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Item Details
| Genre : | Dance & Soul | Catalogue Number : | CK92776 |
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| Format : | CD | Label : | Sony Urban Music |
| Issued : | 28 Dec 2004 | Item sourced from : | USA |
| Original Release Year : | 2004 | ||
| Number of Discs : | 1 | ||
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US Edition
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US Import
Released: 22 Mar 2005
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Japan Edition
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Released: 16 Nov 2005
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EUR Edition
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EUR Import
Released: 10 Jan 2005
HMV Review
If you've listened to Top 40 radio or flipped through the video channels during the past few years, odds are pretty good you know something about John Legend. He played piano on Lauryn Hill's Everything Is Everything and might as well be considered Kanye West's sidekick, having assisted the producer and MC on several sessions -- Jay-Z's Encore and Slum Village's Selfish being two of the more prominent 2004 singles featuring his work. A former choir director, he has also released a handful of energetic live discs, some of which are credited to his less hubristic birth name, John Stephens. And though he claims I've got something new, you've also heard substantial chunks of Get Lifted in records made decades ago by Sly & the Family Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Quincy Jones, and Bill Withers. This might not be a problem for listeners who crave anything that recalls the music they first heard in their youth, but Legend's over-reliance upon his inspirations is an impediment as much as a slick way to grab attention. That's because he has more than enough talent and charm to get by on his own. His own lyrics and hooks are unique and clever enough to get the point across that he's no everyday R&B artist and, just as importantly, he has a personable and instantly fetching voice you could listen to all day long. However, the association with West -- whose Sony-distributed boutique label released the record -- is very helpful. Without it, Legend would likely be zoned into neo-soul (2003's Live at SOB's New York City really makes this notion apparent), thereby standing little chance of reaching the ears of anyone younger than 30. The production work supporting his songs strikes a fine balance between soul and hip-hop, allowing him to appeal to those who are coming from either angle. This is a very good record. It's a given that Legend is destined to make at least two others that top it. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
More info
【2005 - 48th Grammy Award Best New Artist】
Credits
A. Wayne Stephens(Vocals), Candace Anderson(Vocals), Candice Anderson(Vocals), Clarence "Sleepy" Anderson(Vocals), Corey Hogan(Saxophone), Curtis Jay(Guitar), Dave Tozer(Bass), Dave Tozer(Guitar), Dave Tozer(Guitar (Bass)), Dave Tozer(Keyboards), Elizabeth Lea(Trombone), George Pajon(Guitar), Glen Jeffery(Guitar), James Roston(Vocals), Jayme Kelly Curtis(Guitar), Jenee Dixon(Trumpet), Jeremy Dyen(Synthesizer), Jimmy Coleman(Drums), John Legend(Keyboards), John Legend(Organ), John Legend(Piano), John Legend(Vocals), Kanye West(Vocals), Kashaan Stephens(Vocals), Lenesha Randolph(Vocals), MBalia Singley(Vocals), ＮＡ２(Vocals), Printz Board(Trumpet), Ronald Stephens(Vocals), Sharief Hobley(Guitar), Snoop Dogg(Vocals), Steve Tirpak(Trumpet), Swiss Chris Flueck(Drums), Tara Michel(Vocals), Tarey Torae(Vocals), Tarrey Torae(Vocals), Tim Izo(Flute), Tim Izo(Saxophone), Tom Craskey(Bass), Vaughn Stephens(Vocals), A. Wayne Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Brandy Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Brett Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Dionne Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Doris Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Horn Dogs(Horn), John Legend(Fender Rhodes), Kanye West(Rap), Kashaan Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Marjorie Stephens(Vocals (Background)), MBalia Singley(Vocals (Background)), Miri Ben-ari(Strings), Phyllis E. Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Phyllis Y. Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Ronald "Bumper" Stephnes(Handclapping), Ronald Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Shvona(Handclapping), Snoop Dogg(Rap), Tarrey Torae(Vocals (Background)), Ted Chung(Handclapping), Vada Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Vaughn Stephens(Vocals (Background)), Will I Am(Clavinet), Ronald "Bumper" Stephnes(Finger Snaps), Shvona(Finger Snaps), Ted Chung(Finger Snaps), Will I Am(Moog Bass), Will I Am(Moog Synthesizer), Snoop Dogg(Spoken Word), Aaron Fessel(Engineer), Andrew Dawson(Engineer), Andy Manganello(Engineer), Anthony Kilhoffer(Engineer), Dave Tozer(Engineer), Dave Tozer(Producer), DeVon "Devo" Harris(Producer), Jason Villaroman(Engineer), John Legend(Producer), Jun Ishizeki(Engineer), Kanye West(Producer), McGowan Southworth(Engineer), Michael Harmon(Engineer), Miri Ben-ari(Arranger), Miri Ben-ari(Producer), Paul Cho(Producer), Pete Donelly(Engineer), Will I Am(Producer), "Angry" Mike Eleopoulos(Assistant Engineer), Danny Clinch(Photography), Dave Tozer(Drum Programming), Dave Tozer(Programming), David Bett(Art Direction), David Bett(Design), Jared Robbins(Mixing Assistant), Jason Carson(Assistant Engineer), John Legend(Executive Producer), Kanye West(Drum Programming), Kanye West(Executive Producer), Kanye West(Programming), Manny Marroquin(Mixing), Michael Eleopoulos(Assistant Engineer), Miri Ben-ari(String Arrangements), Pablo Arraya(Assistant Engineer), Patricia Tyree(Photography), Patrick Fong(Design), Will I Am(Drum Programming), Will I Am(Programming), Tatiana Beedar(Stylist), Dave Tozer(Audio Production), John Legend(Audio Production), Kanye West(Audio Production), Kawan "KP" Prather(A&R), Matt Hueneman, Michael Peters(Audio Engineer), Snoop Dogg(Vocal Ad-Libs), Will I Am(Audio Production)
Songs
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1Prelude
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2Let's Get Lifted (03:37)
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3Used to Love U (03:30)
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4Alright (03:20)
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5She Don't Have to Know (04:52)
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6Number One (03:18)
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7I Can Change (05:01)
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8Ordinary People (04:41)
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9Stay With You (03:49)
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10Let's Get Lifted Again (02:18)
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11So High (05:07)
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12Refuge (When It's Cold Outside) (04:13)
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13It Don't Have to Change (03:23)
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14Live It Up (04:35)
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Kyussis | 北海道 | 30year | 09/November/2010
ルーサーバンドロスを彷彿させる風格と声。古風ではあるが、実は歌うと難しいカニエウエストのヒップホップソングも完璧に歌いこなしている。ドラマチックな流れも完璧だし、傑作でしょう。聞いて欲しいね。これ。0 people agree with this review
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がすたふ孫 | 神奈川県 | 40year | 11/April/2010
バラエティに富んだ曲群が収録されているが、それでもアルバムのトーンが揺らいでいないのは、ひとえに彼の声の魅力に尽きるところだと思う。コクと深みがあり、とても幸福感に溢れ包容感のあるどこか懐かしい声。堪らなく好きです。このアルバム聴いてると、音楽を楽しんでる臨場感が凄く伝わってくる。歌うことの喜びがひしひしと伝わってくる。そして創り出された音楽は、人を幸せにしてくれる素敵なものだって実感できる。素敵なナンバーが揃っていますが、⑧⑨が特に素敵です。年をとっても幾つになってもきっと長ーく聴き続けるだろう一枚です。現に今、そうなりつつある。。。0 people agree with this review
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アフロマニア | 大阪市 | 不明 | 03/November/2006
R＆BありソウルありHIPHOPありゴスペルありとブラックミュージックのすべてが詰まった傑作！アルバムの流れも絶妙で何度聞いてもどの曲も飽きることがない。ピアノ弾き語り「OrdinaryPeople」←これ最高！長くソウルミュージックを聞いてきたがこれはこれから何年先も聞き続けるであろう。。。2ndも渋かったが、個人的にはこの1stのが好きかも。 ライブ観てみたいね！0 people agree with this review
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