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| 1. Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard |
| 2. Headstrong - Trapt |
| 3. Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne |
| 4. In My Place - Coldplay |
| 5. Love Is Only a Feeling - The Darkness |
| 6. Blurry - Puddle of Mudd |
| 7. Heaven - Live |
| 8. Falls on Me - Fuel |
| 9. Rest in Pieces - Saliva |
| 10. So Far Away - Staind |
| 11. Four to the Floor - Starsailor |
| 12. Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne |
| 13. Hanging by a Moment - Lifehouse |
| 14. Wherever You Will Go - The Calling |
| 15. Where Are We Runnin' - Lenny Kravitz |
| 16. Punk Rock 101 - Bowling for Soup |
| 17. Rock Show - blink-182 |
| 18. Down with the Sickness - Disturbed |
| 19. Ride - The Vines |
| 20. Youth of the Nation - P.O.D. |
Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Full title, NOW That's What I Call Alternative Rock! Import only collection of the ever worldwide popular NOW! series. This 20 track collection features alt-rock hits of the decade. Highlights include, Coldplay 'In My Place', Blink 182 'the Rock Show', Lifehouse 'Hanging By a Moment', Staind 'So Far Away', Starsailor 'Four to the Floor', Avril Lavigne 'Sk8er Boi', Trapt 'Headstrong', Yellowcard 'Ocean Avenue', The Darkness 'Love is Only a Feeling', Fountain's of Wayne 'Stacy's Mom', Bowling for Soup 'Punk Rock 101', The Calling 'Wherever You Will Go', P.O.D. 'Youth of the Nation' and many more. EMI.
The main reason I still listen to these compact discs when I have a bad day would be not really because of the words or the beat, but mostly because of what the songs remind me of. They are a familiar thing and you always remember the words no matter how hard you have tried to forget. I am one of those people that anything that I am familiar and comfortable with I will not get rid of because I don't really like changes much. These were all popular songs when I was in junior high and they remind me of those days. Also, when I am just cruising down the highway blasting the compact disc as loud as possible and belting out the words is comforting to me.
These compact discs may not be on everyone's must buy list but they are still good songs no matter how old they get. Every song on these two compact discs were played on the radio many times over. In many cases way too often but this did help in making sure everyone heard these songs. Also, the beats and words were easy enough to follow for the younger kids. With these being songs you would hear on the radio they would also be played anywhere that junior high aged kids would be hanging out like school dances and skating rinks.
I also feel that there is one really meaningful song on the second disc of this collection. This song has a very simple beat, but if you sit there and listen to the words it has a ton of meaning. This is the last song on the disc antilitter Everybody's Free by Baz Luhrmann. This is by far the song on these compact discs I listen to the most as a pick me up song. I don't even sing to this one, I just sit there and soak in the words. I think these compact discs are just all around enjoyable because can you honestly say if you were alone in your car or house and heard; "Barbie Girl", "...Baby One More Time" or songs by Spice Girls or Backstreet Boys you wouldn't sing along? I love to listen to these old hits and no matter how "uncool" the bands and songs seem to my peers listening to them just never completely die out of my mind.
The appearance of Britney was of course nec. when summerizing the pop sensations of the late 90's. Of course the Backstreet BOys will make a repeat appearance because they were just that huge...but what shocked me was seeing Everclear again, not that I'm against it (I love the song despite it was so played out) but it just shocked me that the general 'Top 40' public wanted to hear more from these guys.
This album also included some new acts like 'New Radicals' and Robbie Williams, who is actually one of the greatest things to come out of the UK...ever. Semisonic give us the wreched 'Closing Time' and the Spice Girls say 'Goodbye' to everyone...boohoohoo...There is some hope though. Sheryl Crow delivers another great song, as does U2 with 'Sweetest Thing'. Garbage (awesome band) give us one of my favorite tracks of 'Version 2.0' and Cake delivers one of the best songs of the entire year with 'Never There' (I have this really funny story that goes along with this track...another place another time)...Sublime is also a highlight. Love them, wish it weren't edited, but I still love them! Hate 'Praise You' but love 'Take me There' and while it's not really a song you can't go wrong with Baz Luhrmann.
All in all it's decent...not as consistant as Vol. 1 but still delivering a nice glimpse of my past...and everybody elses!
(1) Britney Spears "...Baby One More Time" C-. The song is very catchy with a sexual tone in it's slick production, yet there's really nothing left beneath the sugar. Sounds great at first; then we realize how little the song really. Still, it was a VERY big hit, so I guess it deserves a place on the album.
(2) New Radicals "You Get What You Give" A. In response to the fast, flash of Britney; here is a relaxed, low key tune that's really about something. Lead singer, Gregg Alexander has a cool tone to his voice that is perfect for delivering his intelligent lyrics. Though the song clocks in at near 5 minutes; it is always able to keep attention throughout.
(3) Robbie Williams "Millennium" A-. Of couse it was shamelessly released to take advantage of the Y2K craze, but it's still a really good single. Robbie is definetly a great male vocalist and his material is equal to his voice. The lyrics really do sum up the insane feelings and fears of the time. It's a shame Americans have never caught on to Robbie.
(4) Semisonic "Closing Time" B. Semisonic was praised to be a great post-grunge band, but they never lived up to it. The 1st single of their sophmore LP isn't bad at all; it's just on the safe side. There's nothing wrong with the craft of delivery, but think about what it could have been if it was more daring.
(5) U2 "The Sweetest Thing" (The Single Mix) B+. Originally a B-side from "The Joshua Tree" (1987), this is a pretty good mix of a U2 classic. Although it's not one of their VERY BEST works; it still does a nice job of conveying the talent U2 brought to the 1980s. A minor, if highly satisfing offer from one of the greatest groups ever.
(6) Sheryl Crow "My Favorite Mistake" A. Simply put; this is Sheryl Crow at her best. Striking, heartfelt lyrics combined with her near flawless guitar chords make for an excellent pop/rock track with real heart. One of 1998's best and possible a personal best from her 11 year career.
(7) Fatboy Slim "Praise You" A. Another brilliant offering from Fatboy Slim: an artist who always does things HIS way. Light on substance and lyrics, yet there is so much to praise for the skill and energy which he infuses into the song. This is the perfect example of why he was the front runner of the "Big Beat Movement".
(8) Garbage "I Think I'm Paranoid" A. Perfect, cutting edge rock from a great female group. The song has some meaning, but the most notable parts are the group's electrified beats which are flowing with energy. It's a catchy, distinct sound that we've never heard before, and that is a relief when you consider today's rock music.
(9) Cake "Never There" B-. Very toned down and subdued compared to the last two tracks. Cake seems like an old fashioned group, yet there is something unmistakenly modern about them. This song has many charms, including the content and horn arrangments, but something seems to be holding it back. You wait for everything to just "pop" into something really grand, yet it never does.
(10) 98 Degrees "Because Of You" A-. While "Invisible Man" was good; this was the single that elevated 98 Degrees among the rest in their genre. It is presented as a pop song, yet the slick R&B current runs beneath it all. As male groups go, few can harmnonize like these guys can; and the essential to gracefully deliver these beautiful lyrics. It'a a small treasure.
(11) Spice Girls "Goodbye" A. Yes, that is an "A" next to a song by the Spice Girls. After all the worthless, mindless dance-pop they bombarded us with; they pull together to create a powerful, touching friendship ballad that really gets under the skin. How ironic is it, that their last song released released in the U.S. would turn out to be a masterpiece?
(12) Blackstreet and Mya feat. Ma$e and Blinky Blink "Take Me There" D. What were all these talented artists thinking? Signing up to do a theme song for "Rugrats" is not a smart career move. Everything about this song diminishes the crdibiliity of the artists involved. As a vehicle for the talents of Blackstreet, Mya and Ma$e; this is a deadly miscalculation. A real disaster from otherwise sane producer Teddy Riley.
