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Summary: Buyer Beware
Comment: If you are expecting the same level of quality shown on Nelly Furtado's album, Justin Timberlake's album, or Madonna's album, it will fall short of such expectations. It has the same feel to it as the others sound wise but digging deeper, lyrically it is horrible, he comes across as a thug, that no one on earth can mix a track other than him, there's confidence and then there's arrogance, the n***** and the f*** word are overused if not abused, last but not least he comes off as a chauvinist who thinks he's gods gift to women.
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Summary: Where's Nina Simone?
Comment: The last five songs completely saved this cd for me. I thought it was a shame that Nina Simone isn't given credit for her contribution to the first track. Every other tracks say Timbaland Featuring _____, but track one leaves Nina Simone off and claims to be a solo piece. I disagree with his taking the liberty of changing her "Oh Sinnerman" to "Oh Timbaland", but in the end I have to admit that the album as a whole is great.The Best of Nina Simone
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Summary: Not so shocking
Comment: Timbaland excels in creating some catchy rhythm arrangements and a very broad musical canvas. He also pulls off a feat in bringing together some serious star power. Where this album falls short is on is recording quality, cohesiveness, creativity and the edge that one would expect from a provocative title like "shock value."
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Summary: SHOCK VALUE
Comment: I LOVE THIS CD. His beats are tight. This album follows his producing of the majority of the tracks on Timberlake's FUTURESEX/LOVESOUNDS. His genre breaking has changed popular music today, and he takes pride in his success at staying ahead of the curve with his originality and experimentation. Confident and charismatic, his goal is still to blow the listener's mind and make them move to the beat. This album has been certified Platinum. This album is one of the best of 2007
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Summary: Earthquake
Comment: Starting off with a old negro spiritual feel, "Oh Timbaland" kicks this LP off. Highlighted by the drum patterns and arrangements clearly does not need any introduction. "Give It To Me" featuring Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake is a dance tune with a mainstream appeal followed by "Release" featuring Justin Timberlake to keep the dance floor filled. Pulsating kick drum with space aged keys on "The Way I Are" featuring Keri Hilson & D.O.E. explaining being yourself and you can't buy love. Dragging keys over a slow tempo track "Bounce" featuring Dr. Dre, Missy Elliot & Justin Timberlake stays on course with the album concept and title. The harmonizing "Come And Get Me" featuring 50 Cent & Tony Tayo is the roughest track with a West Coast gangster feel with the piano chords similar to a Dr. Dre track. "Boardmeeting" featuring Magoo is a dramatic tune with its stomping and clapping effects adding to Timbaland's vocals. The sexual subject of "Fantasy" featuring Money produced by Walter Milsap III & co-produced by Boss Beats is bound to seduce the gentlemen listening. "Miscommunication" featuring Keri Hilson & Sebastian with the high pitched synthesizer keys complemented the performance with simplicity. The semi-rock track with multi-layered guitars on "Throw It On Me" featuring The Hives is a great addition to the album as well as "Time" featuring She Wants Revenge. "One And Only" featuring Fallout Boy is strong addition that cross genres with the bridge for a perfect blend. Taking pop and adding untraditional drum patterns on "Apologize" featuring One Republic is the highlight of Shock Value because of just that. Closing with "2 Man Show" featuring Elton John is a well orchastrated tune that could have been a bigger conclusion if Elton would have blessed it with some vocals. Where producers now take on multiple roles sometimes the features outshine the artist. Timbaland's Shock Value showcases more his talents of a producer where here is timeless material included. Don't miss out on the surprise.
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