Advantages: Guest appereances, Usher Disadvantages: Some tracks are out of level.
Usher is very talented as an artist to take the road quickly traveled. And as a modern R&B legend, it is unfortunate that Usher did not spend more time surveying the lyrical and sonic ground that "Here IStand" stands upon. Even in this era of calculated marketing, such missteps are striking, not only because he is R&B royalty, but because the material does his vocals an injustice, by placing them on a plot of sinking sand. But whatever.
Like Barry White, Jodeci, and R. Kelly before him, R&B superstar Usher is the master of music.
Usher's biggest hit (2004) of his career thus far, "Yeah!" The single hit makes 9 million sales and making "Confessions" Usher's best selling album to date.
Till then, Usher has been involved in projects largely outside music, mainly acting both on stage and on the big screen. Apart from appearances ...
Advantages: Great music and lyrics, vocals Disadvantages: Nothing
**Introduction**
Following the release of his previous album Confessions Usher Raymond has got married and also become a father. Now aged 29 he releases his fifth studio album and one of the most anticipated album releases of the 21st century so far. This album charts the time between Confessions and brings you right up to The present day.
Album production comes from some stellar names as you would expect as Usher produces along with longtime contributor Jermaine Dupri and also from new partnerships with producers like Will I am, Polow Da Don and Bryan Michael Cox who worked with Usher on Confessions Pt2.
**Here IStand**
1.) Intro
This is a short introduction to the album and opens with an orchestra and then a pounding drum which stops and then a classical piano comes in with Usher's voice sounding so emotive as he sings ...
Advantages: Everybody can listen it and relate. Disadvantages: non
After a long break since his last album Usher decides to spend quality time on his new album titled "Here IStand". This is a great album by Usher, it is a very good album to play on a long distance drive or even while travelling.
It includes songs such as "Moving Mountains" written by artist and song writter The Dream who also wrote smash hit singles such as "Bed" by J.holiday and "Umbrella" by Rihanna. It also includes his smash hit single love in this club and the remix featuring Beyonce herself and the latest rap "guru" himself lil wayne. Producers such as Jermaine Dupri and Will.i.am also took part in the production of songs in the album. This is a great album and every track is worth every second. ...
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Product details
Title
I Stand
Performer
Idina Menzel
Genre
Rock & Pop
Release Date
13/10/2008
Original Release Year
2008
Label / Distributor
Warner Bros. / Cinram Logistics
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Format
Performer
EAN
93624982159
Catalogue Number
9362498215
Additional notes
Album Notes
After starring in Broadway musicals such as 'Rent' and 'Wicked', American singer/songwriter Idina Menzel releases 'I Stand', her third studio album. Menzel drafted in such luminaries as Glen Ballard (who produced Alanis Morrissette's monster-selling 'Jagged Little Pill'), and appears as co-writer on all but one of the ten tracks on the album proper. Veering from straight ahead rock to lighter, musical-influenced offerings, 'I Stand' is a varied and intriguing record from a technically excellent and experienced artiste.
Titles on disc 1
1.
I Stand
2.
Better To Have Loved
3.
Brave
4.
Gorgeous
5.
Where Do I Begin
6.
Don't Let Me Down
7.
I Feel Everything
8.
Forever
9.
My Own Worst Enemy
10.
Perfume And Promises
11.
Defying Gravity (bonus track)
12.
God Give Me Strength (bonus track)
13.
Brave (UK mix/bonus track)
14.
Gorgeous (Craig C master mix/bonus track)
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02/09/2008
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