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  • Audio CD (4 Oct 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Bmg
  • ASIN: B00061X94M
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,405 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Intro
2. Yeah! Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris
3. Throwback featuring Jadakiss
4. Confessions
5. Confessions Part II
6. Burn
7. Caught Up
8. Superstar (Interlude)
9. Superstar
10. Truth Hurts
11. Simple Things
12. Bad Girl
13. That’s What It’s Made For
14. Can U Handle It?
15. Do It To Me
16. Take Your Hand
17. Follow Me
18. My Boo – Duet With Alicia Keys
19. Red Light
20. Seduction
See all 21 tracks on this disc

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Amazon.co.uk Review

A CD is always more compelling when you know it's lifted from the artist's autobiography, and that's certainly the case with Confessions, Usher's first record since 2001's 8701. The Atlanta singer's string of hits over the past decade have been decidedly under-18s rated, almost veering towards teen pop, but he's changed all that on this coproduced offering, which he claims is "the real him". It would be too simplistic to just brand this record a break-up record, chronicling his public split with TLC's Rozonda "Chili" Thomas; it is that, but so much more. It would be more accurate to call this Usher's coming-of-age record, bridging the gap from boy to man, as he navigates the emotional fallout from the disintegration of his relationship and the events that led up to it--real or imagined.

But other than a guilty conscience, it seems unclear why Usher feels compelled to disgorge his secret life, as he documents his infidelities, transgressions and emotional perfidy in the album's prodigious 17 songs that range from insinuating sultry R&B grooves to the decidedly crunky "Yeah", which pairs an insistent keyboard romp with Lil' Jon's assertive beats and Ludacris' rather humid rhymes. This tracks shines all the more since it's the only club track, but you find yourself pining for more, since most of the other songs tend to get bogged down in his lush, feverish balladry. That's not a bad thing, but the disc would have been better served by a few more muscular tracks. --Jaan Uhelszki, Amazon.com



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Usher has been a symbol of tender sexuality ever since he shifted from teenage sensation to soulful superstar. He's breathtakingly good at what he does; possessing that undefinable essence known to a select few soul crooners (Al Green, D'Angelo, etc.) who radiate sensuality through song, Usher has reached an apex on the sultry CONFESSIONS, his fifth studio album.
After the obligatory intro, Lil Jon kicks in with his exhortations on the catchy, dance-floor-ready single "Yeah". Usher follows that up with the sublimely sweet "Throwback", a torch song with a fantastic Motown hook. On "Confessions Part II", he exposes his most vulnerable side when admitting to his lover that he's fathered a child with another woman. Exemplifying his versatility, Usher follows the standard pop ballad "Simple Things" with the guitar-riff-driven "Bad Girl", somewhere between 1970s funk and '80s Prince. CONFESSIONS is the sound of an R&B luminary at the top of his game.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Special Edition, 7 Oct 2004
Confessions is a fanatastic album and you would think the original couldn't be beaten. The special edition version is just as good, with a remix of "Confessions Part II" featuring the unstoppable Kanye West and the beautiful duet "My Boo" with Alicia Keys.

The album continues through the original format until track 18, when you realise the tracks "Whatever I want" and "Confessions Part I" have been removed. The special edition may advertise itself as having 4 bonus tracks, but in fact you are only getting 2 extra tracks. Whichever version you decide to purchase, you will always feel like you are missing out. I feel Usher let his fans down here as in order to enjoy the full Confessions experience you would need to purchase both albums.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars True "Confessions.", 17 Jun 2005
"Confessions," the fifth long-player from Usher, is more than a new album. It's also a mature step forward and an exercise in self-examination. Here, Usher unloads some serious baggage, ranging from infedelity (the title track and "truth hurts"), materialism ("Simple Things"), unwanted pregnancy (the title track again), and failed relationships, particularly his breakup with TLC's Chili. But that's not to say "Confessions" is all drama and no fun. The album is neatly divided between uptempo jams and smooth ballads, and Usher doesn't disappoint on either front. At first listen, I wasn't a huge fan of the kickoff single "Yeah!" (featuring Ludacris and Lil'Jon), but over time, this catchy hip-hop flavoured number caught onto me quickly. Other decent cuts are "Superstar," the Jam & Lewis-produced "That's What It's Made For," and the downtempo groove, "Follow Me." Well produced and with minimal filler (I could have done without the messy "Do it To Me"), "Confessions" lives up to its title thanks to its honest lyrics and its tight production.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Usher, 20 Jan 2005
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Usher has been around for a very long time and some of his best tunes were made when he was still a young pup. He has definitely come back and made his mark, as the Confessions album is one of the best albums of 2004.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Confessions [special edition]
I've always wanted this album and now i'm finally united with it. Its truly a good album and the delivery was good, it came quiet fast.
YAY!! :D
Published 3 months ago by Grabielle Sylvester

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as 8701!
A brilliant album but considering the hype not as good as his previous effort. Confessions 1 remains my favourite track apart from the instant classic Burn which is just out of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Soul Man 2009

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
The album "Confessions" has to be the best rnb album I own to date. Usher has produced an album which demonstrates why he is such a star. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2006

2.0 out of 5 stars He really should repent for this!
This is one of the worst R'n'B albums I have ever heard. Of the four new songs included, only one actually improves the album: "Red Light". Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2005 by the-inquisitive-goose

3.0 out of 5 stars It ain't 8701
Their is no question that Usher is a fantastic talent, has made some great music, put the umph into the RnB scene aswell with his 8701, but this album doesn't stand up to the 8701... Read more
Published on 15 April 2005 by Rob

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected
It has to be said tha Usher is an arrogant young man, whose claims of his own greatness in interviews grate and go way beyond cocky endearance. Read more
Published on 4 April 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Bad man, good music...
I am not the biggest Usher fan from his previous releses before this album but I was surprised with the content. Read more
Published on 1 April 2005 by N. A. VU

1.0 out of 5 stars Spawn of satan
Usher is the most pretentious big headed waste of space in the world. I was forced to listen to this ENTIRE ALBUM and it got worse and worse. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2004 by ginnabot

4.0 out of 5 stars isher u are the best boy singer goinG!
THIS IS GReat my fav song is
1. yeah
2.burn
3.my boo
4.confessions 1+2
5. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2004 by chloeevans44

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