Now That's What I Call Music! 20
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Edition: Music CDCD Release Date: 2005-11-01
Music Label: Utv Records
Soundtracks:
- Missy Elliott - Lose Control
- Black Eyed Peas - Don?t Phunk With My Heart
- Pussycat Dolls w/Busta Rhymes - Don?t Cha
- Rihanna - Pon De Replay
- Ludacris/B.Valentino
- Bow Wow W/Ciara - Like You
- Dem Franchise Boyz - I Think They Like Me
- Destiny?s Child - Cater 2 U
- Lyfe Jennings - Must Be Nice
- Natasha Bedingfield - These Words
- Kelly Clarkson - Behind These Hazel Eyes
- DHT - Listen To Your Heart
- Backstreet Boys - Just Want You To Know
- The Click Five - Just The Girl
- Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To
- Weezer - Beverly Hills
- Fall Out Boy - Sugar, We?re Goin? Down
- Lifehouse - You & Me
- Coldplay - Fix You
- Keith Urban - You?ll Think Of Me
Free Music Notes for Now That's What I Call Music! 20
Free Music Review: 7 Years In, And Still Going Strong
Hit: 5 Stars
"NOW 20" marks the 7th aniversary of the U.S. "NOW" series, which shows know sign of slowing down. And why should it? As long as their are hit songs, there will be "NOW"s. Althought not the masterpiece that "NOW 19" was, "NOW 20" does a terriic job of summing up many of Summer 2005s best singles, including 3 ARC Top 40 #1s ("Don't Cha", "Pon De Replay" and "Listen To Your Heart"). I was also very aware of the fact that the album switchs throught genres with total ease and flow; it's impressive being able to move from Missy Elliot to Keith Urban. The 20 Chart-Topping Hits:
(1) Missy Elliot feat. Ciara and Fat Man Scoop "Lose Control" A-. "Misdemeanor" has devoted her career into creating quirky, dance-rap numbers. Although this isn't as innovative as "Get Ur Freak On" or "Work It"; a constant energy (courtesy of some 80s dance samples) flows throughout the song making it very infectious. Fat Man Scoop and Ciara also add their skills for an end product which is highly enjoyable and energenic. This is one of Missy's best.
(2) Black Eyed Peas "Don't Phunk With My Heart" A-. While the "Monkey Business" LP was not AS GOOD as "Elephunk"; this 1st single was an exception. It really is a fresh, new beat for the group to work with; a big feat considering the scope of their work. The lyrics are very crisp and original; creating an incredibly catchy tune that is flowing with passion. I think it's even better than "Let's Get It Started". A very underrated hip-hop song, and a display of the BEPs in top form.
(3) The Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes "Don't Cha" B+. Noone would have thought Las Vegas song-and-dance team would have become Top 10 artist, but that's what happened in Summer '05. The sex appeal of the fabolous Dolls combined with a killer beat make one terrific single. Busta's lyrics are very refreshing to hear on the mic again; especially after his legal troubles. The material may be standard, yet its made up for by the life and energy of the song.
(4) Rihanna "Pon De Replay" C+. Since Jay-Z invested so much in Rihanna being one of the first artists he signed as President of Def Jam; you would expect more of a payoff. "Pon De Replay" is a decent song, programed perfectly for summer; but it's not much more than that. Despite the catchy beat, it reamains hollow in everyway. It's good-natured summer fun, which pales compared to work by Ashanti, Beyonce and Amerie.
(5) Ludacris feat. Bobby Valentino "Pimpin' All Over The World" B+. As with everything off "Red Light District", it isn't about extremes or genre defing. On the other hand, this is a rare glimpse at the "nice" (as in not threatening or THAT explicit) side of Ludacris. Bobby Valentino also sounds terrific with his smooth voice, and there is a peaceful relaxed tone to the song. It's not the best work from Luda (like "Stand Up" or "Southern Hospitality"), but a pretty good one.
(6) Bow Wow feat. Ciara "Like You" B. The two very talented (yes, Bow Wow is talented rapper these days; much better than when he was "Lil" ) atrists work well here to create a light somewhat-touching, hip-hop tune. The writing is pretty standard, yet the single works because of the chemistry between Bow Wow and Ciara (who are a real life couple). Although "Hold You Down" had more impact; this is still a pretty likable tune.
(7) Dem Franchise Boys feat. Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow "I Think They Like Me" (Remix) D+. Jermaine Dupri is a very smart and talented man, thus one must reasonably ask why he would make such an embarassing song. This is a single created for the sole purpose of making money; there is no art involved. Dem Franchise Boys have zero charisma (they're the rap equivelent of O-Town), and the featured artists are all viewed so briefly that they offer nothing. So So Def NEEDS MUCH BETTER songs than this to stay alive.
