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Year Of The Gentleman [Collector's Edition]

~ Ne-Yo

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Audio CD (15 Sep 2008)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Collector's Edition
Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
ASIN: B001AI92MI
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 794 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)
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#38 in Music > R&B and Soul > Urban
#61 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul

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2. Nobody 3:07 �0.79

3. Single 4:17 �0.79

4. Mad 4:14 �0.79

5. Miss Independent 3:52 �0.59

6. Why Does She Stay 4:33 �0.79

7. Fade Into The Background 3:18 �0.79

8. So You Can Cry 4:17 �0.79

9. Part Of The List 4:09 �0.79

10. Back To What You Know 4:10 �0.79

11. Lie To Me 4:27 �0.79

12. Stop This World 4:23 �0.79

13. What's The Matter 3:45 �0.79

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Amazon.co.uk Review

If the mark of the skilful Lothario is the one who knows to always tell his lover what she wants to hear, surely Def Jam’s R&B sensation Ne-Yo--aka Los Angeles singer-songwriter Shaffer Chimere Smith--is one of the greatest of them all. On third album Year of the Gentleman, Chimere channels his hitmaking talents into a suite of R&B songs that more respectful than rampant in their approach to the romancing. "Single" is a song that reaches out to all the lonely girls, Ne-Yo promising "I'll be your boyfriend til the song goes off", while the Stargate-produced "Miss Independent", lit up by neon synthesisers, suggests Smith isn't too concerned with his own machismo to test out flipping the traditional gender roles, serenading a girl who's a player in her own right: "Everything she got, you bet she bought it". The album is at its best with the central, two-song movement of "Why Does She Stay" and "Fade Into the Background"--the former, Ne-Yo questioning his own neglectful nature over a backdrop of shimmering keys, the latter a sombre piece that finds our narrator accepting the news his lover has found another with a rare, heart-rending magnanimity. --Louis Pattison

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'The Year Of The Gentleman' is the third studio album by RnB star Ne-Yo. Following on from his Grammy Award winning album 'Because Of You', Ne-Yo shows off a more mature persona. Referencing the iconic look and style of the 'Rat Pack' makes this album a cut above your average RnB record. Slick and smooth vocals combine with sophisticated beats, highlightingNe-Yo's extraordinary talent and class. Includes the Stargate produced electro-tinged single 'Closer'.

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4.2 out of 5 stars (38 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Judge for yourself, 11 Feb 2009

By	Janet D (UK) - See all my reviews

Year Of The Gentleman
I read the reviews - some rated this highly, others ripped it to shreds! Truth is, all of us have personal tastes and this might not suit everyone, especially if you avidly preferred his previously style. As it was, I bought this anyway. Hey, at under �7, what did I have to lose? If it really was rubbish, then I had an expensive drinks coaster. I have played this CD many times since it arrived, and have thoroughly enjoyed all but one of the tracks (Lie to me) but then that was simply because I thought anyone wanting to be lied to was a wimp ;-) The beat is catchy, lyrics strike a chord with your own experiences eg not going to sleep on an argument, and the bass kicks in really well. Give it a chance, and judge for yourself. I doubt you will regret it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Immense!!, 17 Sep 2008

By	K. Riseley (Swansea,South Wales) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Please to anyone thinking of not buying this album because of the rather silly negative reviews above then please reconsider. I received this cd today and even though im not the biggest rnb fan this album is head and shoulders above any of his other work and ALL other rnb out there at the moment. Just perfection!

Buy this now!!!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Anything but bland!, 28 Sep 2008

By	eagle owl "ollie" (England) - See all my reviews

What is up wiv you lot out there??? This is brilliant, ain`t you got ears all you bores who dislike this excellent album? Crikey, I bought it last week and loved it, went out the following week and bought Ne-Yo`s first two albums and guess what? I enjoyed listening to them as well. Awesome music from awesome Ne-Yo. Just love his Miss Independent single, brilliant.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Album from Ne-Yo
Well done Ne-Yo, what a good selection of quality tracks, highly recommend, especially for the excellent price offered by Amazon.

Published 2 months ago by Uglybecks

3.0 out of 5 stars cracking first couple of tracks!
I've never got further than about track 6 on this cd, but i definitely love the first two tracks - v good to listen to in car with volume up!

Published 2 months ago by Mark Twain

5.0 out of 5 stars A promising artist
An excellent album - reminded me of Michael Jackson - very varied and easy to listen to.

Published 2 months ago by C. Watson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great.
I purchased this item for friends birthday I ordered this item late but i received it within a few days which was great. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Ms. Gl Matthews

5.0 out of 5 stars Year of the Gentleman - Ne-Yo
This is an amazing CD. I was very impressed with the delivery and the service given.

Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Lyn Manley

3.0 out of 5 stars Great but too commercial!
I just feel Neyo has gone a bit too commercial with this one. His voice is still great and talent still emerging but it is getting slightly samey and the songs on this one aren't... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Soul Man 2009

3.0 out of 5 stars Ne-Yo Year Of The Gentlemen
Ne-Yo's New album comes with some pretty appauling songs but Closer and Mad are good. Not the best he's ever done and we would expect more from him, but a good colabaration.

Published 4 months ago by Christopher

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally recommended!
Excellent cd from Ne Yo. I don't often buy albums as I usually only like 2 or 3 songs from them. But with this one the whole album is great I love all the songs. Read more

Published 5 months ago by S. Holland

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Album From A True Gentleman!
I must be at the age when I roll my eyes if I see a "parental guidance" sticker on a CD cover - and they are becoming more and more common. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Scots Lass

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely amazing!
totally recommend this album - all the songs are brilliant. I have listened to it every day since I bought it.

Published 7 months ago by LMW

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