Review:The album begins with the new single "Leavin'". The beat is total percussion and gets into your head. You'll be humming this song after hearing it once. It then transitions into "It's Over," which continues to have a new-feel beat for Jesse. He shows some stellar vocals and continues to show maturity... even towards the beginning of the album. Following "It's Over" comes "Rock You" Ft. Sean Garret. This is no "Grippin' on My Bed"... This is the most annoying 'get-used-to' song on the album. Jesse's use of his voice is slightly irritating. Plus, Garret raps, not sings. Following one disaster comes a beautiful song titled "How Do You Sleep". The main gear of the song is towards a girl that broke up with Jesse, & Jesse can't get over her. He's wondering how ,and if she's actually over him too. Once again, continuing with shocking beats that surprise you and make you think... is this a Jesse McCartney album?! Up next is "Into Ya". Nice beat, reminds me of an 'in-R&B' song right now. He talks about sex in an alluring and semi-secret way. Following "Into Ya" comes "Make Up"... This song would be one of the best in concert because of the bass. Pretty catchy, too. "My Baby" is one of the best songs on the LP. He shows that he's in the twenties and that he has really grown as a musician. ((Love this song)) Following a magnificent "My Baby" comes a tender "Told You So". I don't know how Jesse got so many great beats on the album but high-five to him and his team! "Told You So" has some great lyrics and shows that he's still geared towards his age-group. "Relapse" comes next... sounds like a beat Ne-Yo may use on his upcoming album. "Runnin'" follows... one of the best songs on the album. Crazy lyrics and rhythm. Makes you move in your seat!!! "Freaky"... all we need to say is WOW. Polow-Da-Don produced track... He shows that he can compete with Ne-Yo's new song "Closer"... maybe it'll be his new single & video. He only needs to get some killer dance moves! The album ends with "Not Your Enemy". "Not Your Enemy" is a somber end to the amazing album. Awesome voice, awesome voice, awesome voice! Leaves you feeling determined to listen to the album again and again.
Great job Jesse! Congratulations on creating this album... it really shows growth & maturity! You won't be let down with this album. He's really going to make some artists run for the hills... Jesse's back with new music, beats, production, and a new-found-maturity! Watch out... Departed is out May 20th. Make sure you cop it.
Fav Tracks:
"Leavin'", "How Do You Sleep", "Make Up", "My Baby", "Runnin'", & "Freaky"
Ehh Track(s):
"Rock You"
Tracklist:
1. Leavin’
2. It’s Over
3. Rock You (Feat. Sean Garrett)
4. How Do You Sleep
5. Into Ya
6. Make Up
7. My Baby
8. Told You So
9. Relapse
10. Runnin'
11. Freaky
12. Not Your Enemy
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: http://www.mediafire.com/?stn9pjdxbjx
Thank you to http://www.jonnyalisblog.com/ for the download link.
Make sure everybody goes out and supports Jesse McCartney on May 20th!!! Buy the album.
Updated- May 8, 2008:
Jesse McCartney's video for the first hit-single "Leavin'" It's High Quality & Ipod Ready. Props to BossBlueMusic for findin' it!
"Leavin" HQ IPOD VIDEO
