Apparently because the Sony execs couldn't hear a single on it. Other possibilities include the work being too different to her previous output, or maybe it just doesn't fit into the corporate vision of what music should be (like kids' yogurts - bland with 'no bits').

But you can hear this album through the wonder of the Internet. Please bear in mind that Sony could possibly sue you for reading the next paragraph. They could certainly sue me and heaven knows who else. And if you choose to follow the link, well it's your responsibility. I'm telling you to restrain your curiosity and ignore it...