(13) R. Kelly "When A Womnan's Fed Up" A. Now this is what music SHOULD be. Powerful and deep; this is a perfect single to display R. Kelly's vast talents. Everything falls perfectly into place, and carries alot of atmosphere and dimension. The writing and beats are so crisp and touching that we can't help but get caught up in this heartbreaking tale.
(14) Everclear "Father Of Mine" B+. The usual quality that expect from that wondeful, underrated group known as Everclear. As always, Art Alexakis' powerful lyrics and voice create a rich, vivid single that is flowing with the group's style. Serves as a good companion to Simple Plan's "Perfect" (2004).
(15) Sublime "What I Got" C. There's some skill in this rock tune, but it's just not very satisfying in the end. It's too short and breif to really go anywhere and we crave more. The group, although higly overrated, does have some talent; yet the don't let it shine to it's full potential here.
(16) Backstreet Boys "I'll Never Break Your Heart" B+. An early showcase for the boys' mastery of the pop ballad. The wrioting seems outdated, yet their smooth voices and charisma elevate it to heartfelt and beautiful. They get panned as "teen pop", but this exceeds that classification in almost every way.
(17) Jay-Z "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" B+. One of the few rap songs on the earlier "NOW"s; this is a strange mix from Jay-Z. His lyrics a rhyming is as tight as ever, but the chorus borrowed from "Annie" is a little jolting at times. Thankfully it isn't used too much, a mixes fairly well at times. In the enmd this is a solid rap track from a great rapper.
(18) Baz Luhrmann "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" A-. This is definetly the most unique song ever put on ANY "NOW". The entire song is spoken word over 5 minutes long. Yet the words have deep sense of poetry to them, and are highly effective because of their relevance. If nothing else this is original to every word.
Bottom Line: ***. A solid collection of Top 40 hits from Late 1998 and early 1999. A good amount of variety and quality helps the album flow very well throughout it's entire running time. It also serves as proof that "NOW" figured out the secret to making a good compilation from the begining. Something that many imitators can't seem to accomplish
Ok.
1. Britney Spears, Baby One More Time: B- I used to hate this song, now I like it because Britney Spears sucks really bad now.
2. New Radicals, You Get What You Give: B Good song. Nothing special, but a good listen.
3. Robbie Williams, Millenium: D- Sorry, I thought it sounded like Justin Timberlake smoking p0t.
4. Semisonic, Closing Time: A One of my favs. Too bad Semisonic was a one-hit wonder.
5. U2, The Sweetest Thing: C- Worst U2 song to date. Slow, stupid, and boring.
6. Sheryl Crow, My Favorite Mistake: B- Not the best from Sheryl Crow, but, I guess it's decent.
7. Fatboy Slim, Praise You: B+ Not the best from Fatoby Slim either. It's still pretty good.
8. Garbage, I Think I'm Paranoid: C+ Pop-Metal? Don't think so.
9. Cake, Never There: B+ Pretty good, but why is it so short?
10. 98, Because Of You: D+ Worst 98 song yet.
11. Spice Girls, Goodbye: F The worst song on the CD. The Spice Girls can do much better!
12. Mya & Blackstreet, Take Me There: F Rugrats? Right...next track
13. R. Kelly, When A Woman's Fed Up: C- This song has absolutely no point! Who cares?
14. Everclear, Father Of Mine: A Woo...a breath of fresh air from the crap on the last 4 tracks. This is a great AC song!
15. Sublime, What I Got: A Once again, this is a great song, that is really short.
16. Backstreet Boys, I'll Never Break Your Heart: C- Meaningful lyrics with horrible singers.
17. Jay-Z, Hard Knock Life: B+ This was a great rap song, but Now could have done a bit better with editing.
18. Baz Luhrman, Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen: F I've changed my mind, this is the worst song on this CD. Wait, it can't be because it's not a song!
CD. Various Artists, Now 2 Overall Grade: C+
Truly not the best now, but I've seen much worse with Now 12 and 17.
Britney Spears - (You Drive Me) Crazy: This is my favorite Britney song of all time. Not only is the beat great but it makes me want to sing along. A+
Marc Anthony - I Need To Know: No I don't need to know and this song is just awful I always skip it when I listen to this cd. F-
Mandy Moore - Candy: Great song and great singer. I always did like Mandy Moore's music. A
Eiffel 65 - Blue: This song was awesome; that is all I can say. I loved the song and the music video. This is one of the best songs on the cd. A+
Sonique - It Feels So Good: It depends on my mood with this song. I like the singer but this song was overplayed. C
Lenny Kravitz - I Belong To You: This wasn't one of Lenny's best songs and this song was 2 years old at the time this was released but it is catchy none-the-less. B
Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You: I liked this song; I danced to it at my wedding reception. It is very romantic. B+
Joe - I Wanna Know: Like the previous song, this is another romantic song that brings back memories. A-
Aaliyah - Try Again: I miss Aaliyah; this was a woman who could sing and the songs were meaningful. I loved this song and I do refer to it from time to time when I am talking with friends. A+
Jennifer Lopez - Waiting For Tonight: This was a good hit for Jennifer. I have to admit the music video was better. B
Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite: Please don't get it on tonite, this was the second song I didn't like on this cd. Even the music sounded bad. F
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals - Steal My Kisses: An average song, have no complaints. C
Smash Mouth - Then The Morning Comes: This was another great hit off of their cd. It is catchy and plain addictive. A+
Train - Meet Virginia: I am not a big fan of Train but I did like this song. I liked it the first time I heard it. A-
Macy Gray - I Try: This is the one of two songs I liked by Macy Gray. It is a shame she went downhill after this cd but I still like this song. A
Hanson - This Time Around: I have no comment on this song. Hanson should have given up with the cd previous to this. They don't deserve an F they deserve a Z-
blink-182 - All The Small Things: This was a great song. The beat and the way it went was good enough to buy the cd. A
Superstar Mandy Moore, who at this day and age is better known for her acting than her singing, serves up her debut single 'Candy' here and shows us that pretty face aside this girl can sing too. Out of all the pop queen diva's, next to Christina of course, Mandy has the purist voice, deffinatly surpassing Britney and that 'shoot myself if I ever have to hear her sing another song' Jessica Simpson.
There are some questionmarks here and they come in the form of Eiffel 65 and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, both of which turn out tracks here that are less than impressive. I never was a far on 'Blue' and until this disc had never heard of 'Steal KIsses' but neither track makes me want to listen. I label these 'Skipable'...
I actually like 'It Feels So Good' mostly becasue it's not average and while it takes a little getitng used to it's still worth the listen. Finally a Lenny Kravitz song I like!!! 'I Belong to You' is a great song and it really showcases Kravitz talent, talent I wasn't privy to until this song. Savage Garden was big with a lot of my girlfriends at the time (both platonic and romantic) and 'I Knew I Loved You' was truly one of the best...plus I have a special place in my heart for that track (some naughty things happened while that track was pumpin').
Some strong tracks by the late Aaliyah (RIP) and a killer track by Montel (love this guy) help round out this album, making it more about the music than any particular genre. And yes J. Lo delivers with 'Waiting for Tonight' which is one of the best dance songs out there, and while some hated it I absolutly loved Trains 'Meet Virginia' for it was our first chance to meet Trian and they are truly one great band. Even Macy is forgivable here for she adds something to this album that no other artist could have...and that's an air of toleration. Notice I didn't list her with the 'sucky' songs for even though I'm not a huge fan of her or 'I Try' I've always respected her talent for what it was even if I just didn't quite get it.
Blink closes us out with yet another great song, though a bit overplayed...but it's Blink and you have to love them. Great collection of the best the year had to offer. Yes some were missed, some great and some not so, but what was shared was still memerable and well worth the storage space.
(1) Backstreet Boys "Larger Than Life" A+. Commonly known for their ballads, the boys deliver a perfect dance number here. Everything is pumped up to create an energized, stormin' pop/rock track flowing with solid beats. You can't help getting caught up in the energy and excitment this gererates. One of 1999's best singles.
