"Year Of The Gentlamn" is the third album from the singer-songwriter Ne-Yo who has come out as one of the top players in the R&B game despite coming into it merely two years ago on the release of his debut single, "So Sick". Since then, "In My Own Words" and "Because Of You" went on to have ... Read review
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Advantages: A couple of nice R&B tracks Disadvantages: Little for the males
"Year Of The Gentlamn" is the third album from the singer-songwriter Ne-Yo who has come out as one of the top players in the R&B game despite coming into it merely two years ago on the release of his debut single, "So Sick". Since then, "In My Own Words" and "Because Of You" went on to have him successfully earn himself platinum sales and chart-topping records.
As you can probably tell by the ... ...to R&B with all of the recent influence which it has taken from the world of Hip Hop, and all the collaborations it makes with artists who perform in this genre. Ne-Yo has said to have taken lots of infleunce from the greats of the 1960s with Frank Sinatra, the Ratpack and Sammy Davis Jr all being a part of what Ne-Yo's music has become, however some have dismissed this attempt at orginality as he basically did it in his last two album, but here ... more
"Year Of The Gentlamn" is the third album from the singer-songwriter Ne-Yo who has come out as one of the top players in the R&B game despite coming into it merely two years ago on the release of his debut single, "So Sick". Since then, "In My Own Words" and "Because Of You" went on to have him successfully earn himself platinum sales and chart-topping records.
As you can probably tell by the title, Ne-Yo is changing things here by bringing some class to R&B with all of the recent influence which it has taken from the world of Hip Hop, and all the collaborations it makes with artists who perform in this genre. Ne-Yo has said to have taken lots of infleunce from the greats of the 1960s with Frank Sinatra, the Ratpack and Sammy Davis Jr all being a part of what Ne-Yo's music has become, however some have dismissed this attempt at orginality as he basically did it in his last two album, but here made it much clearer.
1. "Closer"
This was the big first single from the album and a perfect way to kick off the record. The first time I heard this track I was made by it, and thought that due to it unorthodox production, was a 2-Step UK Garage remix at first, it wasn't until I realised that he was changing things up here with some UK-influenced house tunes for this one that it was actually what he originally made it to be.
**Five Stars**
2. "Nobody"
I heard quite a lot of Michael Jackson through this tune as Ne-Yo goes for something with has appeal to just about everyone, no matter what their musical preferences are. This is laso heard by the way lots of little sound effects are made by him through his voices as he fills in the gaps between sections of the song. It is a lively tune which follows on well from the first track.
**Three Stars**
3. "Single"
This track is one which I originally heard as part of the new project in bringing back New Kids On The Block, and the track which Polow Da Don produced, is re-done by Ne-Yo by himself. I have to say that I preferrred the New Kids version to this, but there still a lot to like about this one, and its probably down to the amazing innovation in Polow's beats and how he is anble to surprise you with every little detail.
**Three Stars**
4. "Mad"
The more I hear this one, the more I tend to enjoy it, but overall I don't really like it that much. I was fond of the melodies which Ne-Yo creates with his voice, and he is certainly able to nail the notes at each range. However I wasn't really that keen on the way he delivered the lyrics as it souded rather broken, and this prevents you from relating to the thme of the song, which is rather delicate.
**Two Stars**
5. "Miss Independent"
This is the second single from the album, and managed to gain quite a lot of support from fans. However I didn't really enjoy it as much as others. You can tell that it suits the album as it has him sing about his love for woman who are able to support themselves and don't rely on others to get around in life. I found it too plain to be that special, as opposed to a the other tunes here.
**Three Stars**
6. "Why Does She Stay"
The LA production team, Stereotypes bring a very interesting track as they play aroudn with lots of little sounds in this one to build up to making a full track, I have to say that I was impressed by how well it worked when all combined. With all these spacey sound, Ne-Yo gets emotional as he puts thought into the situation of his relationship, and how much his girlfriend has to put up with, making him want to change if she isn't going to leave.
**Three Stars**
7. "Fade Into The Background"
You get some funky beats with this tune as Sho takes over with the beats. I found that with these foudnations, you were going to have to heard something special from Ne-Yo. I wouldn't say that he didn''t achieve this, but I'd have to say that he was very close to getting where he neede to be. I liked how Ne-Yo painted picture of the scenes in this one for the lisnter, really involving you in the music.
**Three Stars**
8. "So You Can Cry"
You get some changes in Ne-Yo's music as Scyience does the beats here, and with this comes some live instruments, making a change from the Electronica which usually accompanes his voice. I found this transition to be rather forced and really didn't fit in with what Ne-Yo is about, even though it didn't really hinder him in sining a nice song for a woman who has recently split up with her partner.
