Summer Music Preview

As I formulate more interesting topics to talk about, why don't I go through a brief list of LPs and EPs expected to drop from late May to late August? I will obviously be focusing specifically on the albums I'm most excited to hear. Let's get to it!

May 27-
Mariah Carey: "Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse"
This album was originally supposed to be released last year, but it went through numerous delays. Surely, it's to make sure that it meets the Mariah standard of great R&B-pop albums.

Cher Lloyd: "Sorry I'm Late"
Say what you want about her, I think she has the potential to make some pretty great, fizzy pop music now that she's officially put The X-Factor and "Want U Back" behind her.

June 3-
Miranda Lambert: "Platinum"
The word means many things to the current reigning queen of country music, and if lead single "Automatic" is any indication, it will surely become her fifth album to be certified platinum as well.

June 17-
Jennifer Lopez: "A. K. A."
She's released five singles so far ("Live It Up", "Girls", "Same Girl", "I Luh Ya PaPi", and "First Love"), only three make it on to her eighth album, but that will hopefully leave more room for fiery dance-pop and smooth R&B/Hip-Hop.

Lana Del Rey: "Ultraviolence"
She's released two singles from her second major-label full-length, each one presenting a different spin on the core foundation of Sinatra-era jazz-pop with some modern trip-hop influences. Let's see how the rest of the record holds up.

June 23-
Ed Sheeran: "x"
His first album was named "+", so it's kinda clever how he named his second LP after another math operation. His Pharrell-produced lead single "Sing" is enough to make you wonder how his sophomore album will differ from his first.

July 8-
Sia: "1000 Forms of Fear"
Of all the albums to come out in 2014, this is the set I'm the most excited for. Lead single "Chandelier" is AMAZING, and I know that this Australian music maestra won't disappoint.

July 15-
Jason Mraz: "Yes!"
After more than a decade of being in the music biz, Mr. Mraz has proven to have some serious staying power with his low-key singer/songwriter pop. This album should offer another fine addition to his already sturdy catalog.

August ??-
Ariana Grande: TBA
All I know so far is that Ariana Grande is releasing a new album exactly a year after her debut, which was solid, but flawed as well. After hearing "Problem", I am more than excited to see what she has the second time around!

And of course, Owl City has promised to release several EPs throughout the year, and it is more than likely that he will start the chain in the summer of 2014. Question is, what month?? I hope you're all as excited as I am, because I seriously can't wait!