Raymond v. Raymond
- Usher
- Summary: After being pushed back several times, the sixth album for the R&B singer is finally released, featuring guest appearances from Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, T.I., and will.i.am.
- Record Label: La Face
- Genre(s): R&B, Soul
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 16
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Mixed: 9 out of 16
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Negative: 1 out of 16
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Drawing from a skillful fusion of R&B/hip-hop/pop, Usher addresses the trappings of fame on the uptempo "Monstar," shifts into sexy overdrive on "Lil Freak" (featuring Nicki Minaj) and "Pro Lover," pumps up the beat on the infectious club anthem "OMG" (featuring Will.i.am) and turns introspective on the ballad "Foolin' Around."
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Raymond V Raymond finds the singer in an emotional headspin, and when he channels it here he produces some of his darkest and most hypnotic soul-pop to date. But sadly there's quite a bit of forgettable bravado babble too--hardly original.
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The album is consistently uninspired, with each song showcasing an incredibly gifted performer grown wearyingly complacent.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 5
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Mixed: 0 out of 5
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Negative: 1 out of 5
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Darlene10Sounds good with a lot of variety.
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UptonK2
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