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Track Listings
| 1. Down |
| 2. Do You Remember |
| 3. If I Ain't Got You |
| 4. War |
| 5. Lights Off |
| 6. Fire |
| 7. Do You |
| 8. Love Like This |
| 9. Far Away feat. Keisha Buchanan |
| 10. Ride It |
| 11. Stuck In The Middle feat. Craig David |
| 12. Stay |
| 13. All Or Nothing |
| 14. Cry |
| 15. Down (Candlelight Remix) |
| 16. Stay (Boy Better Know Mix) |
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Jay Sean’s recent success stateside – two million copies of Down sold – has pointed the domestic spotlight his way like never before. 2004 debut Me Against Myself was a hit in India, and 2008’s My Own Way charted highly, but it’s All or Nothing that truly marks Sean’s arrival in the pop world.
And it’s a good thing that this album will, largely, be making its way into the homes of those with little previous experience of the artist born Kamaljit Singh Jhooti, as some of these tracks were present and correct on My Own Way. A case of Sean, or more likely those above him pulling the strings, looking to rip off his following? Not really – All or Nothing should be seen as the first chapter in the next book of Sean’s story, so it’s okay that echoes of his past are carried over. After all, contemporary achievements are nothing without context.
The Londoner’s distanced himself from Rishi Rich’s bhangra backings that characterised his debut and carried over, albeit to a less-obvious extent, to My Own Way – All or Nothing is almost exclusively indebted to the slick RnB/soul of numerous US pop stars, and sits tidily beside the eponymous debut from talent show crew JLS. There’s the distinct sense that Sean’s chasing dollars rather than developing singular sensibilities, the niche he carved for himself five years ago forgotten.
Down is, admittedly, huge – no additional explanation required as to why it’s been such a smash hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Having Lil Wayne aboard doesn’t damage Sean’s credibility any, either, although further collaborations are less appealing. A by-the-book vocal from Sean Paul doesn’t improve Do You Remember in the slightest, and the barks from crunk gob-for-hire Lil Jon are needless. UK edition hook-ups with Craig David and ex-Sugababe Keisha Buchanan do only act as leg-ups for the guests, both in the pop wilderness at present. On a strictly solo front, Stay is a neat fusion of soulful vocals and subcontinent vibes, but it’s among the numbers to have made the jump from album two to three.
No disappointment when compared to many albums of its ilk, and perfectly polished of assembly, All or Nothing confirms Sean as the pop star he’s dreamed of becoming. But longer-term fans are certain to be disappointed by an unashamed move to embrace the US market at the expense of his British-Asian roots. --Mike Diver
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A really consistent album,
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This review is from: All Or Nothing (Audio CD)
OK, I've never bought a Jay Sean album before but when I heard Down and second single Do You Remember, I was intrigued. Plus after hearing ex-Sugababe Keisha would be on it as well as Craig David, it became a must buy.
I think Jay Sean is his best on up-tempo songs. I mean the ballads are nice but I prefer his voice on up-tempos like the two singles and If I Aint Got You. Although the remix to Down is one of the best off the album as it really strips back the fast pace of the original. Keisha's contribution was superb (and shows she was the driving force behind the Sugababes especially the 3.0 version). Craig David was slicker than your average and Sean Paul was undoubtedly fitting on his collaboration track. My favs are Down, War, If I Aint Got You, Far Away and Do You Remember. And for UK fans, we of course like the brilliant Ride It and Stay. While Lights Off and the title track are also great. However, I was a little disappointed at hearing American rapper Drake would not feature on If I Aint Got You as rumoured as the track would have been even better! Also War should be the third single.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Home Grown Contender,
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This review is from: All Or Nothing (Audio CD)
I like Jay Sean's voice. In fact I like it a whole lot.
As far as the mainstream goes right now there are few better singers around. It's a light and airy instrument which navigates tight corners with clarity and style. This fine collection places few demands on the listener. It flows along happy with its own company and will doubtless be pleased if it should carry a few of us along with it on its merry way. (Even the presence of Craig David on 'Stuck In The Middle' doesn't knock it off course - it is a very pretty song in fact !) Several other well known collaborators appear together with our hero to add both amusement and variety to the project. Celebrity endorsement seems, increasingly, to be the norm these days. Musical 'Facebook' friends one assumes. He rubs shoulders with Lil Wayne on 'Down', a catchy composition, which should only serve to enhance the reputation of both performers. Ms Buchanan (she of Sugarbabies fame) gets a look in on 'Far Away' and the marriage is not an unhappy one. Despite her somewhat tepid technique they manage to contrive a pleasantly harmonious relationship. Sean Paul and Lil Jon (so many Lils !) pitch up on 'Do You Remember', another bright and breezy number littered with some wryly amusing vocal interjections : for example "Hey", "Let's Go" and "Bring It Back". 'All Or Nothing' is one of the most impressive tracks on show. A good tune, well sung, with the power to stay within memory's reach for more than a moment or three. It's rather lovely in fact. So too 'Do You' and 'War', both of which give current international competition a more than credible run for the money. Mr Sean would appear to more than deserve a fair share of the spoils. (Look out Ne-Yo I'm thinking!) Recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Addicted,
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This review is from: All Or Nothing (Audio CD)
I bought this album about a month ago and it has been in my CD player in my car ever since!!
This album is brilliant and the delivery from Amazon was as always super quick! : )
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