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Following the nine-times platinum CONFESSIONS, Usher had a tall order to fulfill with 2008's HERE I STAND. To his credit, the R&B sensation didn't merely replicate CONFESSIONS...Read more
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Great Effort - Cool R&B
This new release by Usher is more than welcome. Seventeen easy listening, very likable R&B tracks. Less than one third of the tracks ("Love in This Club" featuri...Read more
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Usher Did It Again
I love this CD! It shows why Usher is one of the best artists out there. He has GREAT vocals in this one like Movin' Mountains. I was hesitant in buy this CD cause I'd never r...Read more

Here I Stand by Usher (CD, May-2008, LaFace Records)

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Album Features
UPC:886972338828
Artist:Usher
Format:CD
Release Year:2008
Record Label:LaFace Records
Genre:R&B

Track Listing
1. Intro
2. Love In This Club - (featuring Young Jeezy)
3. This Ain't Sex
4. Trading Places
5. Moving Mountains
6. What's Your Name - (featuring will.i.am)
7. Prayer For You (Interlude)
8. Something Special
9. Love You Gently
10. Best Thing - (featuring Jay-Z)
11. Before I Met You
12. His Mistakes
13. Appetite
14. What's A Man To Do
15. Lifetime
16. Love In This Club Part II - (featuring Lil Wayne/Beyoncé)
17. Here I Stand
18. Will Work For Love

Details
Contributing Artists:Young Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, Jay-Z, Will.I.Am, Beyonce
Distributor:Sony Music Distribution (
Recording Type:Studio
Recording Mode:Stereo
SPAR Code:n/a

Album Notes
Following the nine-times platinum CONFESSIONS, Usher had a tall order to fulfill with 2008's HERE I STAND. To his credit, the R&B sensation didn't merely replicate CONFESSIONS, but instead moved into new thematic territory while still remaining true to his now-patented silky-smooth urban contemporary sound. Lyrically, HERE I STAND reflects Usher's commitments as a husband and father, with songs like "Before I Met You" and "Lifetime" replacing the wild narratives of his bachelor days. R&B's premiere player seems to have grown up.But even given Usher's maturity on this set, there's plenty to please the legions of fans used to his sensual, stylish music. Opener "Love in This Club" is a soaring, thumping anthem featuring a spot by Young Jeezy, while "Part II" boasts appearances by Beyonce and Lil Wayne. "Best Thing," featuring Jay Z, blends hip-hop with Usher's sweet soul. But the album's real highlights--moments like "Trading Places" and the old-school-sounding "Something Special"-- feature Usher's sexy, elastic voice unleashed to full effect, reminding listeners that just because Usher is settling down doesn't mean that he's getting stale.

Editorial Reviews
3 stars out of 5 -- The production is cocktail-lounge crunk, full of splashy cymbals, jazzy electric guitar and tinkly pianos.
Blender

[A] good portion of STAND's tunes deserve a place in the dance-floor pantheon... -- Grade: B+
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Here I Stand by Usher (CD, May-2008, LaFace Records)
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Great Effort - Cool R&B

Created: 27/12/08
This new release by Usher is more than welcome. Seventeen easy listening, very likable R&B tracks. Less than one third of the tracks ("Love in This Club" featuring Young Jeezy, "This Ain't Sex", "What's Your Name" and "Appetite" contains more of an upbeat style, while the rest shows a romantic, whole-hearted side both lyrically and melodically. Both versions of "Love in This Club" of this record reflect these two different moods. Particularly, I prefer the second one featuring Beyonce and Lil Wayne. The last track, "Here I Stand" hides a short song, that seems to be called - apparently - called "Will Work for Love" that begins playing after two minutes of waiting, and is available as a separate track for the digital download version.

Four Stars. This album is very good and will play on my CD player for quite a good time.
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Usher Did It Again

Created: 08/02/10
I love this CD! It shows why Usher is one of the best artists out there. He has GREAT vocals in this one like Movin' Mountains. I was hesitant in buy this CD cause I'd never really heard much about it, but I'm glad I bought it. I love the beat in several of the songs, and his lyrics show a great transition into being a father. Great hits with WILL I AM and Jay-Z and the remix of Love in this Club with Beyonce and Lil Wayne. I highly recommend the purchase if this CD especially if your on the fence about buying this one.
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Usher is the best

Created: 16/03/10
He always puts out good stuff. Never disappointed. Can't wait for his new cd. The only thing i don't like about some of his songs is that a lot are about sex...just make some hit dance music with better lyrics
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Usher Fanatic

Created: 10/01/10
If you love Usher, this CD is a must have. The songs are awesome, music is great, and Usher is again at his best. Highly recommend...
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Here I Stand by Usher

Created: 02/08/08
if you like Usher then you like here i stand.
it has best cd so far. You will not be disappointed. it a really good ablbum
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