This is John Legends debut album. yet it his not his first installment into the industry, as he has featured and done the bv's on many tracks including Alicia Keys 'You don't know my name', jay Z's 'Encore' and Slum village 'Selfish' to name a few. On this album john collaborates with urban allstars like 'Snoop' and 'Kanye'.
This album is a good mellow album, but it also has a lot of songs that make you think, like 'Ordinary people'. John legends tracks each tell a meaningful story some about relationships but also a few about life in general. The lyrics are very strong and well thought about and even on paper the lyrical content is fantastic. if that wasn't enough he then delivers this great words with a strong very trained soulful voice, his gospel roots are truly reflected throughout this whole album. Including songs like 'Used to Love you' which was his first single to be released from the album. This song is a great unexpected mid tempo track; the accompanying video also compliments the single very well. The best song on the album in my opinion is Refuge (When It's Cold outside)' this is a very conscious track with phenomenal harmonies. It's an easy listening tracks but also has a very strong message behind it. Everyone needs to listen to this track. John has somehow managed to diffuse hip hop, gospel, soul and R'n'B together successfully. Not many artists are able to accomplish that. This man can do no wrong, this album is a masterpiece.
John has also worked with our own home grown 'Estelle', I'm sure that 2006 will be his year.
I can't wait for his sophomore album!
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I love this album! I've listened to it 40 times on my ipod! A nice start, but in order to get the higher ratings you need to go into more detail about prices, the best songs on the album, lyrics etc. If you need any help let me know xx
killiefan 30.12.2005 10:42
You need to add some more to your review like telling us about some of your favourite songs of the album, how much it costs etc. I have reviewed this CD as well and love it. Scott
Like a fresh breeze in the sometimes-arid landscape that can be R n B, this album amply ... more
illustrates that John Legend is up to being mentioned in the same breath as Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, by way of R. Kelly and Jay-Z. Direct comparisons are redu...
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Like a fresh breeze in the sometimes-arid landscape that can be R n B, this album amply ... more
illustrates that John Legend is up to being mentioned in the same breath as Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, by way of R. Kelly and Jay-Z. Direct comparisons are redu...
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