DJ Shadow Reveals Details On 'The Outsider'

According to weather bug, Friday is suppose to be a bit rainy in London. But if you need something to get you through the day, take an extended lunch and visit Island Records offices in London at 3:30pm. Writing in his online journal yeterday, DJ Shadow encouraged fans to join him as he presents his forthcoming album, 'The Outsider' to his label. Whether fans will actually be allowed to sit in on this meeting, I doubt it. But he has revealed additional details regarding this release stating:

"There's been a lot of speculation as to the vibe of the new album. Some have predicted that the whole album is in the hyphy vein like "3 Freaks". To those people I say: RELAX YOUR BACK, YOU'VE ONLY HEARD ONE SONG. The album is very diverse, and reflects the fact that I don't fit comfortably in any one genre. My critics see that as a problem, but I don't...it's simply the way things are. I've never really fit into any one clique. That's why the album is called The Outsider. "In some ways it's a risky record. It's going to turn some people off. And I think I'll lose some fans. On the other hand, I know I'll gain some new ones. That's a fair trade in my mind. Besides I can't see playing it safe at this point in my life."

"There's songs with samples and songs with no samples. There's very dark stuff and very light stuff. Fast and slow. Simple and complicated. And there's songs on this album that I think blow away almost anything else I've ever done, so...we'll see. I think song for song it's the best album I've ever made. One thing's for sure...it's going to make it very difficult for people to imitate my sound."

While these are only words, it definitely looks like DJ Shadow has another fresh release up his sleeve. And if anyone does end being able to visit the office, feel free to write and let us know how it sounds.