**Two Stars**
9. "Part Of The List"
You have Ne-Yo going into a nice little number as he talks through all the little things which he misses now he has parted with his girl. I really like the writing of this one, but I am unable to say that I felt the same towards other aspects of it such as the way it is performed and the beats which go along with it.
**Two Stars**
10. "Back To What You Know"
This one is on a similar level to a lot of the other tracks where I can say that I like it, but it doesn't really have a lot going on in it. Ne-Yo talks to a girl in this one about how they shouldn't feel obliged to stay with him when they would truly prefer to go back to the man they knew and loved before.
**Two Stars**
11. "Lie To Me"
This is amongst the best material on this album, and definitely one which I expect to go on to being a future single for him. Shea Taylor seems to really know what she is doing with the beats as she makes it a very dramatic piece, in which Ne-Yo is able to express his annoyance for being lied to by the one he loves.
**Four Stars**
12. "Stop This World"
In the past I've expressed my dislike for ballads in modern R&B albums, and things don't change here as Ne-Yo decides to end this record with one. For a conclusion to the piece, it is really below the standard which I would expect from him, but he obviously had a vision his release to be done in such a way.
**One Star*
I have to say that I expected a lot more from this album than what I received. Ne-Yo is rather repetitive in his direction for the album as he does all of the songs just for the women, but that is the target listner for the album. However I would expect him to at least try to win over male fans of his music. This absence of male-suited tracks means that there is very little for me to enjoy and engage with.
Advantages: couple of really good mind blowing tracks, very catchy lyrics and memorizing songs to match Disadvantages: a few not so good mind blowing tracks that don't stand out as much
...such as Rhianna and Beyonce. Year of the Gentleman is Ne-Yo's 3rd album which was recorded in 2007-2008 the album was then released in September 2008. IT received considerable amount of commercial success and sales and is still doing well in the charts at present. I have been a big fan of ne-yo and his music for as long as I can remember and have bought all of his albums. I think that the year of the gentleman is a nice album as he never lets his ... ...creativity into this album and you can easily tell by his songs and by the album cover and title that he has grown up quite a lot compared to when he first started making music a few years back. He has certainly come along way indeed. Each track on the album is very catchy and different from the rest most stand out vocally, with some great steady beats and good up-tempo and mid tempo lyrics. The first track on the album closer is a nice slow paced ...
jmarlene 20.10.2009
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Advantages: Great album, RnB, different tracks, ballads, dance tracks Disadvantages: None
Ne-yo's singles are really successful so far and he sure picks them well. His cool smooth music style, interesting lyrics, catchy choruses and intervals with the all so great voice and vocals to match all showcase his TALENT!
'Miss Independent' is my favourite track on this album and has to be one of Neyo's best tracks so far!, I suppose it would really appeal to the many self-confessed 'independent women' out there; me included and all those wishing ... ...fantastic and his tone and sound make this song even more interesting than it actually is and watching the video is a must as it does the song justice - Gabrielle Union and Keri Hilson starr in it too so...check it out!
The other great single from this album is 'Closer', I must admit I am not too crazy about this one, it may be partly because it has been overplayed on my favourite radio stations on which it is one of those non-stop hits with its ...
marina321 27.11.2008
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Advantages: Very different to the previous albums Disadvantages: Maybe a few to many love songs
I've been waiting for Ne-Yo's third studio album release since i first heard about it. I got the album as soon as it was released, and i was not disappointed upon listening to it.
I already new the first track on the album "Closer" and i think that it is a great opening song. I would say that this album is the kind of album that grows on you, i've found that i like it a lot more now than i did when i first listened to.
On to the content. The majority ... ...complaining as this is what you expect from someone like Ne-Yo. My favorite songs on the album have to be: Closer, Nobody, Fade Into The Background & Miss Independent, the new single she got her own is also very good.
The album is very original and quite different to Ne-Yo's previous albums, but if you like the other albums you will love this album just as much. I love the use of more live instruments, such as live drums and guitars, as a pose to ...
ppull 04.10.2008
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Advantages: Easy To Listen To Disadvantages: May Not Appeal To All
The Year Of The Gentleman is a beautiful display of Ne-Yo's skills and prowess in the music world. This original album is a must-have for any RnB fan.
Most people will buy an album after hearing some good singles, only to be dismayed by the other songs on the album. Not only does this not happen in 'Year Of The Gentleman' i can honestly say, hand on heart, that any of the other album songs could be released as singles.