(2) Britney Spears "(You Drive Me) Crazy" C+. Fun beat and production, yet very shallow in the end. Sticks to memory afterwards, but after examination we realizie that the song is about nothing. Though it isn't terrible; there are many more songs out there which are more worthy of our time.
(3) Marc Anthony "I Need To Know" A. Simple content that is filled with so much energy, zest and excitment to make it work on all levels. Anthony shows himself to be a very versatile vocalist, and a person who can flow perfectly with his beats. The song is wisely on the short side, any longer could have ruined it. This is a true treasure of 1999.
(4) Mandy Moore "Candy" B+. The material doesn't have much in terms of depth, but Mandy brings enough flair and style to make it work. Her voice is effective as it gives a certain conviction and urgency to the lyrics. Not a brilliant "teen pop" song; just a very entertaining one.
(5) Eiffel 65 "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" B-. This song is very dificult to review. As intriuging as I find the lyrics and get mesmerized by the beat; I still wish the song would pull together and complete what it ventures into. Although it isn't a complete success; it is never boring.
(6) Sonique "It Feels So Good" D+. She sounds extremley high pitched, and the voice is so odd and strange, that the song is irreversably crippled by it. If there is any substance to the song; it becomes lost a muddled through out. This is an example of a dance song failing.
(7) Lenny Kravitz "I Belong To You" B+. It is rather refreshing to hear Lenny shed the massive beats, because that gives him the opprotunity to showcase his vocals. He sings this track with utter conviction and heart throughout. That gives the song a certain depth and emotion.
(8) Savage Garden "I Knew I Loved You" C. A well made song that just plays it safe, and never does anything new or exciting. The vocals are decent (beats are almost none-existent), but there is no real depth in them. In the end, the song lacks the impact that could have had from a better group (i.e. 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys)
(9) Joe "I Wanna Know" B+. In contrast to many songs; this is a retro R&B track which works. The material is as old as time, yet Joe's classy, polished voice make it sound convincing and touching at all times. As they say: a very good singer can make an old song sound new; and that's what he does here.
(10) Aaliyah "Try Again" A-. There's a really nice undercut of hip-hop here, which gives the song alot of it's edge. Aaliyah's voice adds conviction to make the lyrics sound passionate, and add some depth to them. Proof that not all R&B has to be sad; you get completely wrapped up in Timbaland's production.
(11) Jennifer Lopez "Waiting For Tonight" B. Well made, but it doesn't fully display J. Lo's talents. It's catchy, fun and light, yet we know that the song could have been more than that. "On The 6" was her debut LP, and it seems average compared to her later albums, particularly "J. Lo".
(12) Montell Jordan "Get It On Tonite" C. His 1995 single, "This Is How We Do It" is a memorable R&B classic. Shame that the qualities that made that work (the slick vocals and beat) are all-together lacking here. What's left is a standard R&B tune with no life to it. A real step back for Montell Jordan.
(13) Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals "Steal My Kisses" D. Their ungainly mix of R&B, funk and folk is a total failure. The beat has no impact, the lyrics have no substance and there is no impact or meaning at all. Strange that "NOW" would use such an odd mess.
(14) Smash Mouth "Then The Morning Comes" B-. The begining is so brilliant, original and different; I wish the song kept up that pace. It's not in the same league as "All Star", but still remains a solid pop/rock single. You can't help listening to the opening over and over.
(15) Train "Meet Virginia" C-. I really liked "Drops Of Jupiter" and "Calling All Angels"; those were rock tracks filled with emotion and power. I don't see any purpose to this song; the emotion isn't there and it's very uninvolving. I guess Train just had to find their skills.
(16) Macy Gray "I Try" B-. This is a beautifully written song with heartfelt lyrics, made unsuccessful by one factor: Macy's voice. Her voice is very weak and not very appealing, thus she detracts from the impact of her work. This song would be much better if someone else sung it.
(17) Hanson "This Time Around" D. It's not as irrating as "MMMBop" (few songs are), but there is nothing good about it either. All that the song does is cement the fact that Hanson was a talentless group. A very disposable song.
(18) blink-182 "All The Small Things" A-. A very good song that delivers everything we expect from blink-182. In fact, it even has more dimension and relevance than most of their music. It's short, but that helps create a nice, little breeze of a rock single. A good ending to a so-so album.
Bottom Line: **1/2. A real step backwards after the great heights that "NOW 3" was able to reach. I liked some of the songs, but I really could have done without a handful of them. Limp Bizkit's "Break Stuff", 98 Degrees' "I Do (Cherish You)", Q-Tip's "Vivrant Thing", Brian McKnight's "Stay Or Let It Go", Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" and Big Pun's "It's So Hard" all would have been better selection. I can not tell you to rush out and buy this, but put it on your wish list or hope for it as a gift.
1.Backstreetboys-Larger then Life this one was big 10/10
2.You Drive me Crazy-Brittany Spears when she was young 8/10
3.Marc Anthony-I need to know he was a good singer 9/10
4.Mandy Moore-Candy at the time I did not like her much8/10
5.Blue Da Be Dee-Eifel 65 a huge Dance smash from 99 10/10
6.Sonique-Feels good I liked this dance number to 9/10
7.Lenny Kravitz-I Belong to you I think I liked it 9/10
8.Savage Garden-I Knew I loved you this one was big hit10/10
9.Joe-I wanna know was one of 2000 Biggest singles 10/10
10.Aaliyah-I Try was one of my Favorites at the time 10/10
11.Jennifer Lopez-Waiting for Tonight off her 1st album10/10
12.Montell Jordan-Get it on Tonight I liked it then 8/10
13.Ben Harper-Steal my Kisses don't know about this one 5/10
14.Smash Mouth-Then the mourning comes just plain fun 10/10
15.Train-Meet Virginia obviously there best song 9/10
16.Macy Gray-I Try I can handle one song of her I guess 7/10
17.Hanson-This time Around this one was okay no Mmm Bop 8/10
18.Blink 182-All the Small Things I liked this one alot 9/10
That is like a 158 out of 180 are about a 89%
1. Gwen Stefani-Hollaback Girl: This is an okay hook, but that "bananas"
part is weird and the bleeping gets annoying. It was overplayed. B-
2. Will Smith-Switch: Nice to see Will make a comeback and this is the
perfect comeback single, with a terrific hook. A-
3. Amerie-1 Thing: The beat is the only thing that saves this otherwise
lackluster Amerie tune. C+
4. Ciara feat. Ludacris-Oh: This was overplayed, but Luda is awesome and
the hook is better than the one on "Goodies". B
5. Bobby Valentino-Slow Down: I'm not much for ballads, but this is an
okay song, pretty average at best. C
6. Eminem-Mockingbird: I like Eminem's slower songs and this is pretty good. The lyrics are very touching. A
7. Brooke Valentine-Girlfight: This was overplayed, but it has a good hook. Lil Jon is annoying, though. B
8. Destiny's Child-Girl: This is better than "Cater 2 U", but not
"Soldier". It's an okay song(for Destiny's Child). C
9. Shakira-La Tortura: Shakira's voice bothers me, but the beat is okay,
I guess. A little simplistic. So-so. B-
10. Baby Bash feat. Akon-Baby I'm Back: Some of this guy's other material
is alright, but this is just a smug, stupid song. C-
11. Frankie J-How To Deal: I don't like ballads and I hate this. F
12. John Legend-Ordinary People: This is an okay song, since it has
meaningful lyrics and the piano is good. B+
13. Anna Nalick-Breathe(2 AM): This is an okay song. That's all I can really say about it. B-
14. Keith Urban-Making Memories Of Us: I hate wuss country. F
15. Backstreet Boys-Incomplete: The beginning hinted at something better, but this just evolved into a sapfest. D
16. 3 Doors Down-Let Me Go: This is an okay rock song. A little whiney, but what 3 Doors Down song isn't? A-
17. Relient K-Be My Escape: A little bad, but I'll still give it a decent
rating. B
18. The Killers-Mr. Brightside: I really like this song a lot. It has a good new wave beat. A
19. Coldplay-Speed Of Sound: Okay, this was overplayed, but I still like it a lot because it's a good Coldplay song. A+
20. Gorillaz-Feel Good Inc.: Another of my favourites. This song is just plain addictive. A+
Overall, this is one of the better NOW entries and if you're going to invest your money into just one of these CDs, I would choose this.
