My brief review of NEW music
Yesterday I went to the music store and managed to cop three new albums that came out this week . . I think that's the most CD's I have ever bought in one day . . anyways, I will give my views of the CD's as of now (although my views may change as some albums have to GROW on me at times) . . .
Ciara's The Evolution
I have read many good things online about this LP and I must say that they were right . . I listened while on the treadmill this morning and I am really feeling this album. She has really evolved which doesn't shock me, considering every up and coming producer WANTS to work with her right about now in my opinion. I'm especially fond of "That's Right" with Lil Jon which is a club banger and made me tread a lil harder on the treadmill. I also like "Like A Boy" where she banters on about the things guys do and if girls can only be like boys when it comes to the cheating and what not. I think it's cute for her. Also, her pictures in the album booklet are AMAZING! She has TRULY evolved.
Dreamgirls Soundtrack
AS IF I wasn't anticipating this movie ENOUGH (as I'm sure every other person is also) this soundtrack has made me WANT MORE! I must say, Jennifer Hudson is AWESOME on this album. I got goosebumps as I listened to "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." I am not shocked though, as she was a favorite for me when she was on American Idol. She also belts out "I Am Changing" which comes from her SOUL! If this soundtrack is ANY indication of what her performance in the movie will be like, then I guess Beyonce DOES need to watch out as Jennifer may just be the one to get the Oscar! I hope she gets a Grammy for one of her songs too. She TRULY shines!
Gwen Stefani's The Sweet Escape
I really do like Gwen because she dares to be different. The whole new look and to take a sample of "The Sound of Music" and make it into a club banger--who would have thought! Overall, her album is great in my opinion, as I expected. She works with the Neptunes throughout the album and of course, the beats are awesome. I never did find her VOCALLY talented in comparison to other artists and although many of her songs seem to be enhanced or changed by computers, they make me want to shake my ass! I'm particularly feeling "The Sweet Escape" and "Orange Country Girl." I just love how she changes things up and breaks the mold. Go Gwen! Oh and "Yummy" stands out to me also. I TRULY believe it will be a single.
Until next time . . .
Ciara's The Evolution
I have read many good things online about this LP and I must say that they were right . . I listened while on the treadmill this morning and I am really feeling this album. She has really evolved which doesn't shock me, considering every up and coming producer WANTS to work with her right about now in my opinion. I'm especially fond of "That's Right" with Lil Jon which is a club banger and made me tread a lil harder on the treadmill. I also like "Like A Boy" where she banters on about the things guys do and if girls can only be like boys when it comes to the cheating and what not. I think it's cute for her. Also, her pictures in the album booklet are AMAZING! She has TRULY evolved.
Dreamgirls Soundtrack
AS IF I wasn't anticipating this movie ENOUGH (as I'm sure every other person is also) this soundtrack has made me WANT MORE! I must say, Jennifer Hudson is AWESOME on this album. I got goosebumps as I listened to "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." I am not shocked though, as she was a favorite for me when she was on American Idol. She also belts out "I Am Changing" which comes from her SOUL! If this soundtrack is ANY indication of what her performance in the movie will be like, then I guess Beyonce DOES need to watch out as Jennifer may just be the one to get the Oscar! I hope she gets a Grammy for one of her songs too. She TRULY shines!
Gwen Stefani's The Sweet Escape
I really do like Gwen because she dares to be different. The whole new look and to take a sample of "The Sound of Music" and make it into a club banger--who would have thought! Overall, her album is great in my opinion, as I expected. She works with the Neptunes throughout the album and of course, the beats are awesome. I never did find her VOCALLY talented in comparison to other artists and although many of her songs seem to be enhanced or changed by computers, they make me want to shake my ass! I'm particularly feeling "The Sweet Escape" and "Orange Country Girl." I just love how she changes things up and breaks the mold. Go Gwen! Oh and "Yummy" stands out to me also. I TRULY believe it will be a single.
Until next time . . .