The album features the likes ... ...to get you on your feet. And, if you want to chill and relax Ne-Yo also provides with cool true RnB classics. Here is the full track listing: 1. Closer
2. Nobody
3. Single
4. Mad
5. Miss Independent
6. Why Does She Stay
7. Fade Into The Background
8. So You Can Cry
9. Part Of The List
10. Back To What You Know
11. Lie To Me
12. Stop This World
13. What's The Matter
I would totally recommend this album to anybody of any musical taste, ...
zayth 16.11.2008
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Advantages: Great tracks, Better than competitors Disadvantages: Some lyrics are silly/dont make sense
I puchased this album on the day of its release and I haven't been able to stop listening to it since. I like listening to RnB and I found this album a great addition to my CD collection. Most albums I purchase always have a few tracks I dont like but with this album I keep listening to every track beginning to end. Overall the thirteen tracks are well written and any RnB lover will enjoy listening to them. Some of the lyrics in my opinion are a ... ...way its not quite as big as your right" (Part Of The List) but I can still over look that and enjoy listening to the album. I recommend this ablum for all RnB fans. If you like this other artists worth looking into are John Legend, Donell Jones, Alica Keyes, Bobby valentino and Omarion. ...
davidjones1990 30.06.2009
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Advantages: Lots of bangers Disadvantages: A couple of weaker tunes. Very long
Impalas into almost all his raps.
**Five Stars**
9. ?I Hate You?
Rapping in another collaboration (this time with Pinney Woods) this one has him performing a tune where he calms everything down in order to add to the overall range once more, but in this case I felt that it didn?t really come out with anything that is likely to really impress that much as it is rather straight-forward and sounds a bit soft for what he tends to come with in his raps. It doesn?t have much to it, and the first real weak point.
**Two Stars**
10. ?Gentleman?s Affair?
An unexpected collabo in the album comes when The Game is joined by the R&B singer about to drop an album entitled "Year Of The Gentleman", Ne-Yo, and this tune seems to fit in with his angle for the year. As The Game alters his typical ways for a short while, he comes with a nice and calm love ...
Advantages: Highly varied Disadvantages: A couple of tracks weren't as strong as the rest
Stars**
11. "Gentleman's Affair" (feat. Ne-Yo)
An unexpected collabo in the album comes when The Game is jopined by the R&B singer about to drop an album entitled "Year Of The Gentleman", Ne-Yo, and this tune seems to fit in with his angle for the year. As The Game alters his typical ways for a short while, he comes with a nice and calm love song, which would only work with the aid of such an established name for R&B in Ne-Yo.
**Three Stars**
12. "Let Us Live" (feat. Chrisette Michele)
Scott Storch offers the production for this tune and yet again we hear a surprising change in what the producer is aminly known for doing. Aside from this, I thought that Storch really knew what what required to make a hard West Coast banger, and it's engery manged to come through as The Game rapped along to it in a relvant way. I thought that ...
Advantages: Consistant quality Disadvantages: A couple of tracks let it down
could pull this off, and this wouldn't suit any current acts in this genre, as it takes far too much influence from Hip hop, but then again Ne-Yo is attempting to bring these days back with his up-coming "Year Of The Gentleman" LP.
**Four Stars**
"Get Crunk Tonight"
It's not until you look back when you realise how early words emerged, as Joe talks about getting 'Crunk' long before it went mainstream with Lil' Jon's Dirty South sub-genre movement, and I didn't expect to see R&B singers such as Joe and Mary J. Blige getting the word up before the poineer was able to.
I wouldn't say that the high-energy style was recreated in an R&B way here, but he does switch up the meaning by, obviously, making it another way of saying 'sex'. If singers in this genre didn't do this, then you would have nothing but the word in all of their songs ...
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Product details
Title
Year Of The Gentleman
Performer
Ne-Yo
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
Soul
Release Date
15/09/2008
Original Release Year
2008
Label / Distributor
Def Jam / Universal Music
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Format
Performer
EAN
602517749849
Catalogue Number
1774984
Additional notes
Album Notes
'The Year Of The Gentleman' is the third studio album by RnB star Ne-Yo. Following on from his Grammy Award winning album 'Because Of You', Ne-Yo shows off a more mature persona. Referencing the iconic look and style of the 'Rat Pack' makes this album a cut above your average RnB record. Slick and smooth vocals combine with sophisticated beats, highlighting Ne-Yo's extraordinary talent and class. Includes the Stargate produced electro-tinged single 'Closer'.
Titles on disc 1
1.
Closer
2.
Nobody
3.
Single
4.
Mad
5.
Miss Independent
6.
Why Does She Stay
7.
Fade Into The Background
8.
So You Can Cry
9.
Part Of The List
10.
Back To What You Know
11.
Lie To Me
12.
Stop This World
13.
What's The Matter (bonus track)
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