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- Summary: The debut release for the 19-year-old British pop singer features guest appearances by Ne-Yo, Rita Ora, and Pharrell.
- Record Label: Capitol
- Genre(s): Pop, Dance-Pop
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Top Track
Vegas Girl | |
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That there, let me break it off All the pressure that you got, let me take it off I swear, we're gonna make it hot Put your hands in the air, don't... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 11
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Mixed: 6 out of 11
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Negative: 0 out of 11
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Entertainment WeeklyJan 23, 2013The R&B upstart's debut is promising. [18 Jan 2013, p.77]
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Dec 5, 2012This is a credible collection of electronic RnB tracks that owes a greater debt to another, more grown-up Justin.
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Dec 5, 2012Those who have been waiting for what seems like an eternity for Timberlake to return to the music scene could do worse than check out Contrast, which although rather front-loaded, is perhaps the most confident and mature teen pop debut of recent years.
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Dec 5, 2012This is pop by committee, with half-a-dozen writers' credits per song; some identikit urban pop cuts such as Another One ill suit a kid from Brighton.
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Q MagazineDec 5, 2012Maynard is clearly being primed to take on Bieber. Hence the ultra-pop, super-slick confections he layers his not altogether unpleasant (but not utterly spellbinding voice all over. [Sep 2012, p.105]
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Jan 28, 2013Maynard doesn't quite put a personal stamp on catchy, generic tracks like "Animal" or "Can't Say No," or convince as a lothario. Still, the songs are good, and he can sing.
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Dec 5, 2012If you can't stand top-40 contemporary dance pop, don't bother (and consider not leaving your house for the next couple of years). Listen to Contrast with an open mind, though, and you hear a kid with real talent.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 0 out of 2
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Mixed: 1 out of 2
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Negative: 1 out of 2
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Apr 7, 2013
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Jan 28, 2013
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