We've always come to expect a few twists and turns in the life and times of Sinead O'Connor, but we weren't expecting this latest development.
Some months ago, O'Connor, 47, announced details of The Vishu Room, her 10th studio album, due for release on the 12th of August through Nettwerk Records.
Now, in a last minute change of heart, O'Connor has renamed the album I'm Not Bossy, I'm, the Boss, the title of which is inspired by Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg's Ban Bossy campaign, which has received support, most notably, from Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Victoria Beckham and, now, O'Connor.The cover shot for the record (above) features O'Connor holding a Gretsch Duo Jet and sporting a black- haired wig. Anyone else think she's a ringer for Jessie J?
In a statement posted on sineadoconnor.com, the maverick singer explained her choice of title.
'Originally I had a different title, The Vishnu Room, but a few months back when I saw the phrase 'I'm not bossy, I'm the boss' and became aware of the Ban Bossy campaign, I wished I could re-name the album, since indeed it can be tricky being a female boss and I think Sheryl's campaign is a terribly important one.
'At the stage I became aware of the Ban Bossy campaign it was too late to change the album title because the sleeve was already in print. But last week when the record company received the promo shots, which included the cover shot you now see, they asked could they change the planned cover to the current one, and that allowed me the opportunity of changing the title.'
O'Connor plays Electric Picnic over the weekend from 29th - 31st of August in a performance that is sure to full of surprises.
