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Nabaza.net-The MarketPlace - Evolver
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List Price: $18.98
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Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0886971374025
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2008-10-28
Studio: Sony
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The album Evolver features superstars Kanye West, Andre 3000 and Estelle.The album's first single 'Green Light' impacted Urban & Rhythm formats August 19th, 2008. John Legend's debut CD Get Lifted & sophomore CD Once John Legend is the winner of five Grammy Awards.
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Summary: what people listening to???? please listen to this cd lyrics
Comment: come on people!! this cd is good just like the 1st and 2nd. i still be listening to this cd because i have kids and my wife only listen to r n b. if you are t pain fans i can see if you dont like this. but im a chill out person who like to ride to smooth music with my family none of those rappers cursing all over the place. man this cd is hot. maybe because he is my favorite singer. im young and listen to this type of music. everysong is hot. i just wish ppl didnt go off last cds because that make ppl rate cds low. this cd is hot!!! ever song. i cant stand usher new cd but this is straight fire.. it will grow on doubtful fans when they listen to it without talking to someone or with fam or spouse. but give it a chance
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Summary: A Disappointing Evolution
Comment: The good news is that all the goods John Legend has to offer are still here, his assured melodic flair, fine piano chops and above all, that raspy tenor he uses to expressive ends. Yes, everything's still in place. It's just repeatedly swallowed up in over-produced techno goo that flattens out Legend's distinctive sound and locks him into stilted grooves. Legend is at his best when he has room to breathe but, except for a few instances, he doesn't get that on "Evolver". It sounds like he's trying for a broader pop audience but what he delivers is mostly generic atrophy and that's unfortunate. Legend has so much more to offer.
Superstar cameos abound on this CD, but except for a fine duet with Brandi they're as dispensible as confetti. Brandi sounds great alongside Legend, her edgy urban coo snuggling up to his rough and tumble tenor with a sly wink. Elsewhere, Andre 3000 and Kanye West force their raps into two of the CD's best cuts, "Green Light" and West's "It's Over", in the process destroying the structure of the songs. Get rid of them and you'd have two tight, smooth R&B grooves. Still, the show is Legend's and unfortunately his spotlight is dimmed by mountains of drumbeats, reverb and synths that drain many of these songs of life. Of course, he has his moments. "Good Morning", "Green Light", "It's Over" and "Take Me Away" harken back to the heydey of 70s and 80s R&B. They're evocative without ever sounding anachronistic and bring out the best in Legend. Elsewhere, the arrangements are devoid of his piano mastering and rely on stunted guitar and that beat-beat-beat. On these cuts he sounds muted, and his churly voice is completey unsuited to the bland sheen. In fact, Legend's voice is his unsung trump card. Distinct and instantly recognizable, that voice can turn almost anything into gold. On "Evolver", it sometimes has to. Sure as his melodic sense can be, Legend never met a lyrical cliche he didn't like, and paying close attention to the words on "Evolver" can be trecherous. Three albums into his career now, his clunky lyrics (on one song he rhymes over, shoulder and October -- yeah right) have become an embarassment. Only two cuts spotlight Legend's piano skills. "This Time" is a rather bland ballad with syprupy synths and "If Your Out There" is one of those generational anthems in the "We Are the World" mode. 'Nuff said about that.
"Evolver" is both a pleasing and infuriating listen: pleasing because Legend still shows why he's a gifted artist, and infuriating because he buries himself in too much pop pretense. Take all the glop away and he's still got the goods. Let's hope next time out, he'll trust his talent more.
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Summary: Grown and Sexy
Comment: John Legend is in a league all his own. Only the grown can appreciate his passion to release what's true to him. That is what mskes this album beautiful. He takes risks and reacheas to the top with this album. I love this album with all the collaborations he takes this album to the next plateau. Love you John Legend. I'm looking forward to seeing you live in concert.
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Summary: John! John! John!
Comment: Usually I am not a big fan of John Legend. I bought his first cd and really didn't care for most of it. I often refer to him as the "lounge singer." His second cd there were a few songs I liked. However, this cd blows me away. I especially love "Green Light" & "Good Morning." Andre 3000's appearance on "Greenlight" was an added bonus!I enjoyed this cd from start to finish. Check Evolver out, you WILL NOT be disappointed!! I especially love when singers are also musicians. That is real talent. Buy this cd.....TODAY!
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Summary: Different album... Love it or Hate It !
Comment: I'm not understanding the reasoning behind the STRONG dislikes against this album at all... maybe because this album is soooo different from his previous ones. Well, in my opinion, the album summed up in one word: EPIC. I loved his 1st, was kinda feelin the 2nd, and ended up being a bit scared about the turnout of this album... WELL, it turned out just fine ! This is really what his second album should've been. It DEFINITELY has a different vibe so BEWARE and it doesn't include many of the monumental emphasized "ballad-singing" Legend usually does but IF you can get over that, the album is pretty damn good. The topics brought up on EVOLVER still have the strong roots of Legend's creativity. The Feel Good tracks include his joints with Kanye West, Estelle, & Brandy and also his solo joints "Everybody Knows," "Good Morning," & "I Love, You Love." The only track that sounds bad is Track 8: "This Time" and one of the extra bonus tracks "Pride (In The Name Of Love)." Other than that, this album is FIYA--- respect J.L. for what he still knows how to do & that's making goood music !
PEACE.
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