Evolver (+DVD) - John Legend

Advantages: Brilliant new talent, potential to go a long way in the industry. Refreshing & Uplifting!!!
Disadvantages: None yet

...When i first heard this album i was blown away and i've been listening to it ever since. "Get Lifted" John Legend's debut album is an imaginative and outstanding fusion of funky hip-hop beats and old-school gospel with catchy little tunes which you'll be singing or humming everywhere you go. This quite well experienced soul singer has appeared on Kayne West's album "College Dropout" in a few of the best tracks on that album. Kayne can spot raw talent and he's done a good job singing Legend on as he has definetely got a future going for him if he continues to produce refreshing and funky tunes that he has on "Get Lifted". This multi talented singer/song writer has not gone unnoticed as major artists like Snoop Dogg feature on the album along with kayne his executive producer. Check out "Used to love you" and "i can change... Read review

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Advantages: A great easy-listening album where every song sounds a classic
Disadvantages: Could this follow on from the success of the first album?

...This is the follow up to the extremely successful album 'Get Lifted', and many people were wondering if John Legend could produce something even nearly as good as his first album. Well he's done even better. The album is full of retro music with a fresh modern beat, all embelished by his amazing vocal abililty and song-writing capabilities. The album begins with 'Save Room', the first single and it sets you up for a great album. It has a classic feel with an RnB twist, which has worked for him in the past with songs like 'Number 1' and 'I Used To Love You'. His vocal range is really outstanding in this song and the lyrics really paint a picture. Other stand-out tracks are 'Heaven', 'Again' and 'Where Did My Baby Go?'. Heaven is the second single and uses an old sample to give this song a new dimension because Legend isn... Read review

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Advantages: Melodic, cool, soulful and deep
Disadvantages: Absolutely none

...track which combines his perpetual love with a mellow beat and smooth undertones. All in all a fantastic album which belies Legend's relative inexperience. A real star for the future.... Read review

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