Usher"Trading Places"He's asking for the woman to take his place and take control of their sexual escapades, which is not a bad thing! I could see me adding this jam to my 'Between the Sheets' playlist (even though it gets no play). Great production on this track, I think the ladies will love it and the last line will def grab all the fellas attention! Loves it.
A second shot at romance - of course I love this track! Production is on point and I am feeling his words, DOPE. The beat actually makes this song for me. Can't say that I'm mad at him for this one, its hella DOPE and I can probably rock out to this joint for a while.
"His Mistakes"FINALLY! A ballad that I can rock my head to. I've been waiting for a ballad from Usher because I know thats what he does best. I don't even care what he's talking about, I'm just glad that it's a ballad. Sounds like a B. Michael-Cox (or the Clutch) song but I can't assure that because he's not talking on this track like. "Take that. Take That."(thanks Diddly). Two thumbs up!!!
"Echo"Sounds like a continuation from Confessions... but I loved Confessions and I still love this joint. Usher loves to tell a story in his music and we love to listen. Ooohhh no he didn't pull a Jon B - loves it. Usher is the shit, hands down! Who is taking his crown?? Chris Brown? I think not, he has a while to go. Hands down, best song thus far!
"She's Got the Part"I swear I've heard this before on another album, I think 8701?! Not his best, but people will eat it up because it's Usher. Wow!
"This Ain't Sex"Brings an old school feeling to the dance floor but I can't say that I'm in love with this jam. Eh!
"Just Like Me" ft/ Will.I.AmNice production. Catchy beat. A def club song. I think I've heard enough of the "Just like me" hook - didn't Keyshia Cole do it first?!? But whatev, Usher can do what he wants. I like it, not love.... just highly like.
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[endnote] His album is either going to be crazy dope or disgustingly awful, but seeing as how a whole slew of tracks have been leaked - I think this album is going to be a complete surprise for everyone. Guess we'll have to wait and see.......
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July 2008
