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Track Listings
| 1. Tattoo |
| 2. One Step At A Time |
| 3. No Air duet with Chris Brown |
| 4. Freeze |
| 5. Shy Boy |
| 6. Now You Tell Me |
| 7. Next To You |
| 8. Just For The Record |
| 9. Permanent Monday |
| 10. Young And In Love |
| 11. See My Side |
| 12. God Loves Ugly |
| 13. This Is My Now |
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Album Description
In May 2007 a 17 year old Jordin Sparks was crowed American Idol Winner 2007, making her the youngest winner of this prestigious title. The talented teen is now set to release her US smash debut album in the UK on 14th April 2008.
Effortlessly navigating a dream-team of `A-list" writing/producing talent on her new album that includes The Underdogs (Dreamgirls soundtrack, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige), Eman (Nick Lachey, Backstreet Boys, Celine Dion), Robbie Nevil (High School Musical soundtrack), and former Color Me Badd star-turned producer/writer Sam Watters (Jessica Simpson) - all of them adding color and dimension to her multitude of talents ala Jordin's kickoff single, "Tattoo." Written by Amanda Ghost.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to say first off that I nearly didn't buy this album after I read the reviews on amazon.com (I bought the american import). The main reason I am putting a review on is because I think they were way off track, although its only my opinion. The reviews were critical of an album cover of Jordin with too much clothing and the content of the album being rushed, weak material. Many were critical of the lack of power vocals and higher octave notes. It put me right off. I still bought the album and am glad I did. Jordin's debut album is fresh and in many ways brings something new to the market. I think the reviews I read were written by people who mistake power notes for a balanced vocal ability to move effortlessly through a diverse vocal range. There is character in her singing and emotion, and there are plenty of notes at the top of her range. Additionally, they are not there for effect but as part of a crafted vocal arrangement.
The album starts off with Tattoo - this is probably the weakest song for me, although it is contemporary. It just brings nothing new. I still like it. Easy listening. One Step At A Time is an upbeat track which is catchy and energetic, I love the arrangement and Jordin has a strong vocal presence. No Air is my favourite. I love this ballad, its unique and well written and produced. Jordin and Chris sing beautifully together, there is great synergy in the song that makes you believe and feel every part of it. Freeze is a quite different track, upbeat and with strong vocals. Its not something I expected on the album, but its well placed and suited to Jordin. I also love Permanent Monday, which has a very strong writer and producer behind it. Its a powerful and emotive track.
All in all, this is a great debut album doing what a debut should - showing diversity while bringing something new. There is nothing rushed about it and it represents the material you would expect for someone of Jordin's age. The material is great and the maturity in music will come as she develops her amazing vocal talent. I am disappointed that the other reviews I read were so negative, there is a lot to be proud of on this album.
The album starts off with Tattoo - this is probably the weakest song for me, although it is contemporary. It just brings nothing new. I still like it. Easy listening. One Step At A Time is an upbeat track which is catchy and energetic, I love the arrangement and Jordin has a strong vocal presence. No Air is my favourite. I love this ballad, its unique and well written and produced. Jordin and Chris sing beautifully together, there is great synergy in the song that makes you believe and feel every part of it. Freeze is a quite different track, upbeat and with strong vocals. Its not something I expected on the album, but its well placed and suited to Jordin. I also love Permanent Monday, which has a very strong writer and producer behind it. Its a powerful and emotive track.
