Although quite old now, Seven Seconds is still a very powerful soul record, sung by the relatively unknown N'dour and of course Ms Cherry herself.
But for me its N'dour that carries the music with the kind of aethetic desire & mystic Turkish charm which melds into the pace & delivery of ... Read review
Advantages: Very moving, personal, vivid, intense Disadvantages: can invoke all sorts of emotions - good or otherwise
Although quite old now, Seven Seconds is still a very powerful soul record, sung by the relatively unknown N'dour and of course Ms Cherry herself.
But for me its N'dour that carries the music with the kind of aethetic desire & mystic Turkish charm which melds into the pace & delivery of the rhythm.
Cherry adds a little feminine charm but done with a certain mature manache that envelopes N'dour's delivery: it's as if ... ...the listener; and for me Seven Seconds will always remind me February 21st 1998. As someone once said, a particular song (love songs usually) will always have strong affections & emotions for one person in their hearts; and this song is no exception.
The big problem with ballads such as this is that they either raise the heart when things are going well for someone; or conversely act as a reminder for past memories either good or bad. ... more
Although quite old now, Seven Seconds is still a very powerful soul record, sung by the relatively unknown N'dour and of course Ms Cherry herself.
But for me its N'dour that carries the music with the kind of aethetic desire & mystic Turkish charm which melds into the pace & delivery of the rhythm.
Cherry adds a little feminine charm but done with a certain mature manache that envelopes N'dour's delivery: it's as if the two are lovers serenading each other's devotion & hopes.
Like most ballads each song seems to hold something special to the listener; and for me Seven Seconds will always remind me February 21st 1998. As someone once said, a particular song (love songs usually) will always have strong affections & emotions for one person in their hearts; and this song is no exception.
The big problem with ballads such as this is that they either raise the heart when things are going well for someone; or conversely act as a reminder for past memories either good or bad. That's why some songs are so difficult to listen too if you don't want to be reminded of the bad times.
Seven Seconds is a very good ballad which offers hope to all but is sung in such a way that you cannot help but shed a tear for a particularly painful moment in one's history and being aware that the song was playing in the background while all the turmoil was unfolding.
Recommended - if you're willpower & memories can stand it!
Advantages: A danceable collection Disadvantages: One really naff track
. It then becomes a duet, with Anthony singing one line and J-Lo the other before speeding up and becoming a very salsa oriented song. If you haven’t heard the voice of Marc Anthony, his voice is very similar to that of YoussouN'Dour who sang with NenehCherry on SevenSeconds.
Rating 7/10
FAVOURITE TRACK: I’m gonna be alright
My overall impression of this album is great apart from the one weak track – Alive. J-Lo hasn’t got the strongest of voices, which is evident on a lot of her offerings, but this album, with all the different beats can cleverly disguise this fact throughout most of the songs. This is a great album to put on whilst doing housework to sing along to.
It’s interesting to note that Jennifer’s songs are mainly about the man in her life at the time. When these songs were ...
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