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Post by Relaxing Cup on Oct 18, 2018 15:39:11 GMT -5
I am glad she went back to the normal spelling of her name.
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Post by Zinc. on Oct 19, 2018 0:13:23 GMT -5
A cute little project but she's capable of more and better. She indulge a bit too much in the auto tune as well.
My fave tracks... Curious Amnesia 4am Mulholland A Heart's for the Breaking Give It All Up Midnight Rain Don't Say a Word I Remember Us Just Sayin'
I use the After 4am side more than the 4am Mulholland side.
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Post by Caviar on Oct 19, 2018 6:08:19 GMT -5
I'm starting on the After 4am side now.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Oct 19, 2018 7:13:03 GMT -5
Ugh, this aiin't it Amerie. And I threw an extra "i" in there just so she'd understand.
Nothing on these EPs plays to her strengths as an artist. Not as a producer, songwriter or singer. The production is so unremarkable and one note. She's going for a mood, but it's just redundant. Speaking of redundant, what the f**k at her vocals? So tweaked, buried and autotuned across almost every single song. Not trying to put her in a box, I'm all for exploring and expanding your sound, but there are way too many artists out there doing this type of music and doing it infinitely better. So disappointed. I don't think this independent thing is ever going to work for her, she needs a major and better producers.
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Post by Ty on Oct 19, 2018 7:50:22 GMT -5
Haven't listened to it yet but these reviews got me concerned...
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Post by Caviar on Oct 19, 2018 8:20:38 GMT -5
I really wanted to rip Ling's review into shreds but unfortunately I'll have to agree.
Midnight Rain 4thelovers Don't Say A Word
The true standouts on the album. MR is the clear stand out that could easily fit on In Love & War. The drums and vocal harmonies are reminiscent of her earlier work. Dreamy r&b! Everything on 4am Mulholland is a HARD PASS! This is a major misstep under the supreme Amerie moniker and puts a slight dent her catalog.
Because I Love It! showed she can create magic without Rich or label input so I know the ability for her to create gems is still there. Next time ditch the auto tune and incorporate the FUNK sound she's known for.
5/10 F
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Post by ๐ฏ๐ฒ lucy88 ๐ฏ๐ฒ on Oct 19, 2018 21:55:57 GMT -5
I haven't listened to the new songs yet, but she looks strikingly beautiful on those album covers! ๐
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Oct 19, 2018 22:04:42 GMT -5
I liked her last ep a lot, DRIVE or whatever
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Post by gbaby on Oct 20, 2018 13:11:12 GMT -5
It's a cool sound, I'm enjoying listening to it right now.
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Post by think pink. on Oct 20, 2018 21:00:48 GMT -5
I love it. She just can't make bad music to me. I enjoy After 4am much more on first listen than Mulholland though.
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Post by stunnedout on Oct 21, 2018 12:23:17 GMT -5
it sounds like background noise.
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Post by ๐ฏ๐ฒ lucy88 ๐ฏ๐ฒ on Oct 23, 2018 0:53:33 GMT -5
Just heard the new tracks and I have to agree with everything Ling said on here..
The production is so unremarkable and one note. She's going for a mood, but it's just redundant. Speaking of redundant, what the f**k at her vocals? So tweaked, buried and autotuned across almost every single song. Not trying to put her in a box, I'm all for exploring and expanding your sound, but there are way too many artists out there doing this type of music and doing it infinitely better. So disappointed.
Her new songs do feel underwhelming and they don't make her stand out at all. Too much auto-tune and trendy-ness going on here. Her vocals sound a bit flat, monotonous, uninspired, bored, and lifeless. Definitely not the same Amerie who made "Because I Love It", "Touch", and "All I Have". I will say that the songs on Mullholland did gave me a bit more life than the ones on 4AM, but that doesn't really say much. I still don't consider both albums to be one of her greatest masterpieces ever.
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Post by Zinc. on Oct 28, 2018 23:46:21 GMT -5
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Post by Zinc. on Oct 28, 2018 23:54:16 GMT -5
Revolt
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Post by Zinc. on Oct 29, 2018 0:00:08 GMT -5
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Post by Caviar on Oct 29, 2018 12:23:31 GMT -5
Very good interview. She's self aware and know people hate the autotune. Hopefully her and Rich can get together again one day since they are still friends.
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Post by George on Nov 9, 2018 19:35:38 GMT -5
After a few weeks, Iโve come to really enjoy After 4am.
Still trying to get into 4am Mulholland, but I appreciate what she did with this project.
โMidnight Rainโ is my jam at the moment. The instrumental reminds me a little of 702โs โFeelingsโ which I loved.
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Post by Zinc. on Dec 10, 2018 15:53:51 GMT -5
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Post by Ty on Dec 30, 2018 18:26:14 GMT -5
I'm glad she's finally released the Talkin' to Me (Single) to Spotify. This song never grows old! This Mark Ronson remix is a pleasant discovery.
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Post by Caviar on Dec 30, 2018 18:35:16 GMT -5
TTM didn't grow on me until years later. Now it's one of my fav songs ever. Summer 2002 will always be my favorite summer for music.
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Post by Zinc. on Jan 30, 2019 14:13:27 GMT -5
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Post by George on Jan 30, 2019 21:45:28 GMT -5
Simplistic and fits the song well. Such gorgeousness! And I love the parallel under the blanket shots to her โ1 Thingโ video.
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Post by Caviar on Jan 30, 2019 21:50:21 GMT -5
Hot song. She finally redeeming herself. I'm still waiting on a HOT uptempo tho.
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Post by vithor on Jan 31, 2019 14:00:24 GMT -5
She looks incredible. The music is still hard to get through though.
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Post by ๐ฏ๐ฒ lucy88 ๐ฏ๐ฒ on Feb 1, 2019 0:07:34 GMT -5
Agreed! She looks amazing as always! So heavenly! ๐
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Feb 6, 2019 19:56:42 GMT -5
Amerie is so stunning.
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Post by Zinc. on Apr 8, 2019 11:18:10 GMT -5
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Post by bat1990 on Apr 8, 2019 13:57:40 GMT -5
w/e, I'm so done with her.
Some people do indie right, like Mya, Ciara (so far, judgement is still out).
And some people just fade deeper into obscurity with it (Amerie, Nelly Furtado, Vanessa Carlton).
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Post by SHOOTER on Apr 9, 2019 0:09:26 GMT -5
Where the hell is Rich? She needs him!
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Post by ๐ฏ๐ฒ lucy88 ๐ฏ๐ฒ on Apr 11, 2019 11:58:59 GMT -5
She made the dopest albums with Rich.
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