Highlights include Brooke Valentine's 'Girlfight' which takes the crown for best track here...love it and can't ever get enough of it. As with Amerie's '1 Thing' which is also a great track, probably her best. Dig Ciara's 'Oh' but could live without Eminem's 'Mockingbird'...he's lost a lot since '8 Mile'.
Destiny's Child suffer, or cause us to suffer, but Shakira shows us how it's done and gives us a great song here. Akon saves Baby Bash from serving up another crappy song, and yes, other than Akons vocals this song is crappy, but I like his voice so I'll listen to it. John Legend does brilliantly yet again with 'Ordinary People'. The piano is beautiful and the lyrics are so heartfelt and original...I love it.
I really like Anna Nalick's 'Breathe'...it's soft and calm and different so that's welcome. The Killers and Coldplay deliver good songs, Coldplay's isn't perfect but it's good. Gorillaz also deliver here, 'Feel Good Inc.' is a great song and serves as a perfect closing track for the album. All in all it's good, falters a bit but still a decent offering and a nice addition to your growing CD collection.
Track 1, "It's Gonna Be Me" by *Nsync 5/5
For bubble-gummy pop bands of the late 90s, *Nsync is one of the better ones, I think. They always have interesting production. This song grooves, and it has a nice melody. I've picked up a couple *Nsync discs because of this song and I've been happy with them.
Track 2, "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)" by 98 degrees 2.5/5
The 16th note groove in the verses should work better than it does for me, but it's okay. The block-harmonized melody in the chorus is a bit too stereotypical for my tastes. Okay, but not great.
Track 3, "Jumpin' Jumpin'" by Destiny's Child 2/5
I keep mentioning groove, but that's about all this song has going for it. There's a melody in the vocals, but it's not very interesting or memorable, and otherwise this is pretty tuneless. Tuneless can work, but this sounds like an incomplete drums/percussion and vocals track, which also makes it overlong.
Track 4, "Don't Think I'm Not" by Kandi 4/5
The opening guitar part sounds like a rip-off of something that I can't quite place. I think it's part Air Supply's "Even the Nights Are Better" and maybe part Christopher Cross' "Arthur's Theme". I haven't heard either for a long time. Anyway, it's changed enough, and I don't mind conspicuous influence in general. Great singing on this track, and a nice, surprising chorus--the strong contrast doesn't seem like it should work, but it does.
Track 5, "I Think I'm in Love with You" by Jessica Simpson 3/5
Of course, this is more than conspicuous influence, the verse and chorus music is a hip-hop drumbeat under a sample of John Cougar Mellencamp's song, "Jack and Diane". I think it works better for the chorus than the verse. I would have rather heard something original on the verses. Simpson can definitely sing, though. This song is nice and catchy, but seems pretty much calculated to be a pop hit, rather than existing because of an artistic desire to express something.
Track 6, "Faded" by Soul Decision 1.5/5
Banal, but with a couple hints of something more interesting wanting to pop out, particularly in the chorus, but I can't get over the lame bass and drum part, the hokey rap break, or the hokey 16th-note "chingy" guitar part. This stuff should only be done this way as a joke by this point.
Track 7, "Shake It Fast" by Mystikal 4/5
Nice. If James Brown did hip-hop. Too bad he hasn't kept out of jail and kept current like that. This is an example of how to do sparse (like the Destiny's Child track) right--it's not tuneless, just minimalistic.
Track 8, "Case of the Ex" by Mya 4.5/5
This has a creative structure with some very interesting orchestration. The whole song, except for the bridge, is the same chord sequence/groove repeated over and over, but the subtle orchestration builds it and develops variations that avoid monotony. The bridge is equally creative and unusual. The vocals are far more traditional but very well done.
Track 9, "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)" by Aaron Carter 1.5/5
The many samples are put together competently, but there's nothing very special or interesting about them. Carter is pretty useless as a rapper. Overall, it sounds like a bad skit from the New Mickey Mouse Club.
Track 10, "Lucky" by Britney Spears 5/5
Spears isn't anything special (or rotten, either) as a singer, but she tended to have excellent producers, songwriters and musicians working for her. These guys thoroughly know their craft. This song is no exception. Very catchy, with great, unusual production and very solid musicianship. I've picked up a couple Spears CDs, too, and like them a lot.
Track 11, "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" by Backstreet Boys 3.5/5
Also solid craftsmanship, but a bit too traditional, over-the-top early 1980s styled Adult/MOR production for my tastes. It tends to sterilize things. Still, this is a decent, well-written song.
Track 12, "Incomplete" by Sisqo 2.5/5
The very beginning is so hokey-syrupy that it's scary, but it quickly recovers some authenticity. Okay song, but too by-the-numbers. A computer program could have written it.
Track 13, "I Wanna Be With You" by Mandy Moore 5/5
Very melodically and rhythmically interesting vocal, sung well by Moore. This has a surprising, almost kd lang-ish feel, and I love lang. You can also hear a heavy, almost trippy 1960s pop influence at times. Yet, it is able to still remain very commercial. Well done.
Track 14, "Doesn't Really Matter" by Janet Jackson 5/5
I liked Jackson long before hearing her here. Impressive singing with a difficult melody as always, with very creative grooves, production, song structure and effective harmony/chord progressions.
Track 15, "Back Here" by BBMak 5/5
A great combination of styles, from slightly Beatles-esque, folky verses to the very artfully written hip-hop/new country choruses. I need to hear more from this artist.
Track 16, "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" by Nine Days 4/5
A bit derivative and typical, but a good, catchy song. The prechoruses and the short bridge (before the guitar solo) work the best.
Track 17, "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down 2/5
Why does the production on this sound horrible? Anyway, the beginning is orchestrated unusually, but doesn't do anything for me--the chord progression and drums are way too banal, the bass (when it arrives) is on autopilot, and that's the case for the whole song. Not much of a melody either.
Track 18, "Wonderful" by Everclear 2.5/5
Argh. Another insipid chord progression and groove. The choruses are better, but not enough.
Track 19, "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi 3/5
More banality harmonically on the verses, but the production makes up for it a bit. Also a nice, typically effective, melodic and anthemic chorus for Bon Jovi.
Pop/R&B sensations Destiny's Child make the grade with 'Jumpin' Jumpin', and while it's not the best song on the album (Bug-a-boo was) it still deserves to be heard. As does Kandi's 'Don't Think I'm Not' which I had all but forgotten about until slipping this in the other day and reliving the fun and energy in this great track. Simpson before she sucked...well, she still wasn't anything great but at least she could carry a tune.
LOVE 'Faded' and always will, just a great song with a great vibe and some dirty lyrics while still remaining somewhat clean! Mystikal is great, but 'Shake it Fast' should never be cleaned up, it just loses EVERYTHING! Loved Mya when 'Case of the Ex' was released, and while she's lost something with me over the past few years this song will always be one I enjoy.
Skip the yuck that is Carter.
Britney should have puked on 'Lucky' when they handed her this crap, instead she sung it and we all had to listen to it. Thank god she became a skank. I can take or leave Backstreets offering, just not the best for them. Sisqo should have never left Dru Hill, or was it that they should have never taken him back...I always forget. Mandy gives us more of what we like (although she's a far better actress than singer...but a far better singer than the other teen queens) and Janet finally gives me a track to be proud of...I just love this little ditty! BBMak, Nine Day, 3 Doors Down, Everclear and Bon Jovi (!) close out the album with it's rock/poprock set and they do a decent job, everyone of them, although Everclear and Bon Jovi stand out as the vetrans and the more polished artists, although I will mention that BBMak's track was very good for a new artist.
