Courtney Love Updates Solo Album, Opens Up About Near-Death Experience
Courtney Love has shared an update on her upcoming solo album, stating that it is complete and 'a really good record'. She also spoke about her health struggles in 2019, which almost resulted in her death.
## Update on Solo Album Courtney Love has been working on a new solo album since 2020, following her 2010 release *Nobody's Daughter*. The album was initially teased as a follow-up to her work with Hole, despite Love being the only member involved in the band. In a recent video posted to her Instagram, Love revealed that the album is complete and 'a really good record'. ## Health Struggles and Near-Death Experience Love also shared her experiences with health struggles in 2019, which almost resulted in her death. She explained that her body 'exploded' while she was in England, and she was hospitalized multiple times. Love stated that she lost a significant amount of weight and was told by medical professionals that she was going to die. However, she refused to believe them and instead chose to focus on her recovery. Love's experiences with gaslighting as a child also played a role in her ability to cope with her health struggles. She explained that she would often be told that certain things were not what they seemed, such as being told that the color red was actually blue. Love stated that this had a profound impact on her perception of reality and her ability to trust her own senses. ## Upcoming Album and Collaborations Love has been teasing the release of her new album, which features collaborations with several notable artists, including Michael Stipe, Will Sergeant, and Billie Joe Armstrong. The album is expected to be a significant departure from her previous work, and Love is eager to share it with her fans. In the caption of her Instagram video, Love tagged several guests who contributed to the album, including Butch Walker, Melissa Auf der Maur, and Eg White. Love has also been open about her love for various artists and bands, including Turnstile and Geese, and it appears that she is tapping into a new creative energy for her upcoming release. Overall, Love's update on her solo album and her experiences with health struggles offer a glimpse into her creative process and her determination to push through challenges. As she prepares to share her new music with the world, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of her highly anticipated album.
