Now That's What I Call Music! 19
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Edition: Music CDCD Release Date: 2005-07-19
Music Label: Now Hits Collections
Soundtracks:
- Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
- Switch - Will Smith
- 1 Thing - Amerie
- Oh - Ciara with Ludacris
- Slow Down - Bobby Valentino
- Mockingbird - Eminem
- Girlfight - Brooke Valentine with Big Boi & Lil Jon
- Girl - Destiny's Child
- La Tortura - Shakira
- Baby I'm Back - Baby Bash with Akon
- How To Deal - Frankie J.
- Ordinary People - John Legend
- Breathe - Anna Nalick
- Making Memories Of Us - Keith Urban
- Incomplete - Backstreet Boys
- Let Me Go - 3 Doors Down
- Be My Escape - Relient K
- Mr. Brightside - The Killers
- Speed Of Sound - Coldplay
- Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz
Free Music Notes for Now That's What I Call Music! 19
Free Music Review: Sizzling Summer Music
Hit: 5 Stars
"NOW 19" is an example of a perfect "NOW", or any other hit compilation for that matter. It even reaches the level of "NOW 7" (another terrific edition released during a hot, hazy, humid summer (2001)). It collects many of the best hits, of multiple genres, from Spring and early Summer 2005. As always, there are highlights, but none of the other songs are totally bad; thus the weaker ones blend right and flow perfectly with the other great songs. One of the album's greatest strengths is that it never gets boring; you're attention is always captured. The wide mix of genres helps keep things at a fast interesting pace. From 3 Doors Down to Will Smith to Keith Urban; there is alot to admire here:
(1) Gwen Stefani "Hollaback Girl" B-. Though not as energenic as "What You Waiting For?" and "Rich Girl"; there is still much to praise here. At the very least the song tries to be different: you have never heard anything quite like these lyricvs or marching band beat. Gwen has made this song with much love and conviction. As weird as it is, the song is able to stand out from the pop crowd.
(2) Will Smith "Switch" B+. This is what we love from Big Will: a bouncy, fadt paced, old school hip-hop song. Wheras the "Make It Reign" LP felt by the numbers ("Black Suits Comin'(Nod Ya Head") being an exception), this is thriving with life and energy. It may nit have great meaning or depth, but hip-hop was founded on fun instead.
(3) Amerie "1 Thing" B+. More proof that Rich Harrison is the best up and coming producer right now. After "Crazy In Love", "Take Ya Hand", "Solider" and "Get Right"; here is another song laced with an incredibly catchy and stornmin' beat. Amerie is no Beyonce or Ashanti, but she has enough flair to stand on her own. No new ground is broken; just big, brassy fun here.
(4) Ciara feat. Ludacris "Oh" B-. A good song that lacks the flow and charisma of "Goodies" and "1, 2 Step". Andre Harris & Vidal davis are production master, but this isn't their best work. While Ciara is still mesmerizing and Ludacris' raps sound as good as ever (although they feel a little detatched); the song is missing that extra zip of the earlier singles.
(5) Bobby Valentino "Slow Down" B-. Bobby Valentino is talented, but after Avant's terrific "Can't Wait" (from "Shark Tale"); this seems like an afterthought. You can't complain about the craft in the song, yet you wish they went the extra mile. I don't disapprove of this, is just that "Can't Wait" Ginuwine's "In Those Jeans" take the same material and, quite simply, do it better.
(6) Eminem "Mockingbird" B. I love Eminem, and appreciate what he is doing here: creating an emotional, heartfelt song about his daughter. The song has meaning, though it doesn't have the impact of "Like Toy Soliders". Still, credit must be given for the fact that he is staking new directions. It may not fully succeed, yet there's true conviction to be found.
(7) Brooke Valentine feat. Lil Jon and Big Boi "Girlfight" A-. Lil Jon often creates senseless, annoying beats, but here he has one filled with a certain electrifying energy. Newcomer Brooke Valentine sounds terrific and has an almost menacing flow to her voice. Big Boi is good, but Brooke steals the show. A cool vibe is flowing from the single at all times, creating a highly entertaining energy injected rap track.
(8) Destiny's Child "Girl" A. The group may be spliting up, but this is a new career high point. Granted "Say My Name" was terric R&B with depth, but this reaches new heights of emotional impact. Everything about the song is touching, beautiful and heartfelt. Often known for brassy dance numbers, the girls create a masterpiece which is bound to put a tear in you eye. This is one of the year's best songs.
