Spirit in the Dark (Lindsay Lohan album)

Infobox Album
Name = Spirit in the Dark
Type = Studio
Artist = Lindsay Lohan


Released = November 4, 2008
Recorded = 2007-2008
Genre = Pop, R&B, dance-pop, pop rock, electronica
Length =
Label = Motown
Producer = Akon, Bloodshy & Avant, Danja, Ne-Yo, J.R. Rotem, Stargate, The Neptunes, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Timbaland, Sam Sparro
Reviews =
Last album = "A Little More Personal (Raw)" (2005)
This album = "Spirit in the Dark" (2008)
Misc = Singles
Name = Spirit in the Dark
Type = studio
single 1 = Bossy
single 1 date = May 27, 2008
single 2 = Playground
single 2 date = TBD

"Spirit in the Dark" is the third studio album by American singer Lindsay Lohan. The album will feature songs produced by Akon, Bloodshy & Avant, Ne-Yo, J.R. Rotem, Stargate, Sam Sparro [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a116675/sparro-pens-tunes-for-lindsay-lohan.html] and Pharrell who is featured on the first official single, "Playground".Cite news |last=Kreps |first=Daniel |title=Lindsay Lohan nabs hitmakers for third album |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/06/26/lindsay-lohan-plots-third-album/ |work=Rolling Stone |date=June 26, 2008 |accessdate=2008-06-27]

History

In February 2008, Lohan said that she would like to work with 50 Cent, Kanye West and—again—Timbaland; [cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |author=Staff |coauthors= |title=Lindsay Lohan Wants To Work With Kanye West, 50 Cent; Plus Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Beyonce & More, In "For The Record" |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581099/20080207/lohan_lindsay.jhtml |work=MTV News |publisher=MTV Networks |date=February 7, 2008 |accessdate=2008-06-28 ] later that month, her mother, Dina, said that she was recording the album. [cite news |first=David |last=Caplan |authorlink= |author= |coauthors= |title=Lindsay's Mom: Nude Photos 'Tastefully Done' |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20178833,00.html |work=People |publisher=Time Inc. |date=February 19, 2008 |accessdate=2008-06-28 ] In March, Lohan said that "being in the studio again has been really great [...] It's all coming together",cite news |first=Amy Elisa |last=Keith |authorlink= |author= |coauthors= |title=Lindsay Lohan: 'I'm Back on Track' |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20181997,00.html |work=People |publisher=Time Inc. |date=March 4, 2008 |accessdate=2008-06-28 ] and that the album was being recorded in Los Angeles and New York City (where she was recording the third song).cite news |first=David |last=Caplan |authorlink= |author= |coauthors= |title=Lindsay's New Sound: Kylie Minogue-Meets-Rihanna |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20182866,00.html |work=People |publisher=Time Inc. |date=March 7, 2008 |accessdate=2008-06-28 ]

In May 2008, songwriter Ne-Yo said that he and Stargate had contributed to the album, saying: "I gotta admit, we were like ... "Lindsay Lohan"?' "I mean, I've written for [Beyoncé|Beyonc [é] , Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Celine Dion and ... Lindsay Lohan? But I will say this; we gave her a quality record and she did a ridiculously fabulous job. I was so shocked I had to call her and apologize for what I was thinking because she did so good. I think the world is gonna be surprised." [cite news |first=Gary |last=Graff |authorlink= |author= |coauthors= |title=Ne-Yo Says Lindsay Lohan Track Will 'Surprise' |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003808254 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Company |date=May 27, 2008 |accessdate=2008-06-28 ] The same month, Lohan said that the album would feature collaborations with Akon, Pharrell Williams, the aforementioned Ne-Yo and Snoop Dogg. Radio presenter Ryan Seacrest said he had liked what he had heard of the album, and that Lohan "is taking it very seriously. She's working really hard. She's working with great producers."cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |author=White, Nicholas |coauthors=Helling, Steve |title=Ryan Seacrest: 'I Like What I've Heard' of Lindsay Lohan's New Music |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20199234,00.html |work=People |publisher=Time Inc. |date=May 12, 2008 |accessdate=2008-06-28 ] In June, "Rolling Stone" magazine named Bloodshy & Avant and J.R. Rotem among the album's producers. Christopher "Tricky" Stewart was also confirmed as a producer for two tracks on "Spirit in the Dark". cite web | url=http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080710005432&newsLang=en | title=UOMO Media's Stewart produces and writes songs for Lindsay Lohan's new album | work=Business Wire | date=2008-07-10 | accessdate=2008-07-12 ]

In May, a song written and produced by Ne-Yo and Stargate, "Bossy", was previewed on the internet.cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |author=Laudadio, Marisa |coauthors=Herndon, Jessica |title=Listen to Lindsay Lohan's New Song 'Bossy' |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20198406,00.html |work=People |publisher=Time Inc. |date=May 7, 2008 |accessdate=2008-06-28 ] "Rolling Stone" reported in June that the album's first single is "Playground" (featuring Pharrell). DJ Samantha Ronson reportedly aired new tracks from "Spirit in the Dark" at an exclusive party. [ cite web | url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbiz/latest/2008/07/10/sam-ronson-airs-lindsay-lohan-s-new-music-during-party-89520-20639052/ | title=Sam Ronson airs Lindsay Lohan's new music during party | author=Allison-Forbes, Melissa | work=Daily Mirror | publisher=Trinity Mirror | date=2008-07-10 | accessdate=2008-07-12 ]

According to Ryan Seacrest, Lohan plans to play the album for the first time on his KIIS-FM radio show.

Lohan talked about the album in a live interview with KIIS-FM and said: "I want people to have a lot of fun with it, I want it to be a fun record" she continued, "It's like my dream record...I don't wanna slack off on it...I wanna put my all into it". [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru_969bC93s YouTube] ]

ingles

*On May 27, 2008; "Bossy" was released as a pre-single/Buzz track off the album, but faltered at generating much buzz, however, reviews of the song were positive.No video or promotion will take place for it.

*The first official single is "Playground" [ [http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/06/26/lindsay-lohan-plots-third-album/] ] , no official release date has been announced yet.

Confirmed Tracks

*"Playground (featuring Pharrell)
*"Problem Solver"
*"Bossy"
*"Washing My Hands"
*"Spirit in the Dark"

References