All in all it's good but I don't know if they can really be forgiven for giving us 'Aaron's Party'!
So as you can see, this has something for everybody: pop, R&B, hip-hop, rap, and even rock. It has everything from boy bands to teen pop soloists to rock bands. I recommend you buy this Cd, although I definitely recommend that you skip the *N Sync song and go right to track #2. Almost every song from track #2 on is worth listening to. Buy this Cd if you haven't yet already!
The rap on this album is a redeeming feature. The ever popular 'Right Thurr' is an album highlight as is offerings by Bow Bow (all grown up) and Murphey Lee. R. Kelly delivers a good if not strange song in itself, but it's easy to get into. Beyonce gives us her debut, the song that launched the most overpublisized and overrated career out there (next to Jessica Simpson) but at least Beyonce can sing.
So there you have it...some up's and some downs but what else do you expect.
don't waste your money. there are better now cds out there.
seriously.
2.Black Eyed Peas f. Justin Timberlake-Wheres the Love.Way better than Shut Up!!!! A+.
3.Mya-My Love is Like...Wo. Awful, Take Me There was her best. F.
4.Lumidee-Never Leave U(uh ooh, uh ooh). Boring. Bad voice. F.
5.Chingy-Right Thurr. Best Chingy hit. A.
6.Murphy Lee f. Jermaine Dupri-Wat Da Hook Be. Probably Murphy Lee at his best. B+.
7.R. Kelly-Thoia Thoing. The chorus is great. The 1st verse is ok, but the other verses are just wierd.
8.Bow Wow f. Baby-Lets Get Down. Great Song and beat. A.
9.Justin Timberlake-Senorita. Pretty bad. D.
10.Thalia f. Fat Joe-I Want You. ok. C.
11.Baby Bash f. Frankie J-Suga Suga. Best song on the whole CD! A++.
12.Ginuwine-In Those Jeans. Good beat, Good vocals, Great song!! A+.
13.Jagged Edge-Walked Outta Heaven. Dragged on a little 2 long. Other than that its great. B.
14.Stacie Orrico-There's Gotta Be More To Life. This song is ok and it has a good hook to it. B+.
15.Liz Phair- Why Can't I? Pretty good, very cute and sweet but not my stlye. C-.
16.Fountains of Wayne-Stacy's Mom. I love this song!!! It's really funny and has a great rock aspect to it. A.
17.Good Charlotte-Girls and Boys. Isn't as good as Hold On but its still pretty good. A-.
18.The Ataris-Boys of Summer. In This Diary is a tad bit better but this song holds it's own. A.
19.Nickelback-Someday. Not as good as How You Remind Me but I still really like it and I'm a personal Nickleback fan. A.
20.Three Doors Down-Here Without You. Their best song!!A++
Latin superstar Enrique Iglasias delivers his universal hit 'Bailamos' which is better than anything washed up Rickey Martin could serve up. And Fatboy Slim deliver the anthum of the year, 'Rockafeller Skank' which was on everyones playlist back in the day.
Garbage, who I have so much respect for, suffered with 'Special' which was not one of my favorites, and while Lenny Kravitz doesn't suck he doesn't rock and I just don't really care for this song let alone him in general. R. Kelly's ballad is decent, he does have amazing talent despite what tabloid fodder he's become. There are a few tracks from some nobodies like Case and Chante Moore and then of course from some who stay around for aome unknown reason (take KC & JoJo for instance) but all in all this album, like the rest in the Now! series deliver the goods for whatever that's worth.
All Star by Smash Mouth- Probably the biggest hit on the CD, every body has heard it. I love it. A+
American Woman by Lenny Kravitz- Lenny makes too many remakes, but oh well, this song is pretty cool. B-
Whats my Age Again?by Blink 182- This song, along with a few other songs on this cd, sound very familiar to me. I was only, like, nine in 1999, but my brother listened to a lot of this music, especially blink 182. I remember liking this song, and i still do. Check out there other hits and albums. This song is funny. A+(a very big hit too)
Bailomous by Enrique Iglesias- Man this CD brings me back to the good old days of being a kid. I recognize this song, and its no wonder. It was a monster hit, and enrique iglesias was probably the best latin artist during that short lived latin movement in the US(1999-2002) I love this song. A+
Sometimes by Britney Spears-I dont like many britney spears songs. This song also sounds familiar. Its ok, but i cant stand her voice that sounds like she has her nose clogged. C-
All I Have to Give by BSB- I cant stand this song, i hate it. I like the backstreet boys, all of there other hits are good, but geez, this one is terrible. sorry bsb. F
Tell me its Real by K-Ci and JoJo- I have only heard three songs by these guys, they are better than this one. D-
The Rockafeller Skank by Fatboy Slim- WOW!!!! If you dont recognize this song, u must be living under a rock. Even though the only lyrics are "right about now, the funk soul brother, check it out now, the funk soul brother" it still rocks, i remember lovin this song when i was little.A+
Nookie by Limp Bizkit- This song was a huge hit. I recognize it big time. While i hated it when i was little complaining to my brother "too loud" i love it now, this song just goes out and shows its mad, it doesnt candy coat it like other songs do. I love this song and limp bizkit. Its awesome, especially if your mad at someone. A+
Special by Garbage- BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Their name says it all. F--------
Hands of Time by R.Kelly- This is one of the few ballads that R 'n' B legend R.Kelly has made, and it is also one of his few songs i like. I recognize this one too, and i love this one. Its beautiful :-) B+
Get Gone by whatshisface- bad song. F
Chante's got a Man- I really recognize this song, i cant listen to it during the daytime, but at night its pretty nice. Its a sweet song that is nice and slow. B+
She likes me for Me by Blessid Union of Souls- I really recognize this one too, its a great song that has strange and funny lyrics. A+
Why I'm Here by Oleander- You are probably sick of me saying that songs sound familiar to me, but this one does, and its pretty cool. B-
The rest of these songs were just plain terrible, so i will skip them. I definetly recomend this cd.
(1) Smash Mouth "All Star" A-. In only a short amount of time, this song has work it's way into a piece of "pop culture". It's always on radio, in dozens of movies and eveyone knows it. That's because the group made a catchy, lively and highly enjoyable song. It may not be about anything, but the song is a total joy to hear.
(2) Lenny Kravitz "American Woman" B. A good, if by-the-numbers remake (from the "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" soundtrack) of the '60s classic. Lenny vocal range is nicely displayed here, and it's suited for vthe film; even if the guitars fall a tad short of Lenny's usual work. Not a great remake, but not one without it's charms.
(3) blink-182 "What's My Age Again?" A-. Another example of how blink-182 dominated "punk-pop" music before their 2005 break-up. The song is short and goes by fast, yet it accomplishes everything it sets out to do. Not too deep, yet has a real connection to most young adults.
(4) Enrique Iglesias "Bailamos" A. Miles better than Ricky Martin's terrible "Livin' La Vida Loco". The secret is that Enrique has real conviction as he sings the lyrics, and the latin roots are kept intact with the beat. There is true fire and flair to be found in this wonderful dance song.
(5) Britney Spears "Sometimes" B+. Unlike "...Baby One More Time" and "(You Drive Me) Crazy", this single is actually about something. The lyrics are heartfelt and touching, althought Britney's voice isn't as strong as it should be to deliver them. A refreshing change of pace from her usual junk.
(6) Backstreet Boys "All I Have To Give" B. Good, but not the best ballad the Backstreet Boys have done. It preformed and written well, yet doesn't have the impact of songs like "Shape Of My Heart" and "As Long As You Love Me". Also a differnt kind of song for rap group Full Force to write.
(7) K-Ci & JoJo "Tell Me It's Real" A. The best single for K-Ci & JoJo as a duo (and as a part of Jodeci). The writing seems standard, but the boys deliver it with powerful conviction in their heartfelt voices. So positive and flowing with impact, this is what R&B should sound like.
