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2008’s album sales have been anything but great, despite this year’s big releases, like Lil Wayne’s The Carter III. But, as usual, the fourth quarter of the year is filled with some blockbuster gems. We’ve already seen what affect high-profile, old-school rockers like AC/DC (784,000 sold in first week) and Metallica (sold 490,000 in 3 days) had on the fourth-quarter album charts. It doesnt end there, with releases by Beyonce, The Killers, Kanye West, and Britney Spears this winter, we’re in for one hell of a finale for music in 2008.
Here’s a release guide for the fourth quarter most exciting albums.
November 11th
David Archuleta – David Archuleta
Missy Elliot – Block Party
T-Pain – Thr33 Ringz
November 18th
Beyonce – I Am…Sasha Fierce
David Cook – David Cook
Dido – Safe Trip Home
Nickelback – Dark Horse
November 23rd
Guns N Roses – Chinese Democracy
November 25th
Kanye West – 808’s & Heartbreak
The Killers – Day & Age
December 2nd
Britney Spears – Circus
Akon – Freedom
December 9th
50 Cent – Before I Self Destruct
Common – Universal Mind Control
December 16th
Fall Out Boy – Folie A Deux
December 23rd
Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion
Which Fourth Quarter Release are you most excited for? Leave your answer in the comments!
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the killers! can’t wait, hope to be surprised in a good way…
killers & fall out boy. i already have dido’s new album, i’m hoping fall out boy’s isnt a huge disappointment like the last one, and killers should prove to be solid as always.
The Killers and Kanye West; I’m really looking forward to both of them. Of course I might have to make them Christmas gifts as money’s a bit tight right now.
Kanye West, The Killers, and Britney!
Can’t wait!
KANYE WEST!! all the way!
Since I’ve already heard alot of Kanye’s tracks from here (thanks by the way!) I’m most excited to hear what Britney’s bringing this go ’round.
The Killers is defnitely having me super excited. Kanye West too. I’m also waiting on 50’s album
BRITNEY, BITCH!
I’ve always loved her music and “Womanizer” is soooo hot!
I’d like albums from –
Beyonce
Akon
Kanye
The Killers
and Britney
FOB’s tracks have all been fuckn great! cant wait!!
Animal Collective. =D
ANIMAL COLLECTIVE!
killers, kanye and you forgot A CROSS THE UNIVERSE
Dido!!! It’s been five years!! What I’ve heard so far hasn’t wowed me though
808s and heartbreak….
and The Blueprint 3!!!
BRITNEY’S CIRCUS!
animal collective! i loved strawberry jam!
After Kill The Lights, can’t wait for Britney’s new one. Oh and The Killers please.
I’d say Britney’s Circus
Beyonce’s latest. What I wouldn’t give to be Beyonce, if only for one day!
britney’s “circus”!
Is AKON a joke? The Killers, Kanye and Britterz me moi.
c’mon luis, you forgot Jay-Z’s BLUEPRINT III (coming out december 3rd) which is gonna be a classic!!!
Definitely Animal Collective. Their music is just so awesome.
Can’t wait for Animal Collective – great stuff.