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Personnel: John Legend (vocals, piano, keyboards, background vocals); Estelle, Brandy (vocals, background vocals); Agape International Choir, Kanye West, André 3000 (vocals); ...Read more
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by:doylerules16
The former John Stephens flits through rap, reggae, club grooves, guitar-led singer-songwriting and generic pop anthems, with an oversmooth Eighties sheen and sentimental, lov...Read more
J Legned Evolving
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I have to say that I am a die hard J. Legend fan, but it took me a few days to really get into this album. I feel like on this album J took more risks and tried to switch up ...Read more
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| Album Features | |
| UPC: | 886971374025 |
| Artist: | John Legend |
| Format: | CD |
| Release Year: | 2008 |
| Record Label: | Columbia (USA) |
| Genre: | Contemporary R&B, R&B |
Track Listing
1. Good Morning Intro
2. Green Light - (featuring André 3000)
3. It's Over - (featuring Kanye West)
4. Everybody Knows
5. Quickly - (featuring Brandy)
6. Cross The Line
7. No Other Love - (featuring Estelle)
8. This Time
9. Satisfaction
10. Take Me Away
11. Good Morning
12. I Love, You Love
13. If You're Out There
| Details | |
| Contributing Artists: | Kanye West, Andre 3000, Brandy, Estelle |
| Producer: | Kanye West, Will.I.Am, Trevor Horn, John Legend, Marcus Bryant, Shannon Sanders, Kawan Prather, Malay, Dirty Swift, Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin Quee, Bruce Waynne, Dave Tozer, Devon Harris, Drew Ramsey, Syience, Christopher Breaux, Dwayne Chin-Quee, Mitchum "Khan" Chin, Mitchum Chin |
| Distributor: | Sony Music Distribution ( |
| Recording Type: | Studio |
| Recording Mode: | Stereo |
| SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
Personnel: John Legend (vocals, piano, keyboards, background vocals); Estelle, Brandy (vocals, background vocals); Agape International Choir, Kanye West, André 3000 (vocals); Malay (various instruments, keyboards, programming); Mitchum Chin (guitar, keyboards); Tomi Martin, Sharief Hobley (guitar); Dave Tozer (guitars, keyboards); Tim Pierce, Trevor Horn (guitars); Joel Pargman, Lorenz Gamma, Irina Voloshina, Nina Evtuhov, Katia Popov, Robin Olson, Mark Sazer, Tammy Hatwan, Jennie Levin, Alan Grunfeld, Neil Samples, Charles Parker , Julie Rogers, Robert Martin , Sid Page, Bruce Dukov, Igor Szwec, Lesa Terry, Shalini Vijayan, Neel Hammond, Emma Kummrow, Darius Campo, Olga Konopelsky, Gregory Teperman (violin); Alexandra Leem, Shawn Mann, Carole Castillo, Carolyn Riley, Kate Reddish, Piotr Jandula, Davis A. Barnett, Alma Fernandez (viola); Gioyanna Clayton, Larry Corbett, Jennie Lorenzo, Cecilia Tsan, Victor Lawrence (cello); Paul Klintworth, Dana Kelley, Jennie Kim, Jim Thatcher (French horn); Dean Fraser, Hornz Unlimited (horns); Eugene "Man Man" Roberts (keyboards, vocoder, programming); Stephen Tirpak, Jamie Muhoberac, Shannon Sanders (keyboards); Drew Dembowski, Bruce Morgenthaler, Pete Donnelly, Sue Raney, Ann Atkinson (bass instrument); Pharrell Williams (percussion, background vocals); Luis Jardim (percussion); Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin Quee (programming); Jessyca Wilson, Lenesha Randolph, Terrence "Scar" Smith, Christopher "Lonny" Breaux, Candice Anderson (background vocals).Audio Mixers: Kevin "KD" Davis; Manny Marroquin; Alex Yenguen; Jean-Marie Horvat; Mike "Hitman" Wilson.Arrangers: Stephen Tirpak; Dave Tozer; Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin Quee; Larry Gold; Nick Ingman; Pete Murray .The third full-length from John Legend finds the neo-soul singer-songwriter mixing it up a bit. Whereas its predecessor, the excellent ONCE AGAIN, stayed the course of smooth yet passionate retro-themed R&B, EVOLVER experiments with different sounds and styles. The lead single, "Green Light," with its amped-up programmed beat, synths, and cameo from Andre 3000, sounds more like a 21st-century club jam than an old-school throwback. Reggae, ballads, adult contemporary, and digitized contemporary R&B all make their way into the album's diverse musical stew. Whether it's the mellow, low-key funk of "It's Over," the synth-pop of "Satisfaction" (one can imagine the song being performed by Depeche Mode), or the guest spots from Brandy, Estelle, and Kanye West, EVOLVER keeps the listener guessing. It may not have the consistency of Legend's first two releases, but its cornucopia of interesting sounds and directions offer something for everyone.
