Courtney Love Says New Album Is Done — First Full-Length in Over 15 Years
Courtney Love posted a video to Instagram confirming that her long-in-the-works new album is finished. It would be her first full-length release since Hole's 2010 album Nobody's Daughter — a gap of more than 15 years. In the video, Love also addressed one reason the album took so long: a mysterious, near-fatal illness she suffered in 2019. No release date, label, or tracklist has been announced. The news was first reported by Pitchfork.
Album done, release details still unknown
Love says in the video that the new record "is done," but she gave no release timeline. The album has been discussed for years without confirmation that production had wrapped — this is the first time she's stated the recording stage is complete.
No singles, album title, artwork, or accompanying tour/promo plans have been announced.
The 2019 illness
According to Love, part of why the album took so long ties back to a mysterious illness in 2019 that nearly killed her. She did not specify a diagnosis or describe her treatment in the video.
15 years since Nobody's Daughter
Nobody's Daughter, released by Hole in 2010, remains Love's most recent full studio album to date. In the years since, she has focused on standalone singles, live performances, and work in film and writing rather than releasing a complete album.
What we don't know yet
- Release date: not yet announced
- Album title: not yet announced
- Label: not yet announced
- Tracklist or lead single: not yet announced
- Touring plans: not yet announced