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Classic , 7 Jan 2007
A classic album of the 80s was thriller. the classic album for the noughties is 8701. an amazing album. flawlessly put together and so memorable. this album has served as a soundtrack to a time in my life and to do that demonstrates the power of the album. amazing!!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
A fab mix!, 18 Sep 2006
Usher's just got this album jusy right, with a mix of uplifting, soothing, and bass-pumping tunes. I put it on before footie matches to get me going, and it really does the job. But obviously, with such a good mixture, its ideal to listen to anywhere. His voice is incredibly likeable, and doesnt become annoying at any point, making it an album you'll never get tired of. Well done Usher!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
A truly excellent album.., 11 Sep 2004
By A Customer
This is an excellent album by Usher, I have brought this album on hearing Confessions, but this album by far outweighs any albums he has esatablished so far. The album is well constructed, it is almost written in a ballad form and it directly addresses the theme of love - a meticulous beginning by the song U remind me and a brilliant ending by the song Separated. He has truly shown his talent and outhweighed his critics in this album, as the songs he protays has an element of subtlity encapsulated within it, each song has a deep meaning and thoroughly constructed. The song U got it bad is a brilliant example, it is almost as if he is referring to you directly. In addition, the guest appearances by P Diddy, Pharell Williams and Kelis are also worthy of note, and adds a huge impact on the album. There is a mix of rap in the album but the majority of the songs are dominated by the sole voice of Usher in an R&N&B manner, making this album an excellent hear for any music fan. Usher has risen from a teenage 13 year old to a mature 25 year old. This album is a vivid demonstration of his maturity.
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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Statement - THE BEST ALBUM EVER!, 23 Aug 2004
This is by far the best album i've ever listened to. Being a huge rnb listener, there arn't many albums you can put on and listen to throughout. Usher's 8701 is definitely one album thats got it all... flaver, rhythm, romance, party... everything!!!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
A brilliant R'n'B album, 28 Feb 2004
Usher's career kicked off in 1987 Atlanta and the wheel of fortune hasn't stopped turning for him since. With this, his third album, he has developed both as a singer and a songwriter from what we saw on My Way. The album nicely mixes slower ballads with songs that get you up and dancing as a more mature Mr Raymond shows he's quite possibly this generation's Michael Jackson. From the slower grooves of the loved-up 'U Got It Bad' and 'How Do I Say' to the pounding Neptunes and Shek'spere base lines on 'U Don't Have To Call' and 'TTP', from the instantly catchy 'U Remind Me' and 'U-Turn' to the genuinely heartfelt 'Can U Help Me' and 'Separated', by way of the uplifting 'Pop Ya Collar', Usher has produced a mature album that shows you can still have fun. Sure, there are touches of bravado about 'If I Want To' and 'Good Ol' Ghetto', but it's this slight overflowing of confidence that makes this an excellent album. The guest appearances by P Diddy, Pharell Williams and Kelis are also worthy of note. If this and the new single 'Yeah' are what we can expect from his new album 'Confessions', then bring it on!
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
calming and cool.........buy it now!, 5 Feb 2004
I BOUGHT THIS ALBUM WHEN IT WAS FIRST RELEASED AND I STILL CANT GET ENOUGH OF IT.HE IS EASILY THE BEST R&B ACT OUT THERE AT THE MOMENT AND I JUST CANT WAIT TILL HE BRINGS OUT HES NEXT ALBUM. THE ALBUM HAS SOME QUALITY SONGS ON IT WHEATHER YOUR IN THE MOOD FOR SLOW SONGS OR SOMETHING MORE UP BEAT. MY FAVOURITE HAS TO BE TRACK 9 I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO IT.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Best RnB album of 2001 without a doubt, 17 Jun 2003
By A Customer
This has to be one of the best RnB albums around, and practically every single track on 8701 is great. The highlight of the album is If i want to, which has confident lyrics, fantastic beats and just a really good track. U got it bad, pop ya collar, u turn and hottest thing are also good songs. The only low point of this album is the last song Separated, which is just too slow, sappy and cliched, altho ushers voice is on top form. Definetly gets a 10 outta 10 from me.
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Usher's best album so far - set to be an R'n'B classic, 11 May 2003
By A Customer
This is a must for any Usher or R'n'B fans - it has the potential to appeal to a lot more people as well. It's a delight to listen to from start to finish, including the hit singles "Pop Ya Colla" and "U Got It Bad", and the stand-out tracks consist of beautiful ballad "Can U help me" and the slick "If I want to", which is probably the best of the lot. This album is a rarity - every track is quality and there are none of the usual mediocre "fillers". This is a slickly produced album which will have you wanting more from Usher (in which case, there are two other albums, but this is his best by far).
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Deserves 8701 stars!!, 6 May 2002
By A Customer
I've liked Usher ever since I heard the incredibly catchy 'Pop Ya Collar', so when I bought the album I was expecting great things - and I got them. Usher's collaboration with P Diddy 'I don't know' is fantastic but needs a few listens. The best songs on the album are 'If I want to', 'I can't let you go' 'TTP' and the imitable 'U-Turn'. There are a few slower songs but they are still fuelled with Usher's great voice, catchy lyrics and a slice of RnB served chilled. 'Seperated' will have you weeping in the aisles, and 'Hottest Thing' will get you bouncing at the club! You're missing out if you don't buy this album - Usher's 8701 deserves your attention!
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Sexy solo star strikes again with a superb album, 22 April 2002
This album is by far the best i've ever bought. Each song is different in it's own way and Usher's amazing voice makes all the songs sound excellent. It has slow songs such as How do I say which has fantastic songwords, then theres the more up beat dance tracks like U Turn and If I want to which make you want to get up and try a bit of Ushers break danci |
