Jennifer Lopez - This Is Me...Then
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Free Music Review: Not her best...but good
Hit: 3 Stars
This isn't J.Lo's best work, but it is still pretty good. Free Music Review: A modern-day urban romance story? Yes actually...
Hit: 5 Stars
Let me start by saying that I was an average Jennifer Lopez fan about two months ago. I've always had an interest in her singles, even when they went too hip-hop (though I think my young age prevented me from appreciating those singles).
Maybe it is the relationship (my first serious one ever) I'm in , watching the MTV2 & MTV Hits Jennifer Lopez marathon of videos & interviews that led up to the release of her newest outing "Rebirth" & basically revisiting Jennifer's music that caused me to go out & purchase all of her albums.
Out of the five, this probably ranks as my personal favorite. It just really came at a certain time in my life & spoke to me I guess you could say. There is a romantic vulnerablity about the entire album. From her sampling of late 70's & early 80's love, dance, & hip-hop gems such as "Juicy Fruit", "You Are Everything", "P.S.K. What Does It Mean?" to name a few, to the ironically honest (if not always original) lyrical wording of her feelings, to the washed out moodiness of the CD booklet's photography.
But the tool that actually really surprised me, was Jennifer's voice itself. While most have (unfairly) jumped on her for her 'limited' voice; Ms. Lopez actually shows growth, warmth, range, softness, yet assertiveness whilst singing. Never has she sounded so confident, yet at the same time really I guess what she tries to stress as 'real'. For a pop star Jennifer has a more than average voice, in reality I see her as this generation's Paula Abdul.
Musically the soundscapes work from an urban setting & blend into lovely pop balladry ("The One"), funky anthems ("Jenny From the Block"), & great mid-tempo moments that work as a ballad or something that you could just sit & bob your head to ("All I Have").
Lyrically, this record isn't saying anything that hasn't been said before, but it is being said in a way that everyone could relate to...& I think that that is the true purpose of music: unity in a common theme. This theme follows the trail of lovers' who fall deeply in love & sometimes fall painfully out of love. The uncertainty, the knowing, the warm glow of romance, & every feeling between that has been experienced in any burgeoning or the most saged romance is expressed here.
I guess what I am trying to say is, is that if you were to buy one Jennifer Lopez album, this would be the one. While it a bit more 'low-key' than her previous efforts or new effort, it is definitely an album upon repeated listens that will sink in & really affect you.
Free Music Review: better beats
Hit: 2 Stars
This album has better beats but j lo has such a bad voice that NOTHING can save her.Free Music Review: W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
"This Is Me...Then" is a great album! I love all the songs on that album and each one has its own meaning! My favorite is "I'm Glad", I love the beat, I love the style although some people would not prefer it...Anyway, if you don't like "Rebirth", try "This is me...then"!Free Music Review: Her Strongest Album...
Hit: 5 Stars
After the release of Rebirth this week, which is a good album, I realized how much I appreciate This Is Me...Then. Her singing/vocals are much better than on Rebirth (although it's still very limited), and the songs are more mid-tempo than upbeat. Don't let the singles like Jenny From the Block fool you...the other tracks are more soul&R&B with more meaningful lyrics.
In my opinion, the songs are rated as follows:
Still:5/5
Loving You:4.5/5
I'm Glad:4.5/5
The One:5/5
Dear Ben:3/5
All I Have:5/5
Jenny from the Block:4/5
Again:5/5
You Belong To Me:4/5
I've Been Thinkin':4.5/5
Baby I Love U!:4.5/5
Also Reccommended: Rebirth (Get Right, Cherry Pie, I Got U, etc.)