(8) Fatboy Slim "The Rockafeller Skank" A. Many dance artists bring nothing new to the game, but Fatboy Slim has established himself by always doing his own thing. This song is absolutley about nothing, yet you're left with alot of praise for the originality he has laced his beats and production with. The end result is a bizzare masterpiece and one of 1999's best songs.
(9) Limp Bizkit "Nookie" A+. The song is hardcore and rough, but underneath the surface lies true depth and emotion. Connection's to the listener are found because the content is something that can be seen in daily life. Wheras most singles use material like this to create tragic songs, Limp Bizkit shows the side of rage; which seems to be in the realms of reality. Surprisingly, this is THE best song of 1999.
(10) Garbage "Special" A. There is much depth and dimension to be found in this single. The beat is toned down compared to their, also brilliant, "I Think I'm Paranoid"; but that is suitable for the song's tone. Shirley Mason sings with total conviction and creates true impact with ease.
(11) R. Kelly "If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time" C. Lacks all the power and edge that has put R. Kelly on top in the R&B world. Everything here seems standard and flat; there's no life or impact that his pevious single, "When A Woman's Fed Up", flowed with. We've heard this all before; ussually not this dragged out though. This is not one of his strongest works.
(12) Ideal "Get Gone" A. Odd that a one-hit-wonder group could outstage R. Kelly, but they do. This is a powerful, deep and heartfelt R&B track. The production, by Brian Michael Cox, creates a stark, cold feel that blends perfectly with the striking lyrics. An R&B treasure of emotion and impact.
(13) Chante Moore "Chante's Got A Man" B+. Despite it's awful, laughable title; this is a surprisingly effective R&B/pop song. Chante's voice has true conviction in it and lyric carry some impact. The big flaw is that the tone changes towards the end; kinda conflicting with the rest of the song.
(14) Blessid Union Of Souls "Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me For Me)". B. Pales compared to work by the Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox Twenty, but still manages to be fairly entertaining. There is definetly real substance here; I just don't think it quite has the impact that it deserves. Maybe the insturmental over-shadow the lyrics a bit.
(15) Oleander "Why I'm Here" B-. Here is a song that really needs to polish everything a bit more. The beat is striking, the lyrics have some impact, the production is well done. But the impact isn't fully there. If they had taken everything and added a bit more, it would have worked even better.
(16) Case "Happily Ever After" B. A solid, if safe and standard, R&B tune. Case knows how to make a good R&B song, he just needs to take those skills and push them further. He works with good producers (Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis) and has a smooth voice; but better material would help him shine more. This is listensble, but could have been much more.
(17) 98 Degrees "The Hardest Thing" A. I love the way 98? blurred that line between pop and R&B with songs like this. It's made with "pop skills", yet the beautiful, heartfelt lyrics and somber tone play as R&B. This horn arrangments are especially utilized in bringing out the impact. Pop or R&B, it doesn't really matter which; this is a great song regardless.
(18) Fastball "Out Of My Head" A-. Doesn't have the exact impact of their huge hit "The Way", but it doesn't try to. This is something different thought; a small, heartfelt pop/rock tune. It keeps things short at about 2.5 minutes, yet delivers a rather large amount of emotion in that short time. Not groundbreaking, but very good.
Bottom Line: ***1/2. A very solid collection of music during the last year of the 1990s (and the 20th Century). Many of the best sinlges are included, and everything flows from one track to another with perfect ease. From K-Ci & JoJo and Smash Mouth to 98 Degrees and Limp Bizkit; there is something here for everyone.
1.Smashmouth - All Star: A- It's a pretty good song. It was overplayed, but now, you don't even remember it.
2.Lenny Kravitz - American Woman: C+ I thought this song was good, now it's just average and annoying.
3.Blink 182 - What's My Age Again?: A Great song...wish it was longer.
4.Enrique Iglesias - Bailamos: D It use to be fun, then I listened to it more, and it as annoying as hell.
5.Britney Spears - Sometimes: B+ Pretty good for Britney!
6.BSB - All I have to give: F Backstreet Boys is a no no.
7.K-Ci & Jo-Jo - Tell Me It's Real: C I didn't like this song at first, but it grew on me, but I would still like to listen to something else.
8.Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank: A+ I loved this song, but I didn't get the part that sounded like a lawnmower???
9.Limp Bizkit - Nookie: A- It was a little poppy for Limp Bizkit. Whatever, it's their best song made to date.
10.Garbage - Special: B I like the song. Nonetheless. Somewhat average.
11.R.Kelly - If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time: A I would have give this an F if it didn't grow on me.
12.Ideal - Get Gone: F Ideal should get gone out of the music industry.
13.Chante Moore - Chante's Got A Man: C I really tryed to like this song but I guess it's just your average boring R&B song.
14.Blessid Union of Souls - Hey Leonardo: A+ Sounds like Bowling For Soup w/o gross lyrics. Awesome!
15.Oleander - Why I'm Here: D I don't know? Why are you here?
16.Case - Happily Ever After: B- It's ok, but not the best.
17.98 Degrees - Hardest Thing: A I know, 98 Degrees is a boy band, but I thought it was pretty good.
18.Fastball - Out of my Head: A+ One of the best!
CD. Various Artists - Now 3 Overall Grade For CD: B-
So, it's not the best of the Now series, but it's worth picking up.
1.All Star-Smash Mouth big song for 5 years 10/10
2.American Women-Lenny Kravitz a nice remake 10/10
3.Blink 182-Whats my age again they were better in 99. 10/10
4.Bailamos-Enrique Inglesias-A good first single 9/10
5.Sometimes-Britany Spears her second best 10/10
6.All I have to give-Backstreet Boys a good song 9/10
7.Tell me its real-KCi & JoJo-Nice song 10/10
8.Rockafellar Skank-Fat boy slim a good song 10/10
9.Nookie-Limp Bizkit this is there top song 10/10
10.Special-Garbage a nice dark track 9/10
11.If I could turn back the hands of time-R.Kelly Dope 10/10
12.Get Gone-Ideal Okay 8/10
13.Chantes got a man-Chante Moore good song 8/10
14.Hey Leonardo-Blessid Union of Souls better then most 9/10
16.Happily Ever after-Case great song 10/10
17.Hardest Thing-98 I admit I liked this song 10/10
18.Out of my head-Fastball a good closing song 10/10
You would think that since I love pure hip hop I would hate this but you would be wrong I had a bias to this.
Total-172 out of 180 that is about a 93%
Petey Pablo delivers on 'Freek-a-Leek' and I'm glad for that. I can never get sick of that song. I prefer the unedited version, but that's just me. 'Hey Ya!' is way overplayed, 'My Band' just plain gets old (and if it weren't for Eminem no one would listen to the crap they call D12) and Jessica Simpson...I mean, do I need to say anything more? Beyonce gives us 'Naughty Girl' which is far better than her last offering, while Christina Milian finally makes it back with 'Dip it Low' and serves up a nice dirty track...far naughtier than Beyonce's.
Black Eyed Peas give us 'Hey Mama' and I like it, as I like Beenie Man's 'Dude' but the remainder of the rap is just plain crap. Chingy's slow jam is stupid and Juvinille should have quit the game after 'Back That Thang Up'.
Jo Jo is too young, well at least she was, and her song was kinda stupid. Britney actually gave me a song I thought was good, the first 30 times I heard it...but the whole controversy over the video got 'Everytime' so overexposed that I got sick of it. Everyonce in a while though it's nice to listen to. To know that she actually wrote this song herself is pretty neat too.
As far as the rock is concerned, well, Three Days Grace takes the crown again with Switchfoot and Yellowcard taking second and third, but whats up with Kravitz making his return to the 'Now!'? This song is crap. And Hoobastank...I've never liked this song, and I actually liked them until they released this song and everyone on the known universe went apecrap for it. It's not that good, it actually really sucks and I have no idea why anyone likes it. Plus, live these guys can't play or sing worth crap. HoobaSTANK is right. I will say that while I hated 'Heaven' when it was first released, after hearing it a billion times on the radio it's actually grown on me...just a little.
