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02-07-2025
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Lorde Fans Say ‘Virgin' CD Doesn't Work in Most Players
Lorde's new album Virgin has sparked a wave of frustration among fans — but not because of the music. The singer's crystal-clear CD release, promoted for its recyclable design and sleek aesthetic, is reportedly not functioning in many CD players, according to fans across social media. More from Billboard Cold Chisel Announce 'Big Five-0' Live Album to Celebrate 50-Year Legacy Barbra Streisand Says Collab With Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande 'Felt Inevitable' From 'Plaza de Toros' to The Charts: Alejandro Fernández Locks 13th No. 1, 'It's Something Very Special' TikTok users have shared multiple videos attempting to play the translucent CD, only to be met with errors or silence. 'Seems like they didn't account for this,' one fan wrote. 'My new Lorde transparent CD doesn't work in this stereo! Seems like older models with older sensors won't play it. pretty disappointing, I know it was for an aesthetic, but at least press it on normal CDs.' Lorde's website lists only one CD version — the clear, recyclable edition — which is currently sold out. Multiple vinyl variants of Virgin are also available, but for CD collectors, there's currently no other option. Fans on Reddit echoed the same issue, with one user writing, 'Tried to put the disc into my car CD player and it didn't register at all. I tested another CD and it worked, so it's definitely the disc.' In an attempt to understand the problem, one TikTok creator hypothesized that the clear CD's lack of a printed label layer may be confusing older optical sensors, which typically rely on reflections and light patterns to read discs. So far, Lorde's team has not publicly addressed the issue. The physical design choice — while artistically striking — has left fans calling for a more traditional CD pressing, especially for an album expected to have a long-lasting legacy. Virgin arrived on June 27 and marked Lorde's return with a new, ambient-influenced sonic direction. On June 30, Lorde shared the album artwork and a breakdown of the album's creation on Instagram, offering insight into the process behind the 11-track record. She revealed that 'David' was the first song she started and one of the last she finished, while 'Clearblue' was the last track she began. The most difficult song to complete was 'Favourite Daughter.' 'Hardest song was FD, to write, to produce, to sing,' Lorde shared. 'Kicked my a–.' Recently, she teased unreleased B-sides and hinted at a deluxe edition in the future, which could offer an opportunity to course-correct with a more playable CD format. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Cold Chisel Announce ‘Big Five-0' Live Album to Celebrate 50-Year Legacy
Australian rock icons Cold Chisel are marking their 50th anniversary with the release of a new live album, vinyl set and documentary film capturing their sold-out 'Big Five-0' tour across Australia and New Zealand. The band, which played to more than 250,000 fans between late 2024 and early 2025, will release The Big Five-0 Live on Aug. 8 through Universal Music Australia. The 27-track album was recorded at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Nov. 23, 2024 — a scorching 37-degree night that frontman Jimmy Barnes described as producing 'a blistering and joyous performance.' More from Billboard Foo Fighters Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Debut Album With Emotional New Track 'Today's Song' At First, Kapo 'Didn't Dare' to Release Afrobeat Music, But Then He Leaned Into 'What Truly Made Me Feel Most Unique' Quavo 'Ready to Bring It Home' to Perform at The Players Party Ahead of 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta 'Every show on our 'Big Five-0 Tour' had something special, but Melbourne really brought out something unforgettable in us,' Barnes said in a statement. 'The crowd nearly drowned us out, they sang so loud and proud. It was a show we will never forget.' The CD and vinyl editions will feature 24 songs from the show plus three bonus tracks: 'Plaza,' 'Mr Crown Prosecutor' and 'Wild Colonial Boy.' Fans will have the option of classic black vinyl, a red-and-black splatter vinyl exclusive to JB Hi-Fi, and a limited-edition picture disc through the band's official merch store. Also arriving Aug. 8 is a 90-minute DVD documentary offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the tour and Cold Chisel's five-decade run. Directed by Andrew Lord and produced by Paul Clarke, the film features interviews with all five band members, rare archival photos, backstage moments, and 10 additional live tracks. 'At 50 years old, Cold Chisel are on fire in this film,' said Clarke. 'I've never seen audiences punching the air one moment and openly sobbing the next.' The band's 50th anniversary was not just a nostalgic milestone — it proved Cold Chisel's enduring popularity and multi-generational appeal. The tour's ticket sales spanned major cities including Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Auckland, drawing longtime fans as well as younger generations discovering the band for the first time. The Big Five-0 Live is expected to include career-spanning setlists featuring hits like 'Khe Sanh,' 'Flame Trees,' 'Cheap Wine,' and 'Bow River.' Cold Chisel formed in Adelaide in 1973 and rose to prominence with their 1980s-era albums East, Circus Animals, and Twentieth Century. With Jimmy Barnes' unmistakable vocals and Don Walker's acclaimed songwriting, the band became one of Australia's most iconic and influential rock groups. Pre-orders for The Big Five-0 Live are available now through Cold Chisel's official site and Universal Music Australia. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
