I am not getting the Justin/Prince comparisons... he has always (and
still to me) seemed to aspire to MJ style performance and vocals. His
VMA performance--with floating moonwalk in tow--was just part and
parcel of that to me.
The album has its strong points for me, but primarily because I like
Timbaland's production, even though some of the tracks sound like
rehashed Timbo--What Goes Around Comes Around sounds like Cry Me A
River part two, as does My Love... and one of the slow tracks on there
sounds like Genuwine's Differences. I think Timbo did a much better
job with Nelly Furtado.
Beyonce's album really sucks to me. It sounds like she has given up
singing for shrieking, as though she's confused volume for pitch.
Deja Vu and Ring the Alarm has almost NO melodic content, and a few
listens of the album did nothing for me.
Haven't heard Christina's album, but the single that's out now, sounds
like a 90's new jack swing/sample of James Brown, rather than a real
authentic retro sound. Not feeling it at all. I do think she
actually has some chops and can sing, but hasn't always had the best
material to showcase that.
And yeah, I couldn't believe that was Angie Stone on Fit Club... real sad.
On 9/7/06, Amil Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Yeah, there seems to be some pre-determined hate going on with this
review. I mean, we all know it's Justin Timberlake in the end. He's
not pretending to be the greatest musician or singer by any means.
And personally, out of all the similar artists, I like him best. He
doesnt wear jewelry/bling and over do it - he always looks fairly
down to earth to me. Yeah, I think he's using better musicians to
make himself look better - why wouldnt he? And I do think he's
copying a lot of Prince - but it's hard to tell - Prince's influence
is everywhere! The album title reminds me of a combination of
LoveSexy and Dance/Music/Sex/Romance. But I'm not mad at that, either.
I havent heard the Beyonce album yet. Anyone? Any thoughts?
Now, the Christina Aguilera album sounds factory-made to me. It's
good - but its so so polished, and her vocals sound way to perfect
and slick to me. Nothing on it sounds natural to my ears - it all
sounds too planned and worked out. Not sure about the songs yet
(havent listened much) - but upon 1 or 2 listens, it's not
immediately catchy.
This is supposed to be the big surge for the music industry right now
- JT, Beyonce, Christina, Janet - not that exciting in reality. Can't
wait for the new D'Angelo album next year!! :-) - he's on J Records
now (Clive Davis's label).
Speaking of which... anyone see Angie Stone on Celebrity Fit Club
(VH1)?? Humiliating TV.
Amil
<Moderator: And 3 Maxwell albums coming out!!!
http://www.myspace.com/maxwell -Derek>
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