(8) Destiny's Child "Cater 2 U" B-. Hopefully this will not be the groups final single, because I believe it is one of the group's weakest. As always the group can harmonize like no other, but slower songs are not their strength. Also, there biggest and best songs are about female independence; and this really seems odd for them, being about pleasing their man. An OK song, but nowhere near the group's best work.
(9) Lyfe Jennings "Must Be Nice" B. A good R&B tune with a sweet and relevent message. The problem is that he seems to be trying to immitate Anthony Hamilton, yet he doesn't have the vocal impact and conviction than Hamilton does. This is well crafted song that could have been more, yet it's hard to dislike a song this good-intentioned.
(10) Natasha Bedingfield "These Words (I Love You, I Love You)" A. Very interesting and refreshing to finally here a song about writing a song. I am a writer and I can simpaphize with much of what she is singing about. There is much truth and very powerful references throughout the single; heartfelt conviction is something that cannot be faked. Just like with her brother, Daniel, the music was well worth the wait to "cross the pond". This is one of the best and most original songs of the year.
(11) Kelly Clarkson "Behind These Hazel Eyes" A. She was the first and, hands down, the best "American Idol". Just like "Since U Been Gone", this blows away the whole "American Idol image" to create a deep, powerful pop-rock ballad. There really is heartfelt conviction in these great lyrics, and the beat really rocks as well. The "Breakaway" LP not only shows Kelly as a true artist, but also contains one of 2005's best singles.
(12) D.H.T. feat. Edmée "Listen To Your Heart" A. This is that rare beast: the remake that equals the original in every way. The Belgian dou takes a Roxette classic from 1988, and make it their own by delivering the beautiful, touching lyrics with a powerful voices and impact. The focus on lyrics over insturmentals is essential in bringing out the song's beauty and power. This is so much more than a good remake, it's one of 2005's best songs.
(13) Backstreet Boys "Just Want You To Know" B+. Even their lesser singles still sound pretty good, mainly becuase they really do have smooth and strong voices (yes, they do). This is not great BSBs, like "As Long As You Love Me" and "Shape Of My Heart", yet there is still some power and emotion in the lyrics. The teen-pop trend may have faded, but they are still one of the best pop groups out there today.
(14) The Click Five "Just The Girl" A-. Yet another entry in the recent "light, pop-punk" explosion of the last few years. This is one of the better ones though because it is very catchy, well polished and surprisingly sweet as well. Compared to other recent songs in this "genre": it's far better than The Darkness' "I Believe In A Thing Called Love", and only a step-or-two down from Bowling For Soup's "1985". There really is a nice zip to it.
(15) Franz Ferdinand "Do You Want To" B-. A little over a year after their 1st single, "Take Me Out", and I still havbe the same comments about the group. They have some original beats and are charismatic, yet there is still something that just doesnt quite gell. The pieces are there, but they need to take it all to the next level. Not a must-hear track, although I do not discourage you for one second from listening to it.
(16) Weezer "Beverly Hills" A-. Far more mainstream than their previous works, such as "Buddy Holly" and "Hash Pipe", but still a very good rock song. It really does rock, and there is a sense of joy in there cool, catchy, clever lyrics; it's impossible to not get it stuck in your head. Not as breakthrough as their past singles, yet you can tell the the group is having a damn good time.
(17) Fall Out Boy "Sugar, We're Goin Down" A. Yes, the song may be bizarre, and have no real maening in the end; but it is still a fantastic rock song. If nothing else, it is clever, quirky and different from almost every other rock song realeased this year. The group is finnally on top and are have a hell of a time there. I didn't just like this because it was different thought, I liked it because it is fun and very cool. You will not find a more original and better rock song than this in 2005.
(18) Lifehouse "You & Me" A-. Much more relaxed than the previous tracks on the disc, and that's just fine. Wheras "Hanging By A Moment" was a terrific modern-rock track; this is a wonderful adult contemporary track. Lifehouse slowly use their vocals to create beautiful lyrics that carry much power and dimension. This is a very good pop-rock single, and definetly a huge comeback after the "Stanley Climbfall" LP (2002).
(19) Coldplay "Fix You" C-. Coldplay isn't a very good group to begin with, but even this is a new low for them. For a group that focuses heavily on insturments, and little on lyrics; it is a very deadly move to take away both. In the end, there is really nothing left here, as the song becomes a hollow and meaningless waste. This wasnt even a charting single to begin with.
(20) Keith Urban "You'll Think Of Me" A-. This is one of Urban's weaker singles; meaning it's still pretty damn good. The lyrics are beautfully written and are set to a very smooth beat; yet the song doesn't have the "rockin'" feel of "Somebody Like You" or the powerful images of "Making Memories Of Us". Still, this is a very good contemporary country single.
Bottom Line: ***1/2. There are a few bad selections here, but the good ones are so abundunt that we really don't mind. Just like 2004, this has not been a great year for music; yet compilations like this gather a very good collection of the year's best tunes. This is one of 2005's better compilation albums.
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