Usher

8701

UPDATED REVIEW! "U got it bad" if you dont own this album!!

Review Score:

(10/10)
Being Usher's 3rd studio release, "8701" is a beautiful mix of uptempo dance tunes and lush ballads. I have been a fan of his since '99 with the hit that made him big, "You Make Me Wanna." When I heard "U Remind Me" I knew he was gonna be big yet again. And how true! All of the songs released landed in the Top 5 spot for at leased a week. The secret? Well, Personally I thnk it's Usher's great mix of Pop and R&B, much like Michael Jackson. Producer extrordinnares Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (the people that make Janet well Janet) come up with a beautiful slow ballad called "Can U Help Me." Usher also teaches us a new move called the "U-Turn" in a song by that title, which is JD-produced and has him kinda "rapping" in it. "U R The One" is so darn catchy you'll have it on repeat. Another great song is the number 1 hit "U Got it Bad." The opening sequence is just beautiful and haunting...with the wind blowing. This song is pure R&B, along with a great guitar solo in the middle. Brilliant. The Neptunes produce a fine-quality song (and that's saying a lot) called "U Don't Have To Call" which I love! It has more of a retro-ish feel to it. Like "U R The One" you'll have this number on repeat as well. Also included is the Hip Hop smash "I Don't Know" featuring one of my fave producers mister P Diddy. Other great songs include the irresisstable "Twork it Out" and "If I Want To." This album is a must have and definatly was the album of the summer. Usher's "8701" recieves an A rating from Eric with this album. Peace out.

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