Ne-Yo!

[credoimprobus]

I may post a full review of Year of the Gentleman later, when I've sorted out my thoughts more fully, but for now, this highlight:

Completely no-frills, production very conservative, but seriously, all it needs is that 24-karat bassline and itself. (I'm inclined to say at this point that it's one of the best things he's done since In My Own Words, but I traditionally don't trust my word on such things until a week on at a minimum, haha.) Definitely a grower, mind: took me a few times for it to hit me, because its simplicity made it easy to overlook.

Comments

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

I didn't really like Ne-yo's last album at all, 'Closer' and this are amazing, though; I definitely think I'll check it out. He's melded dance influence and his own style really well.

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

I really can't form sentences. I meant that I think I'll check 'Year Of The Gentleman' out.

[credoimprobus]

I was pretty 50-50 on Because of You myself -- it's half usual Ne-Yo awesome and half eh, to my ears. Year is def a more solid effort (if still nothing on In My Own Words, but what is?).