Finally we have Gretchen with what has to be one of the biggest songs ever. 'Redneck Woman' was so huge I had my sister who hates country music in any shape or form singing it. It's a great song, if not a little overplayed, but you have to hand to to Gretchen for being brilliant!
Anway here is a rundown of what my ratings would be for each song.
1."My Band" by Eminem and D12-4/5
2."Hey Ya" by Outakst-5/5
3."Naughty Girl" by Beyonce-3/5
4."Move Ya Body" by Nina Sky-3/5
5."Pop That Thing" by Christina Millen-1/5
6."Hey Mama" by The Black Eyed Peas-5/5
7."Dude" by Beennie Man-1/5
8."Freak A Lick" by Petey Pablo-5/5
9."Slow Motion" by Juvenile-3/5
10."Leave" by JoJo-1/5
11."One Call Away" by Chingy-3/5
12."Everytime" by Britney Spears-5/5
13.Take My Breath Away" by Jessica Simpson-2/5
14."The Reason" by Hoobastank-5/5
15."Where Are We Running" by Lenny Kravitz-2/5
16.Ocean Avenue" by Yellowcard-5/5
17."Just Like You" by Three Days Grace-4/5
18."Meant to Live" by Switchfoot-5/5
19"Heaven" by The Los Lonely Boys-3/5
20."Redneck Woman" by Gretchen Wilson
Penny Lane
1. My Band - D12
2. Hey Ya! - Outkast
3. Naughty Girl - Beyonce
4. Move Ya Body - Nina Sky
5. Dip It Low - Christina Milan
6. Hey Mama - Black Eyed Peas
7. Dude - Beennie Man
8. Freek-A-Leek - Petey Pablo
9. Slow Motion - Juvenile
10. Leave (Get Out) - Jo Jo
11. One Call Away - Chingy
12. Everytime - Britney Spears
13. Take My Breath Away - Jessica Simpson
14. The Reason - Hoobastank
15. Where Are We Runnin'? - Lenny Kravitz
16. Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard
17. Just Like You - Three Days Grace
18. Meant To Live - Switchfoot
19. Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
20. Redneck Woman - Gretchen Wilson
Not recomended for anyone who doesn't like any of the above songs or who already owns all or most of the above songs individually.
1.D12 My Band A++++++++ WOW!! This song is so funny and awesome, although it is long, i love it, and laugh till i cry. Best song on the cd.
2. OutKast Hey Ya B- I love this song to death, but it is OLD!! I heard this song in the winter time. Shoulda been now 15 or 16. OVERPLAYED
3. Beyonce Naughty Girl A+ So addictive and fun and HOT! the only song of hers i can stand. OVERPLAYED
4. Nina Sky Move Ya Body A+ This song was overrated but AWESOME and has an amazing beat and very addicting.
5. Christina Milian Dip it Low C+ Whatever. okay beat though. OVERPLAYED
6.Black Eyed Peas Hey Mama A++ The best song off of elephunk and certainly deserved to be on here. OVERPLAYED
7.Bennie Man Dude F- okay
8. FREEK A LEEK PETEY PABLO A++++++++++++++ YA!!!! DA BEST SONG, AS GOOD AS MY BAND. AWESOME BEAT, HOT VOCALS, AND THE RAP IS SO ADDICTING!! GO PETEY!!
9.Juvenille Slow Motion A+ I really like this song but Juvenille is a lot better this should not have been the single.
10. Fofo Leave F--- All da girlz at my skool are singin this song. It is so F****ng annoying and dumb and jojo looks like a gothic.
11.One Call Away Chingy A++++ GREAT SONG AND I LOVE IT!! Enough Said.
12. Everytime Britney Spears A++++ Wow. This song makes me cry it is so beautiful and is the only song that i like from Britney. She really surprised me with this moving, wonderful ballad.
13.Take My Breath Away Jessica Simpson F------ Jessica Simpson sucs so much and she tries to actually sing in this song but only embarasses herself. SHE CANT SING AND THE ONLY REASON PEOPLE LIKE HER IS CUZ THEY THINK SHE IS HOT!!
14. The Reason Hobbastank A++++ I love hoobastank and this song is a great rock song and is very beautiful and touching.
15.Where are we Running? Lenny Kravitz C- I have no clue.
16.Ocean Avenue Yellowcard A++ A great song.
17. Just Like You Three Days Grace A++ A great powerful hate song. These guys are trying to be Linkin Park.
18.Meant to Live Switchfoot A++++++++ AN AWESOME SONG!! BEST SWITCHFOOT!!
19. Heaven Los Lonely Boys A++ A classic peaceful song.
20. Redneck Woman Gretchen Wilson D+ I DONT LIKE GIRL COUNTRY SINGERS!! THEY ALL SOUND OLD AND THEIR SONGS ARE DUMB.
2. Hey Ya - Too bad I was listening to this song in 9'th & 10'th grade or I'd like it better (I hated those two years, so that's why...)
3. Naughty Girl - Beyonce has become a hoe.
4. Move Ya Body - Good, but not great.
5. Dip it Low - Good Japanese-sounding beat! I LOVE that part! The lyrics are just disgusting.
6. Hey Mama - Awesome song... I've just heard it so many times it's not really fresh anymore...
7. Dude - ANNOYING AS (...)!!!!!!!!!!
8. Freek-A-Leek - This is barely even a song, or music at all.
9. Slow Motion - This is medeocre, steryotype rap.
10. Leave Get Out - Great song, but I dislike the lyrics.
11. One Call Away - The one and only song of Chingy's I think is even ok, and I still think the lyrics are hideous. They don't even edit the "H" word out of it here! Why?! That's a cuss word!
12. Everytime - The only song of her's I can stand.
13. Take my Breath Away - Jessica Bimboson butchered this classic.
14. The Reason - Don't like it too much anymore.
15. Where Are We Runnin'? - I'm not a huge Lenny Kravitz fan.
16. Ocean Avenue - Used to like it, but it seems to much like a 'screaming' song.
17. Just Like You - I hate most rock but this is alright for me.
18. Meant To Live - I can't stand this stuff.
19. Heaven - Great song, but it can't be their only single, I hope. They've got talent.
20. Redneck Woman - I really don't like music like this.
Beyonce also fails to deliver, for 'Me, Myself & I' was one of the only songs off 'Dangerously In Love' that I hated. It kind of floors me that they included Eamon's track, even though it was such a huge hit. It's just one of those songs I think totally loses everything with half the words taken out.
For the most part the rap here is strong...Luda delivering on 'Stand Up' and he also lends his talents to Chingy's 'Holidae In' but it's Westside Connections 'Gangsta Nation' featuring Nate Dogg that takes the crown as best track on the album. It's smooth vocals and tight beats make it a gem amoungst the rest. Nick Cannon and Baby Bash serve up mediocre tracks here, Nick Cannon still outshining Baby Bash (I can't stand this guy), and Black Eyed Peas pull off one of their best tracks ever. 'Shut Up' is perfect.
Sheryl Crow is good if not overplayed BIG time, but it's still a good song. Norah Jones failed to impress me with 'Sunrise' but that's just my opinion....I never really cared to listen to it. Fe Fe Dobson also loses my interest.
The rock set is good, Three Days Grace delivering the best rock song here...LOVE THAT SONG!!! Never really cared for Blink's 'Feelin' This' but Good Charlotte and Fuel deliver good ballad type rock sets, and Five for Fighting give us '100 Years' which is still one of my favorite songs. All in all this is a nice addition to the 'Now!' family and is sure to entertain most people.
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It's My Life
First Cut Is The Deepest
I Hate Everything About You
Falls On Me
100 Years
...and that's about it...I guess Beyonce is okay, but I like her better in DC.
UPDATE - 8/3/05: I should also comment that Jhonny Mendez's prediction list for Now 20 is flawless.
