Get Lifted - John Legend (1)

John Legend Get Lifted ----------------------------------- Introduction ---------------------- I was introduced to John Legend by listening to a Talib Kweli song Around My Way. When I heard that particular song for the first time I just had to check out the singer featured on it - the vocals are that good. Having since bought John Legends Album, Get Lifted, I have also done a bit of research to find out where he came from. I found that Kanye ...
...make his own album. Get Lifted - My first impressions --------------------------------------------- Having pressed the play button I was immediately immersed by John Legends own breed of Soul/ R&B. It's the kind of album that you can almost drift away to. Legends' voice, in my humble opinion, shares the same level of quality as the likes of D'Angelo, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. This enables his music to touch you in a way that many couldn't. ...

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...signee, he was able to get the then-up-and-coming star Kanye West to work on much of it to help produce a highly successful first release; which it was. 1. "Prelude" (Intro) 2. "Let's Get Lifted" Getting things going; you get a tune which has obvious got Kanye's production added to t, however apart from the great composition, it is a pretty weak one and doesn't have much going for it as Legend sings in a nice way, but doens't do what he aims to with ...
...a relationship. You just can't get any better than this. The mix of Hip Hop, Gospel and R&B is what makes it so good, and well-executed. **Five Stars** 4. "Alright" You have some funky productiuon in this one, and it changes everything up as you feel a strong contrast from pretty much the whole album in this one. On this one he seems like he is in tune with the traits of the modern R&B scene (which 0ften isn't whilst doing the more traditional Soul). ...

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...well as the Album, ' Get Lifted', John Legend is five star, from his voice to the lyrics. I AM ADDICTED TO THIS ALBUM! This album is outstanding and one of my personal favourites, as soon as I heard it I fell in love with it. I never had to skip a track, each song was good and it was as if there was a story he was telling from one track to the other. John Legend's music is a mixture of Jazz, Soul and R n' B, I think he is exceptionally talented ...
...to his piano. 2. Get Lifted - The drums and the piano here are exceptional. It is between fast and slow. I wished this one had come out as a single because the instrumentals are brilliant. 3. Used to Love you - The first single released in the UK, this was a definite hit and very good. About material things that people seek for in a relationship. Thought provoking. 4. Alright - This is the beginning of a story as you would find out, Tracks 4 - ...

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Where do you start reviewing the single most refreshing album of the year? The former gospel singer has produced one of the finest examples of a debut major label album this millenium, and before! Used to Love U is a fantastically uplifting track which sets the tone for the remainder of the album. Ordinary people is a mellow, yet outstandingly truthful track, revealing his approach to love, establishing a moral code for us all. Even if some tracks ...
...Kanye West, which glorifies his player lifestyle, they work because of the frankness and honesty behind them, tracks which provide a discourse marker for the dialogue of the album. Personal favourites are It don't have to change, a song about perennial family values, and the outstanding Stay with You, the epitome of a chillout track which combines his perpetual love with a mellow beat and smooth undertones. All in all a fantastic album which belies ...

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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 ...
...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 ...

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I bought this album last week without knowing much about John Legend. I had only really heard the superb 'Ordinary People' but that was enough to make me decide on my purchase. It's fair to say that the album has not had a rest since as this soulfull collection is totally uplifting and a joy to listen to. I have played it non stop both at home and in the car. As well as a short prelude there are another thirteen tracks which follow and are all of ...
...song's there are a couple in the middle which are slower including the excellent ' Stay with you'. Legend's voice is brilliant and his music on the piano excellent. John Legend has written all the track's to a very high standard and the album features guest appearances from Kanye West, Snoop Dogg and Miri Ben-Ari. The album is on the Kanye West label and Kanye also produces all the tracks. John Legend co-produces. Usually on any album i end up ...

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...on the Piano. You also get a taste of the style of his voice from this short track as well, soulful and meaningful. Track 2: Let's get lifted- In this track, Legend further displays his breathtaking piano skills. He also encourages his listeners to 'get lifted' and he even talks about his plans to 'change the game' on the track. Overall, a nice uplifting track to fully start the album off. Track 3: Used to love you- This is an extremely catchy ...
...album. Track 10: Let's get lifted again- This leads on from the earlier track " Lets get lifted" however, this track has not a lot of vocal lyrics but instead has a uplifting, and relaxing beat and rhythm which does its job in lifting me up. Track 11: So high- This track showcases Legends amazing technique on the Piano and combining it with his vocal talent again, produces a nice but not one of the best tracks on the album. Track 12: Refuge (When ...

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...I don't like. So, go out as soon as you can and buy this and, as the name suggests, get lifted. Trust me, this man is one for the future and I expect him to, one day, adopt a legendary status. Judging by this though, Legend is a legend already. ...

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When I bought John Legends album, I must admit it was mainly because of his hit song "Ordinary People," however I was so surprised to hear the variations within his music. The album contains a few more'up-beat' numbers, along withsome very classy, and original jazzy peaces. His album is beyond what you will expect, and is appealing to all music styles (except rock, rap, and classical music die-hards). If you buy the album, you will find that no matter ...
...always be in a good mood after listening to it, with his clever use of background gospel choirs and appropriateness of when to use the piano. This album is a MUST to anyone with a reasonable appreciation for music, and if you are 50/50 between buying this album or another - you will not be let down with this choice. ...

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I did not know anything about this guy until about a 2 weeks ago when i was flicking through channels and saw gules holland live. John came on and completely blew me away. He is a great singer with a soulful voice and energy that will take you to his world over and over again. He sings original material and its actually good the lyrics make sence and you feel like you understand the emoptions he is trying to put accross. I would have preferred a ...

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