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Post by bluegangsta on Oct 12, 2019 23:37:51 GMT -5
Yikes at these reviews. Haven't listened yet and I'm certainly in no rush now. Listen for yourself, don’t listen to the haters |
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Post by crdubb17 on Oct 13, 2019 1:31:22 GMT -5
I think my favorite thing about this album is the maturity in the tone of her voice. I was really shocked at how impressed I was with the album. I don't NEED a couple of the tracks (particularly 9-11), but I don't despise them or anything. Really wishing we could've gotten that Brandy and Jazmine record, though.
I will say, I would never have known this was an independent album based on the production quality. I like this one a bit better than the last, but there are still several songs I don't see myself returning to. And even the ones I can appreciate, I don't LOVE them. I might try to put the best of this one and The Definition together and make a solid album for me lol.
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Post by Jay D83 on Oct 13, 2019 5:42:46 GMT -5
I like "Free", "Fighting" and "Looking For You" which puts it on par with the last Fantasia project I liked "The Side Effects Of You" but nowhere near my all-time favorites, "Free Yourself" and Self Titled.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Oct 13, 2019 9:15:10 GMT -5
Side Effects of You was a stellar album imo.
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 13, 2019 17:34:36 GMT -5
Side Effects of You was a stellar album imo. Agreed! Fantasia
Side Effects of You
Free Yourself
Back to Me
Sketchbook
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Post by Live Your Life on Oct 13, 2019 17:52:50 GMT -5
Yeah, this is on par with The Definition of..., but I will say that the slower songs have very nice production quality, especially to be an indie R&B album. Very nice vocal production too, she sounds great. I actually think "The Way!" might be my favorite song on the album, aside from "Enough." Too bad it's so short.
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Post by Rican@ on Oct 13, 2019 22:29:21 GMT -5
Side Effects of You was a stellar album imo. Agreed! Fantasia
Side Effects of You
Free Yourself
Back to Me
Sketchbook
The Definition of...I put it right above "Free Yourself." That album sounds dated with the exception of the title track and "Truth Is." It didn't age well with me ("Fantasia" didn't either, but it was such a great departure from the debut that I appreciate it a lot). |
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Post by crdubb17 on Oct 14, 2019 14:23:13 GMT -5
Side Effects of You (actual flawless album from top to bottom)>>Back To Me=Fantasia=Free Yourself>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sketchbook>=The Definition of..
Those first 4 albums are absolute classic records though. Her major label run was incredible quality-wise.
Does anyone have the credits for this? I can't find anything on Apple music.
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Post by stunnedout on Oct 14, 2019 16:17:15 GMT -5
Some one get her back in the studio with Harmony Samuels because these garageband mixtapes aren't cutting it.  |
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 14, 2019 17:45:18 GMT -5
Does anyone have the credits for this? I can't find anything on Apple music. The Co-Captains produced the whole album aside from Looking for You. |
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Post by speeddial on Oct 21, 2019 18:53:26 GMT -5
Is this accurate? It looks like Fantasia's album sold 8,092 units (pure sales) during its 1st week of release to be placed at #10 on that list; however, with streaming and digital downloads factored in, "SKETCHBOOK" did not crack the Top 50. See below. hitsdailydouble.com/building_album_chart |
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Post by Caviar on Oct 21, 2019 20:03:29 GMT -5
“The Way!” should’ve been longer.
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Post by Rican@ on Oct 21, 2019 20:32:36 GMT -5
“The Way!” should’ve been longer. I love it! It could be my favorite on the album |
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 23, 2019 2:22:35 GMT -5
Sketchbook debuted at #62 with 10k SPS (8k sales).
Chart History
Free Yourself debuted at #8 with 240k.
Fantasia debuted at #19 with 133k.
Back to Me debuted at #2 with 117k.
Side Effects of You debuted at #2 with 91k.
The Definition of... debuted at #6 with 32k SPS (29k sales).
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Post by Rican@ on Oct 23, 2019 16:17:16 GMT -5
I would have called this a success if she did at least 20K with her debut week. "Enough" wasn't enough (pun intended).
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2019 16:18:38 GMT -5
I would have called this a success if she did at least 20K with her debut week. "Enough" wasn't enough (pun intended). ...and this was WITH a ticket bundle. |
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Post by Rican@ on Oct 23, 2019 16:53:50 GMT -5
I would have called this a success if she did at least 20K with her debut week. "Enough" wasn't enough (pun intended). ...and this was WITH a ticket bundle. Oh my! Damn. |
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Post by msstrictly on Oct 23, 2019 21:24:57 GMT -5
Her bundle was 1 CD for every two tickets instead of every ticket like most others.
Not sure why they did it that way.
I was hoping for 16K which would have been half of the last album.
I actually like the album. I still need her back SANGING (not over the top stuff) like on the first 3 albums sighhh!
