Uh-oh, oh, oh, oh! The world might be coming to an end because quiet as kept I'm feeling the new album from New Kids On The Block! I remember when the album dropped I was at the Virgin Mega Store peeping the Young Jeezy album( which is a killa in it's own right) and I looked at the NKOTB joint and rolled my eyes. I said what can some 40 year dudes have to say? Well as I listen to the album right now they have a lot to say! This is a very good album. They came hard on this one with production from Polow Da Don, Teddy Riley and Akon. Now that is some strength right there and you not to mention the guest-appearances from Ne-Yo, The Pussycat Dolls and New Edition. To real with you the only reason I really had any interest to listen to album was for the New Edition joint. I'm a big fan of NE! It was good to see the two groups that Maurice Starr founded come together. There was mad tension between the two for many years since NE thought they were short-changed on the many benefits NKOTB received because they were a white pop group. I would have to agree NE never had dolls, lunchboxes, cartoon and etc. But time heals wounds as they say.
But this NKOTB is full of uptempo cuts that make you think is this the same dudes that rocked the scene 22 years ago. Yes, I know that they are grown-ass men but you get what I mean. This album is very refreshing the production is on point there is no T-Pain on this joint too! So that right there grants it 100 cool points from me.
This a all-around grown folk album as it should be. If you're expecting bubble-gum lyrics and mess like that...sorry for you! It doesn't seem to matter their fans are mature as well and it didn't hurt their numbers. The debut at number 2 selling 95,000 copies. So that is not the numbers they did back in the 80's, but hell times they have a changed. The economy is ruined people don't go to music stores anymore so what do you expect. The album is still rolling strong on the charts in the Top 30.
So do yourself a favor and go cop this joint. Again, I know I normally don't do this but you need to trust me on this. Until next time turn it up cuz' "The Music Ain't Loud Enough"!
Old School - http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--2164983
New School - http://new.music.yahoo.com/singleVideo/?vid=157380834
3 comments:
I usually trust you, but I can't bring myself to listen. I just can't.
Go Eagles!
It's hard to believe that they still have skills after all this time. Now, based on your review I will have to check them out.
It is pretty good... I've seen two videos...... with them as grown men... They sound pretty good.... :)
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