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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2014 18:45:59 GMT -5
Why was this not the lead?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2014 20:05:06 GMT -5
I'm going to wait to hear it next week. I'm really curious on what everyone thinks of it. Hopefully it's at least on par with her EP which was incredible.
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Post by Stan4Jan on Sept 2, 2014 20:16:17 GMT -5
I loved the new song on Spotify. Spotless Mind <3
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Post by runnin2thasun on Sept 2, 2014 21:12:02 GMT -5
Love The Pressure. :)
She's featured on Chris Brown's new album X
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Post by Live Your Life on Sept 2, 2014 21:32:25 GMT -5
This is an all-around great album. Excellent production, good lyricism, beautiful melodies. It's definitely her best work to date. It's one of those albums that you can play straight through. My favorites are "To Love & Die," "The Pressure," "It's Cool," "Lyin King," and "Brave." I also hear more single candidates than I thought there would be. I'd like to see it be nominated for Best Urban Contemporary album for for Grammys. She can probably forget about winning though. Beyoncé's album will win in that category.
It'll be interesting to see how this album sells. I think they've done a dismal job with the planning for this album.
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Post by SHOOTER on Sept 3, 2014 11:17:20 GMT -5
It'll be interesting to see how this album sells. I think they've done a dismal job with the planning for this album. I was just telling someone yesterday that this album is going to sell off the strength of her fan base and critical acclaim because neither one of the "singles" thus far has done nearly as much damage as The Worst on radio and it seemed like her label and team focused more on promoting her as an artist vs. singles. But if the EP was able to sell close to 300k in less than a year, I think this album can eclipse that; I expect a 50k+ debut.
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Post by runnin2thasun on Sept 3, 2014 23:36:04 GMT -5
Pre-Order is at #9 on US iTunes.
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Post by SHOOTER on Sept 4, 2014 12:04:12 GMT -5
The album is beautiful musically but the lack of tempo causes it all to run together as a enjoyable but mellow blur. On the one hand, it makes me appreciate the album as a whole and it's something I would play as a whole but not often.
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Post by Mazo on Sept 5, 2014 4:45:15 GMT -5
The album is beautiful musically but the lack of tempo causes it all to run together as a enjoyable but mellow blur. On the one hand, it makes me appreciate the album as a whole and it's something I would play as a whole but not often. Agreed. Overall it's not a bad debut.
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Post by Dreams on Sept 5, 2014 6:39:12 GMT -5
Her album is way too dull for me. It's not just the music and production on just about every song which sounds samey-samey, it's her own singing as well; she's basically singing in the same register throughout the whole thing. If you're into these kind of all mellow, moody albums with almost no change in terms of pace, vocal or sonic throughout, then I guess this album is for you. Personally, I'll be keeping the few songs that popped and that's it.
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Post by Kurt on Sept 5, 2014 20:35:35 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2014 4:54:32 GMT -5
The album is definitely kind of samey, moreso than her mixtape and EP were which is kind of odd, but the music great. The songs that stood out on first listen were: Wading, Lyin King, To Love and Die, The Pressure, It's Cool, WAYS and Eternal Sunshine.
The only song that stood out as a weak spot for me was Limbo Limbo Limbo.
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Post by think pink. on Sept 7, 2014 13:48:10 GMT -5
What a boring album. Most of the songs are good but they all sound the same and blend together that it makes for a very dull listen.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2014 14:18:21 GMT -5
The album is dull. Her mixtapes/EPs were better. Her sound is too samey to be engaging over the course of an entire full-length.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Sept 7, 2014 15:27:13 GMT -5
Based on the aesthetic of her EP, I knew she wouldn't be someone who could sustain a whole album. Haven't heard in full but not at all surprised at the reactions here.
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Post by Hashtag Pow on Sept 7, 2014 15:39:55 GMT -5
I literally fell asleep twice while listening to this album. Snoozefest. It sounds like one long weed-smoker's lullaby.
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Post by Keep’n It Real on Sept 7, 2014 16:58:22 GMT -5
This is one of my favorite albums released this year. I love it!
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Post by Wavey✨️ on Sept 8, 2014 9:52:58 GMT -5
I literally fell asleep twice while listening to this album. Damn.
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Post by SHOOTER on Sept 8, 2014 13:33:16 GMT -5
Promises is my favorite; heartwarming.
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Post by Wavey✨️ on Sept 8, 2014 13:55:49 GMT -5
LMAO.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 16:46:29 GMT -5
She has kind of awkward interviews, but that one was ok.
I think she's because she's high all the time tbh. Also she confirmed she's dating Dot Da Genius.
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Post by SHOOTER on Sept 9, 2014 12:25:35 GMT -5
#3 on iTunes.
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Post by tae04 on Sept 9, 2014 13:21:31 GMT -5
Love Jhene but yea the album is pretty boring. Was expecting better urban contemporary production on this like her EPs and mixtapes.
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Post by runnin2thasun on Sept 9, 2014 15:03:11 GMT -5
HDD: #1 Jhené Aiko vs. Lecrae
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Sept 9, 2014 15:12:31 GMT -5
But does anybody remember this jam? (I can't embed it.) Girl has come a long damn way, huh?
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Sept 9, 2014 15:16:46 GMT -5
I was hoping at least one song in the same vein as Bed Peace. The album isn't bad, but it's flat.
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Post by runnin2thasun on Sept 9, 2014 15:18:21 GMT -5
But does anybody remember this jam? (I can't embed it.) Girl has come a long damn way, huh? All my ladies bob your heads. Come on, Come on bob your heads.
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Post by SHOOTER on Sept 9, 2014 18:18:06 GMT -5
HDD: #1 Jhené Aiko vs. Lecrae Lecrae's last album debuted with 72k in sales so it sounds like they'll both be pushing 80k+.
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Post by runnin2thasun on Sept 9, 2014 22:14:15 GMT -5
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Post by runnin2thasun on Sept 10, 2014 11:42:53 GMT -5
UK MidWeek Chart Wednesday August 10th 2014 Update
20 Jhene Aiko - Souled Out *
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