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Average User Rating: 80% (11 Reviews) | |
| 5 / 5 | Refreshing and progressive
Mr. Neal Cook "nealy222" (Eglinton, Northern Ireland) - 28 December 2007 I have to say first off that I nearly didn't buy this album after I read the reviews on amazon.com (I bought the american import). The main reason I am putting a review on is because I think they were way off track, although its only my opinion. The reviews were critical of an album cover of Jordin with too much clothing and the content of the album being rushed, weak material. Many were critical of the lack of power vocals and higher octave notes. It put me right off. I still bought the album and am glad I did. Jordin's debut album is fresh and in many ways brings something new to the market. I think the reviews I read were written by people who mistake power notes for a balanced vocal ability to move effortlessly through a diverse vocal range. There is character in her singing and emotion, and there are plenty of notes at the top of her range. Additionally, they are not there for effect but as part of a crafted vocal arrangement. The album starts off with Tattoo - this is probably the weakest song for me, although it is contemporary. It just brings nothing new. I still like it. Easy listening. One Step At A Time is an upbeat track which is catchy and energetic, I love the arrangement and Jordin has a strong vocal presence. No Air is my favourite. I love this ballad, its unique and well written and produced. Jordin and Chris sing beautifully together, there is great synergy in the song that makes you believe and feel every part of it. Freeze is a quite different track, upbeat and with strong vocals. Its not something I expected on the album, but its well placed and suited to Jordin. I also love Permanent Monday, which has a very strong writer and producer behind it. Its a powerful and emotive track. All in all, this is a great debut album doing what a debut should - showing diversity while bringing something new. There is nothing rushed about it and it represents the material you would expect for someone of Jordin's age. The material is great and the maturity in music will come as she develops her amazing vocal talent. I am disappointed that the other reviews I read were so negative, there is a lot to be proud of on this album. ... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | Fresh, fairly innovative and definitely diverse!
Sam "kingathon" (UK) - 30 June 2008 This album is such a good buy, because of the mixture of songs on it, but at the same time has a mainstream vibe running through every one-the songs on the album are extremely well written and produced and it seems to me that time and money have been thrown at this album and with the talented Jordin Sparks at the helm it has been an utter success: 1.Tattoo-Catchy and definitely mainstream pop; not the best song on the album, but it is a great opener. 9/10 2.One Step At A Time-Has an R&B flavour to it and a great beat. 8/10 3.No Air-An ansolutely fantastic song-I'm no fan of duets, but this is outstanding vocally and lyrically. 10/10 4.Freeze-This song adds yet another dimension to the albuma kinda electronified ballad; its hard to describe, but its a great song. 9/10 5.Shy Boy-This has definitely crossed into R&B and the result is a classy song, which is another welcome change from what has preceeded. 8/10 6.Now You Tell Me-One of my favourites; a classy, poppy ballad. 10/10 7.Next To You-This sounds like it could've been sung by JoJo; this is good, but weaker than many of the other songs. 7/10 8.Just For The Record-I absolutely love this ballad and it is soooo catchy! 10/10 9.Permanent Monday-A brilliant song, which begins low and subtle and the chorus transforms it into a powerful and rocky ballad. 10/10 10.Young And In Love-Another change in direction back to the electronica style track. My only qualm with this track is that it could be anyone singing and doesn't really sound like Jordin all that much... 8/10 11.See My Side-A strange and different song; not my favourite. 7/10 12.God Loves Ugly-A bit of a soppy ending to the album. 6/10 13.As cheesy, totally generic songs go I absolutely love this one. There is something really great about it. 10/10... Read Full Review » |
| 4 / 5 | Sparks smolders
Amanda Richards "Hotpurplekoolaid" (ECD, Guyana) - 23 March 2008 ... and by "smolders" I mean that she glows and is smokin' hot, but thanks to some damp material she falls just short of igniting the fiery album I was expecting. Pretty, bubbly, young, a great performer and with an amazing voice, Jordin Sparks nails some winners in this album, which already has three hits under its belt: 1. This is My Now - the song she sang to take the American Idol title from Blake Lewis (Granted, he was at a disadvantage due to not being able to change up the song to better suit his style) 2. Tattoo - Definitely mainstream pop, a catchy song geared towards radio and television saturation. (I still like it) Co-written by Sparks. 3. No Air - Hot, hot song with hottie Chris Brown (need I say more?) Other songs to look out for: One Step at a Time - An upbeat, funky song, well suited to her voice Now You Tell Me - An ideal pop song for an Idol graduate Next to You - Mid tempo song carried by the chorus Just For the Record - Another mainstream pop song Not that hot: "Freeze" - Self-explanatory. She sings well, but it's not a really good song. Co-written by Sparks "Shy Boy", "See My Side", "God Loves Ugly" - Monotonous "Permanent Monday", "Young and In Love" -Unmemorable This debut album proves that Sparks has the voice to soar to greater heights, but she needs some edgier material to push her above the rest of the mainstream crowd. Amanda Richards... Read Full Review » |
| 4 / 5 | Beautiful! Give it a try.
Mrs. Janis Ashton - 22 May 2008 Don't be afraid to buy this debut album, it definately won't disapoint. Lovely melodys with beautiful lyrics that compliments Jordin's angelic voice. It is a nice mix of R n B and pop. A real breath of fresh air! |
| 5 / 5 | Amazing Album
C. Jones "CJ" (Tipton, West Midlands) - 3 June 2008 Bought this album purely on 'Tattoo', but got to say that the whole album is great. Not a duff song in there at all. Go buy it...... |
RRP
£17.99
Release Date
14 April 2008
Price Range
£6.99 - £12.43