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List Price: $13.98
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Manufacturer: Def Jam
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602517735620
Label: Def Jam
Manufacturer: Def Jam
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Def Jam
Release Date: 2008-09-16
Studio: Def Jam
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Description of Year of the Gentleman
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"Closer," written by Ne-Yo and produced by Stargate, is the first single from Ne-Yo's upcoming third album, YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN, set to arrive in stores June 24th. It is the follow-up to Because Of You (released May 2007), which received this year's Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and In My Own Words (February 2006) - both of which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. In addition to his Contemporary R&B Album award, Ne-Yo earned four other Grammy nominations this year, including two for his collaboration with Rihanna, "Hate That I Love You" (which he co-wrote), namely Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance Duo/Group; as well as Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his #2 hit "Because Of You"; and Record of the Year for Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable" (which he co-produced). Ne-Yo's Grammy recognition followed up the UK's 13th annual MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) Awards in September 2007 - the only televised European Awards Show solely dedicated to urban music and culture - at which he won for Best Song ("Because Of You") and Best R&B Act. Ne-Yo's RIAA platinum debut album In My Own Words was nominated for a Grammy as Best Contemporary R&B Album. It spun off three chart-topping hits, starting late-2005 with his debut Def Jam single, the #1 Grammy-nominated "So Sick," followed by "When You're Mad" and "Sexy Love." Ne-Yo capped 2006 as Male R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards. At the The 21st Annual Soul Train Music Awards in February 2007, Ne-Yo won the Coca-Cola Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap new Artist for "Sexy Love."
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Summary: Trust Me
Comment: I have liked Ne-Yo ever since he came out as an artist! This album is so good and all of his songs are so realistic and soothing. He most definitely deserved a credit for this album!!!
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Summary: Extremely listenable album
Comment: This album far exceeded my expectations. I bought it for the Top-40 songs and wound up listening to all of it for hours. The love songs must have been written by someone truely in love.
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Summary: One of 2008's best CDs
Comment: There are some CDs that sound good from start to finish but lack the truly standout songs. Others have some hit singles but little depth. "Year of the Gentleman" is like the 2007-08 Boston Celtics -- it has some gems and plenty of depth.
"Miss Independent" is my favorite song on the CD. I also love "Nobody," which sounds very much like it has a Michael Jackson influence. "Mad" is a ballad with a great melody, "Closer" is a fun, upbeat song. "Fade into the Background," "So You Can Cry" and "Part of the List" are all quality R&B songs. The only track on the entire album that I dislike is "Why Does She Stay," and all the others are not only easy to listen to, but they're memorable. This album is packed with hits for the hip hop and R&B lover.
It's not too often that I'll put 9 or 10 songs from one album onto my iPod, but this is definitely one of them. Ne-Yo is a huge star right now.
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Summary: Ne-Yo CD Review
Comment: This CD is awesome. Every song is remarkable. I haven't stopped playing it since I got it.
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Summary: 3 1/2 stars. "Year of the Gentleman"
Comment: At his very best, Shaffer "Neyo" Smith is such a remarkable, undeniable talent. But he can also fall into mediocrity like he did with "Year of the Gentleman." This album is filled with guitar/drumming arrangements, decent tracks and countless Michael Jackson influences. The lyrics, or, content of the songs, are this album's most outstanding aspect. Neyo speaks on topics that no one else does, yet they are so relevant. As a unit, I am certainly not impressed with this album. The highlights are very good, but surely not his most memorable work. For his best work, seek out his debut entitled "In My Own Words."
This album, in its own way, is kind of fresh."Closer" was this album's first single. It took time getting used to. This is the type of song that you'll either love or dread. It's a different approach for this artists and all fans will not like that. This really is a good song, especially the production, hook and harmonies. "Why Does She Stay" is the piano-filled ballad that talks about a man who is in a relationship with a woman who treats him much better than he treats her. I have seen this situation numerous times, therefore, I know many won't have a hard time relating. The lyrics are sure to touch some and make others realize how good their partner is. "Miss Independent" is a track that gives independent women their just due. I really like this song because I am one of the women he is speaking of. The women he is talking about don't need anyone for anything!
The title of the album is especially creative, as is some aspects of this third effort by Neyo. But, it did little for me collectively, though it is a decent album.
Mikeisha's Top 5
1. "Miss Independent"
2. "Mad"
3. "Closer"
4. "Stop This World"
5. "Fade Into the Background"
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