But while he never strayed too far from the periphery, it would be another decade before Dolby would make a full-on return to music and, not surprisingly, his first album in nearly 20 years would have to be more than just a collection of songs.

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She said she's written enough songs to fill an album, but isn't ready to return to the studio just yet.

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However, the re-release of his back catalogue on CD reminded the public of the strength of his work, and 1993's Black Tie, White Noise album saw him return to the spotlight.

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However, he continued to create music and his last album, Love Opus, was considered a return to form when it was released in September this year.

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More than titling his latest album Revival, more even than his return to the label that he'd spent 30-plus years battling, it shows that he's ready to not only stop running away from his legacy, but also embrace it with enthusiasm.

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Madonna's latest album, Confessions on a Dance Floor, released on Monday, marks a return to her disco roots in its musical style.

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Spinning Around, and the forthcoming album Light Years due for release in September, however, seem to show a return to the traditional Kylie sound.

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Acclaimed British blues singer Joe Cocker made his return to the albums chart with Fire It Up, his first new material in almost three years and his 23rd studio album, which ended the week at number 17.

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