(9) Shakira "La Tortura" A-. I don't speak Spanish, and have no idea what her, or an undredited Alejandro Sanz, are saying. But that's the beauty: you don't have to. Music is a universal language, and this single is a vibrant, energenic dance number made with true passion. The language barrier is broken down, because we get so caught up in the beats and terrific voices. Any true music lover will appreciate this.
(10) Baby Bash feat. Akon "Baby I'm Back" A-. Baby Bash's biggest asset is his charisma; he is a very likeable person. What this song does is take everything good about "Suga Suga" and "Shorty Doowop", and bring it to the next level. Him and Akon blend perfectly together, and create a single that is just plain cool. It's damn near impossible to not have head bobbing to this hot rap single.
(11) Frankie J "How To Deal" A-. It's nowhere near as mesemerizing as "Obsession (No Es Amor)", but it's about as good as Usher's "Burn" (and no wonder; Brian Michael Cox penned both). What frankie J does do is deliver a light, heartfelt contemporary R&B track, which has some true emotion to it. Not his top work, but still very well done.
(12) John Legend "Ordinary People" B+. John Legend is a completely traditional R&B artist. By that, I mean there is hardly any contemporary R&B in his work. This beautiful and heartfelt song could have been releaed in 1975, and played perfectly on radio. If it has any flaws, it's that the all piano insturmentals leave some open spaces in the music, and it isn't as piercing as "Used To Love U". That aside, this is a terrific R&B throwback.
(13) Anna Nalick "Breathe (2 AM)" B-. This is a well made adult contemporary sinlge, that really doesn't offer anything new. You can see some conviction standing out in the lyrics, and some powerful descriptions, but those get trumped by the standard choruses and insturmentals. People like Sheryl Crow and Michelle Branch have perfected this, now we need something to be brought to the table.
(14) Keith Urban "Making Memories Of Us". A-. Commonly known for his rockin' singles like "Somebody Like You" and "You're My Better Half", Urban takes the ballad approach here, and does it very well. As he dials down his usual guitar riff and energy, he replaces them with beautiful, soft and touching lyrics. This is a song that understands love, and finds certain beauty in the intentions we have. This is a very special song.
(15) Backstreet Boys "Incomplete" A. It may have taken nearly five (5) years for the BSB's return, but they came back one of there best songs ever. There is much beauty to be found this powerful, sad, heart-breaking ballad. This is quite possibly the deepest thing they have ever done. The lyrics and iunsturmentals all flow with a true feeling of desire and pain; the emptiness is truely conveyed. Backstreet's back with one of 2005's best singles.
(16) 3 Doors Down "Let Me Go" A. After the meandering material on "Away From The Sun" (2002); 3 Doors Down has made a comeback with their best song ever; even eclipsing "Kryptonite" (2000). The alternating between soft verses and hard choruses could be irritating, but the band avoids that by keeping strong, powerful and deep lyrics thoughout. Just like "Incomplete", there is true feeling and cinviction to this song. There is big difference between money-making songs, and song with real power. This has true power, and is one of the best singles you will hear in 2005.
(17) Relient K "Be My Escape" B+. After the depth and power of the two previous tracks, this is a nice relaxing break. Although a very minor hit, the song should be heard because of the energy and zest put into it's creation. While we get caught up in the flow; we also begin to notice the certain messages and meaning that have been inserted into the lyrics. Here is a small gem of a rock song.
(18) The Killers "Mr. Brightside" A-. The greatest compliment that I can give The Killers, is that they make their music with true joy and enthusiasm. The lyrics may be strange here, but they never boring, and the insturments are always vibrant with energy. We listen to music in the first place to be entertained, and that is exactly what we get alot of with this rock/emo track.
(19) Coldplay "Speed Of Sound" B-. As I've mentioned before, I am not very fond of Coldplay. However, I don't mind this song that much. It's nowhere near as good as "The Scientist", but it's miles better than "Clocks"; about in the same leauge as "My Place". The music is still near sleep inducing, and the lyrics are as baffling as ever, but it keeps a reasonable length, and after all the good songs before it; I don't mind it that much.
(20) Gorillaz "Feel Good Inc." B. You gotta hand it to the Gorillaz: they avoid the mainstream and formulas. The song may lack the impact of "Clint Eastwood", and doesn't always mesh well, but it consistently keeps our attention, and is made with true talent and skill. It's also refreshing to hear an uncredited De La Soul rapping again. Rap and techno may be an odd combination, but who cares as long as it works?
Bottom Line: ****. This is a great album and a much more solid improvement over "NOW 18". No matter wahat genre you're into; there is a good piece of music here for everyone. Music is a key part for any summer, and this gives 2005 a wonderful mix of it. Many recent compilations have stumbled with non-hits and mediocre songs; it's good that "NOW" is here to show how it's done.
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