My favorites are:
Free
Take Off
Believer-this one grew on me but fast. The repetition is contagious. Just don't like the light singing! Put my girl back in FULL VOICE!
Looking For You
Bad Girl
Fighting and Warning- These songs are not my personal style preference BUT I dig them. Especially Warning I'm just glad she's in full singing voice. Warning is growing on me.
Speaking of the concert is GREAT!
She performs some old deep album cuts from the first three albums. A few of my favorites. She does some STELLAR mashups!
Of course songs from the new album.
I don't want to give away too much but you won't be disappointed.
She takes you to the club then church in ONE HOUR!
Robin Thicke was really good too. He told stories as he went through his songs. Got his dance on too!
Tank of course took off his shirt. Played the piano danced a little. Mentioned his new album about 100 times!
Bonfyre was cool. I like her songs. Her voice was okay. She was a cool opener.
Side Note:
WHERE is Dre' and Vidal? They produced "Baby Making Hips" and "I Nominate U" from the 2nd album. I need them back for the next album lol!
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Post by Troublemaker on Oct 24, 2019 6:47:08 GMT -5
Her bundle was 1 CD for every two tickets instead of every ticket like most others. Not sure why they did it that way. I was hoping for 16K which would have been half of the last album. I actually like the album. I still need her back SANGING (not over the top stuff) like on the first 3 albums sighhh! My favorites are: Free Take Off Believer-this one grew on me but fast. The repetition is contagious. Just don't like the light singing! Put my girl back in FULL VOICE! Looking For You Bad Girl Fighting and Warning- These songs are not my personal style preference BUT I dig them. Especially Warning I'm just glad she's in full singing voice. Warning is growing on me. Speaking of the concert is GREAT! She performs some old deep album cuts from the first three albums. A few of my favorites. She does some STELLAR mashups! Of course songs from the new album. I don't want to give away too much but you won't be disappointed. She takes you to the club then church in ONE HOUR! Robin Thicke was really good too. He told stories as he went through his songs. Got his dance on too! Tank of course took off his shirt. Played the piano danced a little. Mentioned his new album about 100 times! Bonfyre was cool. I like her songs. Her voice was okay. She was a cool opener. Side Note: WHERE is Dre' and Vidal? They produced "Baby Making Hips" and "I Nominate U" from the 2nd album. I need them back for the next album lol! thanks that's all I need. Just bought tickets to see her (& them) on Sunday. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2019 22:27:15 GMT -5
A show! Glad I finally got to see her live. The energy!!
I was a little annoyed with her cutting some of the songs short (ESPECIALLY “Bittersweet”) but otherwise great show.
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Post by speeddial on Oct 27, 2019 13:47:18 GMT -5
An attendee of Fantasia's "Sketchbook Tour" in New York City posted the full video of Fantasia's time on stage:
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Post by Dreams on Nov 6, 2019 9:59:43 GMT -5
I'm late but I just got around to listening to the album. I agree with most of you - Sketchbook is better than The Definition of..., but not by much; I mean, I'm keeping 5 tracks off it ("The Way!" "Enough," "Bad Girl," "Holy Ghost" and "Warning") as opposed to the three I kept off TDO ("So Blue," "Wait For You" and "Roller Coasters"). Too bad "The Way!" is so short because it's a great song.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2019 10:45:50 GMT -5
First album of hers that has not won me over. And her previous one was also not super exciting, but definitely better than this.
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Post by Live Your Life on Dec 7, 2019 17:04:12 GMT -5
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Post by stunnedout on Dec 12, 2019 19:41:19 GMT -5
Okay so i think "fighting" is my favorite song on this album.
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Post by blujayyoungs on Dec 21, 2019 0:23:08 GMT -5
43 Fantasia Lakefront Arena New Orleans, La. Nov. 16, 2019 $390,405 5313/5730 1/0 $125, $59.50 AEG Presents
45 Fantasia Fox Theatre Detroit, Mich. Nov. 10, 2019 $384,773 4792/4881 1/0 $125, $48.50 AEG Presents
47 Fantasia Bojangles’ Coliseum Charlotte, N.C. Nov. 29, 2019 $377,103 5316/7006 1/0 $99, $59 AEG Presents
50 Fantasia UMBC Event Center Baltimore, Md. Nov. 01, 2019 $350,949 4873/4873 1/1 $125, $59 AEG Presents
Pretty good touring figures!!
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Post by Caviar on Dec 21, 2019 1:29:56 GMT -5
Damn!
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Post by Ty on Dec 21, 2019 13:32:38 GMT -5
Good for her!! She's got a great lineup of tourmates so I'm not surprised at these great figures.
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Post by Mike on Jul 9, 2020 19:56:58 GMT -5
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Post by SHOOTER on Aug 25, 2020 15:36:58 GMT -5
Happy anniversary to Back to Me! 🥳
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