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Created: 10/11/08
) 
The former John Stephens flits through rap, reggae, club grooves, guitar-led singer-songwriting and generic pop anthems, with an oversmooth Eighties sheen and sentimental, loved-up lyrics that take him dangerously close to a sloppy, drossy territory.
That is John's problem: his contemporary soul, lovely though its melodies are, suggests facility rather than passion, skill instead of instinct.
His new album remains earthbound.
He lends some old school soul sophistication to the R&B scene, but often seems to promise more than he delivers.
His third album, filled with big name guests, such as Kanye West, Will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas and Andre 3000 of Outkast, because he can, is a case in point - laid-back, confident, diverse... and a little disappointing.
"Good Morning" is a standard smoochy wake-up call, "This Time" could easily be farmed out to a boy band without seeming any less vacuous, while "If You're Out There's "inspirational" lyrics amount to no more than a string of clichés.
And this with mandatory gospel choir.
The blithe reggae track "No Other Love", the Estelle duet, is enjoyable and sultry enough. At least his new protégé, Estelle, gets to return the favour.
"References to "change", "destiny" and "the future" abound; the arrival, midway through, of surging chorales is reassuringly inevitable, as are the crashing power chords.
It is a little corny, but don't be surprised if you too get swept up in its grandeur on....November 4".-A.Macpherson
As on Legend's previous two efforts, his balladry can tend towards banality, and bland slow jams such as "Cross the Line" prove unmemorable.
"We suspect Legend aspires to be a modern Stevie Wonder or Marvin Gaye. He has ended up as the 21st-century Lionel Richie".- Dan Cairns
But the innate warmth of John's voice mostly carries his material.
Highlights: "Green Light", "It's Over" and "No Other Love".
That is John's problem: his contemporary soul, lovely though its melodies are, suggests facility rather than passion, skill instead of instinct.
His new album remains earthbound.
He lends some old school soul sophistication to the R&B scene, but often seems to promise more than he delivers.
His third album, filled with big name guests, such as Kanye West, Will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas and Andre 3000 of Outkast, because he can, is a case in point - laid-back, confident, diverse... and a little disappointing.
"Good Morning" is a standard smoochy wake-up call, "This Time" could easily be farmed out to a boy band without seeming any less vacuous, while "If You're Out There's "inspirational" lyrics amount to no more than a string of clichés.
And this with mandatory gospel choir.
The blithe reggae track "No Other Love", the Estelle duet, is enjoyable and sultry enough. At least his new protégé, Estelle, gets to return the favour.
"References to "change", "destiny" and "the future" abound; the arrival, midway through, of surging chorales is reassuringly inevitable, as are the crashing power chords.
It is a little corny, but don't be surprised if you too get swept up in its grandeur on....November 4".-A.Macpherson
As on Legend's previous two efforts, his balladry can tend towards banality, and bland slow jams such as "Cross the Line" prove unmemorable.
"We suspect Legend aspires to be a modern Stevie Wonder or Marvin Gaye. He has ended up as the 21st-century Lionel Richie".- Dan Cairns
But the innate warmth of John's voice mostly carries his material.
Highlights: "Green Light", "It's Over" and "No Other Love".
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Created: 29/04/09
) I have to say that I am a die hard J. Legend fan, but it took me a few days to really get into this album. I feel like on this album J took more risks and tried to switch up his style a little bit. Out all of my favorites, I would have to say Quickly featuring Brandy, This Time and Everyone Knows are songs that all his listeners will appreciate.
John Legend is legendary
Created: 15/06/09
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I love this CD. I decided to buy it after watching John Legend perform 2 songs from this CD on Good Morning America. I can't stop listening to it.
He is just so smooth, love it, love it, love it. So will you.............
He is just so smooth, love it, love it, love it. So will you.............
i liked it. really good seller thanks
Created: 10/04/09
i love him so much,i simply have no words to describe this man's music. he is more than fantastic, to call him outstanding is an insult! i am so in love with john's music. every song he makes turns to gold. if i only had the chance to meet him, sing with him, do a collab with him and have him teach me the piano. i wish that he and alicia keys could do a collaboration... Read more. now that would be magical. there is something about him when he sits in fron of that piano, history and magic is created. i love you john legend!! keep it up! u have a fan 4 eternity!
EVOLVER BY JOHN LEGEND CD
Created: 18/12/10
) I WANTED A SONG GREEN LIGHT BUT THE CD DID NOT COME SO I CAN NOT GIVE IT A GOOD RATING I COULD NOT LISTEN TO THE QUALITY
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