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Free Music Notes for After My Time (Snyr)Free Music Review: Very Good Hit: 5 Stars
Noel Gourdin has renewed my faith in R&B. Outside of Maxwell it's just plain bad in my view. Cookie cutters are the norm. I feel this album really picks up at track 6. Lead You On, Reach and I fell really grab me to the point where I'm in my car bopping my head singing along. Most of the songs are mid tempo love songs with a steady beat behind that gets your head pumping but still feel that sense of love. I've been away from R&B awhile because of the lack of talent but I see the talent has moved into what's called Neo-Soul. Whatever that means. Genre terms are so stupid. All in all it's a good album. Hooks draw you in to what he is saying in each song. Not bad lyrics here. Not a lot of slang terms. I'm showing my age with that comment but I hate love songs with a ton of slang words thrown around. Nice poetry is what I like (ahem, cough ...MAXWELL)...LOL. Nice vocals here as well. I hope he does well and I look forward to his second release.
Free Music Review: Refreshing Music Mix Hit: 5 Stars
WOW, "After My Time", where shall I begin? E-V-E-R-Y CD track on this project is the BOMB to me!! This youthful artist exhibits an exceptional natural & creative gift to arrange sounds that integrate hip-hop style & old school R&B soul (namely The Dynamic Superiors and Norman Connors) rhythms, harmonies, melodies, and lyrics that are exceptionally pleasing to this listener. The debut of "The River" on the Steve Harvey radio broadcast prompted me to purchase the CD and I was most impressed when I discovered the songful genius that is Noel Gourdin!! New to the national music scene, this modest brother (I've met him) undoubtedly already had "arrived" long before the release of this Masterpiece. If I seem to appear partial, What Can I Say? It Is What It Is. I am extremely elated that I moved beyond unfamiliarity to find this admirably refreshing music mix....an AWESOME production that is HIGHTLY RECOMMENDED!!
Free Music Review: Perfect Debut Album Hit: 5 Stars
With R&B and Hip-Hop all looking in the same direction, it takes a master plan to get publicity these days. That's a shame because that was all this album lacked. This album is full of hits! If you are looking for a soul album that's truly worth the price; this is the one. I had to look at a movie to notice the best song on the album "The River". When I saw his name, and the fact that he had an album out, I went to Amazon and listened to his singles. "Sorry", caught my attention right away. Then came "I Fell" and "Summertime". After listening to the samples, I had to buy the album. It's a shame that only 20 or 30 of our R&B people are getting attention because this album is truly a diamond.
Free Music Review: FANTASTIC!! Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite CDs. I was so excited about it, I shared it with my husband; unfortunately, he didn't share my enthusiasm. But I don't even care, because that just means I get to listen to it that much more since I don't have to share with him. This cat is phenomenal!! I'd say my favorite cut is "Led You On" and a close second is "PYT". Our 9 year old son really likes "The River" and enjoys singing along with it. (He's an old soul who likes the sound of "old school" music.) I'm already anxiously awaiting his next CD.
Free Music Review: Finally! Hit: 5 Stars
THIS is R&B. Not a bad song on the CD. No lame rap/hip-hop breakdown in the middle of a song to try to achieve radio play! IF only we could get the masses to appreciate good R&B music again. Unfortunately, this project will not (has not) receive the promotion it deserves. I won't mention any names but 90% of the "R&B" on the radio today is no talent, studio enhanced GARBAGE with the rapper of the week thrown in to provide "street cred". Pick this one up if you want to hear SOUL MUSIC again.
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