All in all, this is a great debut album doing what a debut should - showing diversity while bringing something new. There is nothing rushed about it and it represents the material you would expect for someone of Jordin's age. The material is great and the maturity in music will come as she develops her amazing vocal talent. I am disappointed that the other reviews I read were so negative, there is a lot to be proud of on this album.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is such a good buy, because of the mixture of songs on it, but at the same time has a mainstream vibe running through every one-the songs on the album are extremely well written and produced and it seems to me that time and money have been thrown at this album and with the talented Jordin Sparks at the helm it has been an utter success:
1.Tattoo-Catchy and definitely mainstream pop; not the best song on the album, but it is a great opener. 9/10
2.One Step At A Time-Has an R&B flavour to it and a great beat. 8/10
3.No Air-An ansolutely fantastic song-I'm no fan of duets, but this is outstanding vocally and lyrically. 10/10
4.Freeze-This song adds yet another dimension to the albuma kinda electronified ballad; its hard to describe, but its a great song. 9/10
5.Shy Boy-This has definitely crossed into R&B and the result is a classy song, which is another welcome change from what has preceeded. 8/10
6.Now You Tell Me-One of my favourites; a classy, poppy ballad. 10/10
7.Next To You-This sounds like it could've been sung by JoJo; this is good, but weaker than many of the other songs. 7/10
8.Just For The Record-I absolutely love this ballad and it is soooo catchy! 10/10
9.Permanent Monday-A brilliant song, which begins low and subtle and the chorus transforms it into a powerful and rocky ballad. 10/10
10.Young And In Love-Another change in direction back to the electronica style track. My only qualm with this track is that it could be anyone singing and doesn't really sound like Jordin all that much... 8/10
11.See My Side-A strange and different song; not my favourite. 7/10
12.God Loves Ugly-A bit of a soppy ending to the album. 6/10
13.As cheesy, totally generic songs go I absolutely love this one. There is something really great about it. 10/10
1.Tattoo-Catchy and definitely mainstream pop; not the best song on the album, but it is a great opener. 9/10
2.One Step At A Time-Has an R&B flavour to it and a great beat. 8/10
3.No Air-An ansolutely fantastic song-I'm no fan of duets, but this is outstanding vocally and lyrically. 10/10
4.Freeze-This song adds yet another dimension to the albuma kinda electronified ballad; its hard to describe, but its a great song. 9/10
5.Shy Boy-This has definitely crossed into R&B and the result is a classy song, which is another welcome change from what has preceeded. 8/10
6.Now You Tell Me-One of my favourites; a classy, poppy ballad. 10/10
7.Next To You-This sounds like it could've been sung by JoJo; this is good, but weaker than many of the other songs. 7/10
8.Just For The Record-I absolutely love this ballad and it is soooo catchy! 10/10
9.Permanent Monday-A brilliant song, which begins low and subtle and the chorus transforms it into a powerful and rocky ballad. 10/10
10.Young And In Love-Another change in direction back to the electronica style track. My only qualm with this track is that it could be anyone singing and doesn't really sound like Jordin all that much... 8/10
11.See My Side-A strange and different song; not my favourite. 7/10
12.God Loves Ugly-A bit of a soppy ending to the album. 6/10
13.As cheesy, totally generic songs go I absolutely love this one. There is something really great about it. 10/10
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Don't be afraid to buy this debut album, it definately won't disapoint. Lovely melodys with beautiful lyrics that compliments Jordin's angelic voice. It is a nice mix of R n B and pop. A real breath of fresh air!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
one to enjoy over and over again! i did.....!
one of the great talent from back in the states jordin sparks really got it and really knows how to combine great tunes, mix in a lot of great r&B, soul even some rock to make a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by gideon koeter
Fantastic Album
This is a fantastic first album fron Jordin Sparks. My 2 favourite songs are No Air which features Chris Brown & One Step At A Time. I also love Tatoo which has slowly grown on me. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by HJ Bird
A great start for Jordin
A good first albumn with the best tracks by far being the ones she has released - No air (with Chris Brown) and Tatoo, although freeze is also well worth a listen.
Published on 12 May 2009 by Emma Campolucci
Jordin Sparks
I think this album is brilliant, i had only heard one of her songs before i bought the album, but i play it constantly as there are quite a few catchy tunes. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by Ms. A. V. Miller
Awesome Jordin!
My initial interest in Jordin Sparks happened without me even knowing it. My bus driver was playing an album one night after school and as soon as I began to listen to these songs... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2008 by Matt182
Amazing
this album is great i love it and i hav only listened to 3-5 songs and its great love this album buy it.
Published on 18 Oct 2008 by Mr. D. Brocklebank
Brilliant
Hard to put into words how I feel about the track `No Air'. It is one of the best songs I have heard in the last 10 years or more. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2008 by Derek Keilty
A brillant debut from miss sparks
This album from jordin sparks is really good,all the songs are catchy.Here's a review for each track:
Tattoo-10/10 I still love this song,don't know why they did a... Read more
Tattoo-10/10 I still love this song,don't know why they did a... Read more
Published on 5 July 2008 by C. Cox
Amazing Album
Bought this album purely on 'Tattoo', but got to say that the whole album is great. Not a duff song in there at all. Go buy it......
Published on 3 Jun 2008 by C. Jones
Sparks smolders
... and by "smolders" I mean that she glows and is smokin' hot, but thanks to some damp material she falls just short of igniting the fiery album I was expecting. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2008 by Amanda Richards
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