Review taken fro the Rhapsodion Site. THanks Spencer ;-)

Found the following info from Billboard Magazine, Vol 114 Issue 4 P.1, P.74, P.75.
Reference:
Taylor, Chuck. (2002, January). Celine's New Day. Billboard, 114, 1,74-75

First of all, it's really an incredible article. You can get an idea what is going to be in the album, what Celine thinks about the album, how Sony is going to promote it, how Celine is going to promote it, and also what Celine thinks about the changes that have happened in her life and in this world.
Chuck Taylor flew all the way to Montreal to interview Celine in her house, and Celine was having a cold. As mentioned earlier, Celine would want this album to be a little shoulder for people to lean on, whenever they need a partner, a helping hand, to cry or to dance. In this album, we'll hear Dion-famous-ballads, such as "Surrender" which is produced by David Foster, a "bombastic, heart-pounding" song with "...utterly volcanic instrumentation" as Chuck Taylor describes.

We can also hear some more relaxed ballads such as the title track which Celine thinks the song is related to the birth of Rene-Charles. But it can also mean other things, and its main meaning is about turning weakness into strength. "Goodbye's the hardest word" is a ballad written by Mutt Lange (if walls could talk)(Shania's husband). This song talks about the death of one's mother. Celine turned down this song when she heard it 3 years ago, but she has changed her mind now being a mother. She admits it was hard for her to sing it, but she has the strength, and it's important not to say something until it's too late. Aside from ballads, there will also be some up-tempo songs. "I'm Alive" is from the same team that came up with TTWII. It's a song that no lyric is needed, the melody alone can already touch the people. "Sorry for love" is another dance-floor song written by few famous Swedish musicians, who have also worked with Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Minogue, Gwen Stefani...etc. And Chuck describes this song as "no parallel in Dion's catelog...an unquestionable single." "Coulda Woulda Shoulda" is also another playful positive song. There will be two remakes, they are "Nature Boy" and "At last". "Nature Boy" is like an un-plugg thing. Celine said this is the piece that she had the most kick-out of in the studio, and she had a really good time doing it. At first, there were only her voice and a piano blending with each other. Later, strings and other instruments were added in the post-production. However, at last they pulled those off to remain the purity and simplicity of the song. "At Last" is a song written and recorded by Glenn Miller in 1941, and other singers such as Etta James covered it later. Amazon.com's clip of Glenn's version and Etta's version Celine sees this song as an opening number for her shows.

There seems to be a variety of music types in this album, and Tommy Mottola (Sony's chairman) says that this album offers a wide range of listening options. It's been known that Celine's French materials often have more variety of or in-depth meanings besides "love of a couple". I'm happy that
base on this article, her upcoming English materials are gonna add that positive instincts too. Celine also revealed in the article that she had a good time recording the album, and she was more relaxed, and there weren't pressure. She feels her voice is in top shape. She said she have never felt more powerful. Some other Sony people who have listened to her new materials say that there's the new confidence in her, and there's the freedom and a new and stronger than ever voice in her. So now there's the music, how is she and Sony gonna promote it? When Rene-Charles was born, I was thinking would Celine slow down when she returns, will she do less promotion, and release albums "just for her own pleasure"? That doesn't seem to be the case. Celine said in the article that it's either she does it all the way, or she doesn't do it at all. Sony is planning a global marketing campaign to support the album.

There will be lots of TV (at least one morning network appearance, some night-time shows appearances, and a TV special), print (TV guide and Redbook covers are confirmed), and online exposure. They just want everyone in the world to know about this album. Celine says that she hopes this album is gonna be as successful as the ones before, and she is not going to give any less in promoting it. Indeed, she will only give more. She will be going to Europe, US, England. And maybe trips to Australia, Japan, South America and other cities in Asia. Celine says this will be her "big return". There is also plan for a huge press conference in New York on the day of the release. She will also make an in-store appearance at a big record store. Sony also says that they will try to deal with the world as evenly as they can, and they will even use new tools when needed. The article shows that Sony is doing everything they can to support this album, trying to make it as big as it can be. So, what about the image? They had a long discussion on how the album cover should look like. Celine didn't want a cover that simply showing her good-fortune, especially during these times when many places around the world are going through a difficult time. Celine has even suggested not to show her face on the cover. Then later after the photo session with Melvin Sokolsky, they've decided to use different angles of Celine's face to show different emotions. (cool!)

How about the first single? Although the title track is very possible to be the first single, but they are still discussing about it and they may change their mind. But it's sure that the first single will likely hit radios around the world in the first week of February. When it comes to radio stations, there's the problem. Nowadays, many Top 40 radios station have lean on more rap or hard rock or R&B type of music style. That's why "Tell Him" single was cancelled in the U.S. Sony will have to convince them, but Sony is very confidence about it. That's because there are us (fans). When there are many people wanting to hear the music, radio stations will have to play it. Jim Ryan, an operation manager of a AC radio station is confident that on Feb 1st, Celine's new record will be in high rotation. Despite of all the high expectation and confidence, what if it turns out to be a flop? This is what Celine says in the article: "I'll do whatever I'll have to do. We'll make a big billboard with my big face on it to get everyone's attention. But
I never expect too much. Let this album find its life. If it's a small life, it's still a quality life. Let's trust the people who have been following me who have liked what I have done. If they want to travel with this one, then let's do it together."

I think I'll just end here. By the way, the article also says that the vegas show will be a 90 minutes set. And Celine says it will be a very visual show with her songs. She'll sing some old favourites, her new songs, and a few surprises. On the article, it mentions something that we (fans) don't really like too much. To deal with differences in different regions, they will release different version of the album to different region. Okay, the article also talks more on the topic of the Sept 11th attack, her appearance at the telethon, how Celine cried when she knew she had to get to New York...etc. Oh yeah, Celine also says that her plan for the next few years is after she finishes her vegas contract, she would want to have another break, and have her second baby at that time. After that, if there's movie for her, she'll be happy to do it. Then she'll be almost 40. This reminds me that Rene once said in around 1998 that his plan (at that time) is to keep Celine's fame and popularity as high in the coming 10 years.

Reference:
Taylor, Chuck. (2002, January). Celine's New Day. Billboard, 114, 1,74-75