Erykah Badu - New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War
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Free Music Notes for New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War
Free Music Review: different
Hit: 4 Stars
it took me a cople of listens to like this cd, but i like it now. alot of people don't like it because it's funky, but that's what sets it apart from other artists out there. i can appreciate her diversity in sound.Free Music Review: Adrianna
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is amazing. There are a lot of old style beats that drop in and move your soul. Easily one of the best albums of the year. buy it.Free Music Review: A trip worth taking...
Hit: 5 Stars
First, let me say that Mama's Gun is one of my all-time favorite albums. I've never tired of it. I really didn't care for Worldwide Underground, which really hurt because I love Ms. Badu. I got this cd and popped it in the stereo and then came to a halt and had to stop and look through the lyrics and gave it a good listen. This is not a snap your fingers driving down the street with your girls kind of cd. You will not want to play it before a date or going to the club. However, you will love it if you are tired of tired lyrics and pre-packaged "divas" who can't sing, think or inspire.
I just saw Erykah in Chicago and was blown away by the way she shared with her audience. She gave a full 2-hour performance. Her voice was on, she danced and she delivered a show.
I will not pretend to be on Erykah's "level" and to know everything that she is talking about. But I will say that I enjoy her willingness to stay creative and true to herself. Her authenticity and eccentricity is something that admire and haven't grown tired of yet.
Free Music Review: This is a pass
Hit: 2 Stars
I think I've listened to this cd, once all the way through. My
question is... Aren't you supposed to release your outtakes after
the the original cd has dropped? Hopefully, PT 2 will be much
more focused and musically challenging.
Free Music Review: Takes some effort, but this is pure classic Erykah
Hit: 5 Stars
I was nervous about this album because I was so in love with "Mama's Gun" when "New Amerykah" came out (see my previous review). But no matter, I pre-ordered this one because Erykah is now one of my "must buy" artists. By no means was I disappointed by this one, but (as one reviewer put it), I was a little bewildered. I wasn't sure what to make of it. But after playing it regularly these past three months (perhaps too much so) I have to say this ranks up with everything she has done so far. But in addition to that, it really does start from a point after her previous albums. That in fact seems to be her legacy. Each album seems to be a different experience from the others. Not exactly taking a radical left turn, but not repeating anything either (except her deliberate attempts to reuse previous words and phrases, such as "... & On" in "Mama's Gun"). I think there are many layers to "New Amerykah" that are off-putting to beat-driven ears. There are moments on here to satisfy those base urges (try playing the first track with your car windows down--and hear how The Man's voice can grab everyone's ears), but it otherwise forces you to ride the train to hear everything being said. I think it has been a great experience and it only adds to her short yet amazing canon. I CAN'T WAIT for Part II!! She's my new goddess.