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79

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

  • Summary: The third album for the R&B singer features songs produced by Stargate, Stereotypes, and Polow da Don.

Top Track

Closer
Closer Closer Closer Closer Turn the lights off in this place And she shines just like a star And I swear I know her face I just don't know who you... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. It's no surprise that Ne-Yo sings about women on his excellent third album, Year of the Gentleman.
  2. On his third disc in as many years, the 28-year-old Southerner with the Michael Jackson falsetto not only wears his heart on his sleeve, he lets it bleed down his (no doubt high-thread-count) cuff.
  3. It's Shaffer's writing, rather than Ne-Yo's singing (and the distinction between the personas is one he's made himself), which elevates this collection beyond those of his peers.
  4. 80
    Ne-Yo is a stronger, more confident man than the one many remember licking his wounds on 'So Sick' from his debut album "In My Own Words" and 'Do You' from 2007’s "Because of You."
  5. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter says his latest collection of heartfelt love songs is a tribute to the Rat Pack's pressed-suit style, but it's actually a superb concept album about what a great boyfriend he can be.
  6. [He said] wanted to take a different direction on Year of the Gentleman. However, it seems he still has a heavy--yet welcome--case of the (rhythm and) blues on the finished product.
  7. With his latest, Ne-Yo's winning groove devolves into a rut, and his quiet storm gets awfully sleepy

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Jan 7, 2016
    10
    Another masterpiece from Ne-Yo, this album is simply amazing, one of the greaest R&B records ever made. The best songs are "Closer", aAnother masterpiece from Ne-Yo, this album is simply amazing, one of the greaest R&B records ever made. The best songs are "Closer", a dance/R&B track that it's lyrically a masterpiece, it's incredible how Ne-Yo in this song talks about sex, being totally a really gentleman, "Nobody", a song that have an incredible Michael Jackson vibe, reminds me of "Blood is on the Dance floor" by MJ, "Single", a pop/R&B track really sweet and beautiful, "Mad", a melodic R&B ballad, "Miss Independent", a good fresh track, "She Got Her Own", a song where Jamie Foxx give a beautiful demonstration of his talent. This album hasn't bad songs, it's an incredible album, congratulations Ne-Yo Expand
  2. CallieT.
    Oct 1, 2008
    10
    I personally bought this CD and thought it was the best use of my money! I haven't bought a CD in over five years and wasn't I personally bought this CD and thought it was the best use of my money! I haven't bought a CD in over five years and wasn't disappointed at all when I heard Ne-Yo's wonderfully flowing lyrics. I've listened to the CD everyday since I bought it. Expand
  3. chris
    Sep 17, 2008
    10
    An incredible piece of art!
  4. LB
    Oct 4, 2008
    10
    Ne-Yo........ hits on top of hits....everytime! Love it!
  5. Chew
    Sep 17, 2008
    9
    This album is the 3rd album for Ne-yo. Each album he makes seems to get better and better. From In My Own Words, Because of You to Year of This album is the 3rd album for Ne-yo. Each album he makes seems to get better and better. From In My Own Words, Because of You to Year of The Gentleman, Ne-yo keeps getting better with the lyrics and production. His style is a style that we all envy, and what was thought to be non-existant, only shown in artists from the past, such as Micheal Jackson. His lyrics don't talk about sex, drugs, or hoes, or the cliched love, but atlthough love, he talks about messages that we all can relate to. Superb album. Chew Picks: All, the albums a calm ride. Expand
  6. ShaniqueP.
    Oct 7, 2008
    9
    The cd is hot.
  7. ec
    Sep 17, 2008
    5
    (83+80+80+80)/4=84? Oh yeah, and Ne Yo annoys the hell out of me.

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