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[He] still doesn't quite cut it as a horny roughneck.
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Two great tracks; 17 less so.
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BlenderHis songwriting isn't a strength, and his ballads often drown in their own inanity. [Apr 2004, p.132]
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With lead single "Yeah!" being a genuine cyber funk masterpiece, and a lot of other perfectly respectable tunes backing it up, "Confessions" isnt hard to like. But with the overall impression being of nice Usher making another nice album, its impossible to get excited about.
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The music here tries to be as unobtrusive as possible, its plasticky tone and carefully shined finish constructed to contrast with the earnest soulfulness of Usher's singing. And it's in his words that the album finds the substance that it does have.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 45 out of 54
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Mixed: 1 out of 54
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Negative: 8 out of 54
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usherismaddhottJun 4, 2004
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jennifermApr 13, 2004that cd is good i love that song these are my confessions i love that song usher raymond kept you head up and love chill.
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ErikaJApr 4, 2004