12 November Albums You Need To Know About

By JC Villamere. 4 Nov 2021 12:37 PM

There’s a chill in the air, but you can keep that frost warning at bay with a slew of hot new releases this month. Metaphorically. You should still bring in your plants. But don’t worry about your ears. Actually, do. Extremities are the most susceptible to frostbite. Anyway, these new records are hot, so get involved.

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Polar, Universal

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Adele
Columbia
The widely adored, 15-time Grammy winner is one of the biggest-selling music artists. So what could be bigger than her new record, '30', out on November 19? How about a TV special featuring performances and (and!) an exclusive interview by Oprah? Adele + Oprah. Stop it! We're so excited we can't breathe! Global will present "Adele One Night Only", the two-hour prime-time special welcoming back the superstar. It airs on Sunday, November 14.
Abba
Polar, Universal
After a 40-year hiatus, one of the most successful pop groups of all time is back together with a revolutionary new digital concert. Yes, digital versions of Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid have been created by an 850-strong team from Industrial Light & Magic, the company founded by George Lucas. The digital group will perform live with a 10-piece band in a specially built London arena, starting on May 27. Their new studio album, 'The Visitors', includes two new songs: "I Still Have Faith In You" and "Don't Shut Me Down". Both tracks will be featured in the concert, along with hecka vintage Abba gold. 'The Visitors' is out on November 5.
Diana Ross
Decca
"This collection of songs is my gift to you with appreciation and love," Ross said in a statement about her new album, 'Thank You'. "I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to record this glorious music at this time." The lead single, "Thank You", was recorded in her home studio and released in June. The new album is out on November 5.
Radiohead
XL Recordings
'Kid A Mnesia' is a triple-album compilation designed to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the band's 'Kid A' and 'Amnesiac' records. This new release is out on November 5 and includes both albums, plus a newly compiled third disc. Titled "Kid Amnesiae", the third disc contains unreleased material from the 'Kid A' and 'Amnesiac' sessions.
Jason Aldean
Broken Bow
This country superstar has big plans, and his new record is just the beginning! 'Macon', out November 12, features his recent single with Carrie Underwood, "If I Didn't Love You", plus 10 new tracks and five live tracks. Next up is 'Georgia', promised for April. It will contain 10 more new songs and five live cuts. A triple-disc vinyl set with all 30 tracks is also due out in the spring.
Silk Sonic
Atlantic/Aftermath
The duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak will release their debut on Novemver 12. 'An Evening with Silk Sonic' features their #1 smash hit "Leave The Door Open", their latest single "Skate", plus an appearance from the legendary Bootsy Collins.
Snoop Dogg
Def Jam
'The Algorithm', out November 12, features Ice Cube, E-40 and Too Short, among others. "There's so much talent on this record, so many styles of music, it breaks the algorithm," Snoop said in a statement. "Right now, the algorithm is telling us you have to rap this way, you have to sound this way, but they're not telling you how it's supposed to feel. My algorithm is going to give you a feeling, not a sound." The ubiquitous culture dominator's new single, "Big Subwoofer", was released on his 50th birthday, October 20.
Taylor Swift
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Here's the global superstar's latest step in her effort to reclaim her back catalogue. The re-recording of her 2012 album 'Red' is called 'Red (Taylor's Version)', and it's out November 12. The Grammy-nominated record marked the beginning of her transition from country to pop. This is her second full-length re-release, following 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)', which dropped in April.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
Warner 
Fourteen years after their critically acclaimed collab, ‘Raising Sand’, the Zeppelin frontman and the Grammy-winning bluegrass star have reunited. Their second album, out November 19, is ‘Raise The Roof’. The album contains versions of songs made famous by Merle Haggard, Allen Toussaint, the Everly Brothers, Bert Jansch and more, plus a new original song by Plant and Burnett called “High And Lonesome”. ‘Raise The Roof’ also features a cover of the Lucinda Williams song “Can’t Let Go”, with Williams herself on backing vocals.
Rufus Wainwright
BMG, Modern
On November 27, the Canadian troubadour will release a live album recorded in 2017 called ‘Rufus Wainwright and Amsterdam Sinfonietta Live’. “These were some of the most challenging and most fulfilling shows I have done in my life,” Wainwright said in a statement. “Never have I sung so many songs from such different styles and worlds of music, from French baroque to classical arias to contemporary music. ”The release follows his record ‘Unfollow the Rules’, which came out this summer.
Rod Stewart
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He’s on a songwriting kick. ‘The Tears of Hercules’ is Sir Rod’s fourth album of original songs since 2013. “I’ve never said this before about any previous efforts, but I believe this is by far my best album in many a year,” he wrote in the album’s sleeve notes. The rocker’s 31st album is out on November 12 and includes the song “Touchline", which he dedicated to his father.
Little Mix
Columbia
It's their 10th anniversary! While you were quietly going about your business, this British group sold over 50 million records and racked up over three billion YouTube views. "We can't believe it has been 10 years," Perrie Edwards said in a statement. "Time has flown, and when you look back, we have done so much that we're super proud of." (And they shan't be overshadowed by the controversy surrounding former member Jesy Nelson's new single and alleged blackfishing.) After all, the "X-Factor" alumni have a greatest hits compilation to celebrate! The standard edition of 'Between Us' has 22 tracks and four new songs. The deluxe editions include a fifth new track. They're out on November 12.

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