1)Beyonce`s Child-Nothin` no more
2)Britney Spears-My LAST song
3)N` Sync-Retarted as ever
4)Natalie Albino-Yes, I splited from nina sky,for the 76th time.
5)Madonna-American Life pt 2
6)Snoop Dogg-Strip Down
7)Hilary Duff-I followed the same steps as Britney Spears and now im a hoe.
8)Jojo-Im not famous anynore
9)Bjork-Thonin ahi yah tahdo sas
10)Ashanti-Oops!I did it over again.
1. It's My Life - No Doubt: C. It gets too old.
2. Toxic - Britney Spears: B. I like the groove in it. It could be better.
3. Stand Up - Ludacris: B+. I like this song.
4. Holidae Inn - Chingy: C. Right Thurr is a lot better.
5. Gangsta Nation - Westside Connection: A+ I love this jam. I like it when they say "party like Beyonce, face like Andre.".
6. Bounce - Sarah Connor: D+. I don't like it. She's trying too hard.
7. Shut Up - Black Eyed Peas: C. It's ok, I guess.
8. Gigolo - Nick Cannon: F. No comment.
9. Me, Myself, and I - Beyonce: A+. I love this song! At first I thought it was okay, now I love it.
10. Shorty Doowop - Baby Bash: B+. Good, but his voice isn't full.
11. I Don't Want You Back - Eamon: A+. I LOVE THIS SONG! I LOVE EAMON! HE IS SO GOOD!
12. With You - Jessica Simpson: B+. Good, but it gets boring sometimes.
13. Sunrise - Norah Jones: F. Way too slow.
14. First cut is the deepest-Sheryl Crow: A-. I like this song, and it never gets old for some reason.
15. Everything - Fefe Dobson: B. Great song, but too generic.
16. I Hate Everything About You - Three Days Grace: D+. Bland.
17. Feeling This - Blink-182: D. One of their bad songs.
18. Hold On - Good Charlotte: B-. It's good, but his voice sounds g@y.
19. Falls On Me - Fuel: B. It's pretty good, but needs better lyrics. Definitely.
20. 100 Years - 5 For Fighting: B+. I don't like it that much, but it's good at an end of a CD.
Overall, I gave it 4 stars. I upped the rating because it has Eamon, otherwise I'd probably rate it 3 stars.
LAST WORD: Buy it if you liked pop music from late 2003 and early 2004.
1. It's my life-No doubt: B+. Like the song, and my parents also, since there is an original version that is at least 20 years old. Gwen Stefani had a nice-sounding, less screechy voice, but she sounds kind of like she is crying.
2. Toxic-Britney Spears: C+. I like it a little bit. I used to hate it when it came out, but after hearing it for the 50th time this summer, I decided "It's okay, but if I have to hear it a thousand times, I go crazy." It is one of my 9-year-old sister's top favorite songs. Britney does not show very much talent when singing this song, but when you hear it in the morning and don't play any other songs, you have it stuck in your head for the rest of the day.
3. Stand up-Ludacris: D+. I like rap sometimes, but not like that.
4. Holiday in-Chingy: I hate it. Weird-sounding.
5. Gangsta nation-Westside connection: Weird-sounding, don't really know it.
6. Bounce-Sarah Connor: B-. Good song, but again, weird-sounding.
7. Shut up-Black-eyed peas: C. It's okay, but don't make me listen to it a thousand times.
8. Gigolo-Nick Cannon: I hate it. I can already tell that it's too rappy for me.
9. Me, myself, and I-Beyonce: C+. It's okay.
10. Shortly doowop-Baby bash: Don't really know it.
11. I don't want you back-Eamon: B-. I like it, but his voice is really high.
12. With you-Jessica Simpson: A. Very romantic sounding. It sounds like she's singing about paradise.
13. Sunrise-Norah Jones:C-
14. First cut is the deepest-Sheryl Crow: C+. Too hokey for me.
15. Everything-Fefe Dobson: A-. Like the song. She sings nicely.
16. Everything about you-3 days grace: C. It's okay.
17. Feeling this-Blink 182: Don't know enough of Blink 182's music.
18. Hold on-Good Charlotte: Don't really like them. Skip it.
19. Falls on me-Fuel: Don't really know it.
20. 100 years-5 for fighting: C-. Don't like it. You can't get away from it. It's in every store you walk into. You can play it once, but not a lot.
1. Destiny's Child, "Bootylicious": Good song, a little pointless...but catchy and easy to dance to. I don't really like the lyrics...kinda stupid. But it's good for what it is-- a dance song. I give it 3/5
2.*NSYNC, "Pop": Classic pop song. Not my favourite...but I understand why they included it. It WAS a pretty big hit for them. And I admit, it's a cute song. 4/5
3. Jennifer Lopez, "I'm Real": Doesn't quite live up to a few of her other hits. In my opinion, they should have used the Remix with Ja Rule. It was a bigger hit and a little catchier. But not a bad song overall. 2/5
4. Joe, "Stutter": Would be MUCH better with out the Mystikal Rap part. But its a nice R&B tune..you have to be in the right mood. Its one of those song that plays the chorus over..and over...and over..and over. Not bad though. I enjoy it from time to time. 4/5
5. Janet, "Someone To Call My Lover": Janet, as always has come through. Shes an amazing performer..and although this song was overplayed...it's great. Can't get enough of it. 5/5
6. Christina Millian, "Am To Pm": Theres was a lot of hype over this song. And its not a BAD song...but I'm not to into. I'm just not feeling it...it's not even that catchy. I think she needs a little more following. 2/5
7. Jessica Simpson, 'A Little Bit": One of my favourites. Didn't get nearly the airplay it deserved..but wonderful pop song. Catchy, good lyrics, nice beat, easy to dance to. Love it. 5/5
8. Mandy Moore, 'Crush": Love this one as well. I love Mandy, shes one of my favourite female vocalist (next to Nina Gordon of course). Not much to say about her....she's great. Good song for her vocal range..most people dont find it catchy, so they don't fully take in the whole effect. But very sweet song. 5/5
9.Aaliyah, "Rock The Boat": Good tribute to Aaliyah. But I dont like the song. It was a big hit. And its not a good song at all. It was good of them to put it on here though...I usually skip over it though. 1/5
10.Usher, "U Got It Bad": Wonderful. Definately the best ballad on this CD. It's a huge hit for him..and he works VERY well with ballads. I've never been a big fan of Usher. But you gotta love this song. Adorable lyrics and good beat. 5/5
11. Backstreet Boys "More Than That": Ehh... Its Backstreet Boys...they're okay. This is not one of their better songs. It's not very catchy...a little strained vocally. I personally think they work better with upbeat songs...but it's not a BAD song. It's good for what it is. 3/5
12. Gorillaz "Clint Eastwood": Am I the only person who doesnt get the title? Hmm..anyway..most people seem to think this song is "weird" but I like it. I admit, it took a little while to get used to..but it definatly grows on you. Love the harmonica. 4/5
13. Wiseguys/Greg Nice "Start The Commotion": Good dance song. Good background music as well. It' a cute song, a little slow lyrically, but great beat. 4/5
14.JiveJones "Me Myself and I" - I, personally, had never heard of this guy before. But GREAT song. Can't believe it didn't get more airplay. A little unpolished...but once you get used to it...you'll love it. 4/5
15. Smash Mouth "I'm A Believer"- Ugh. This is a Monkees song. Smash Mouth didn't deliver it quite as well..but it is catchy. I admit, it does make me smile though. 2/5
16. Sum 41 "Fat Lip": Love it. Upbeat. Great dance Song. Cant get enough of it. The best on the album. 5/5
17. blink-182 "The Rock Show": Overplayed. But it's definatly better than most of Blink's stuff. It's great until you get sick of it. 5/5
18. Fuel "Bad Day": A lot of people like this song. I hate it. It's annoying and depressing. 0/5
19. 3 Doors Down "Be Like That": One of the best lyrical songs on here. I love it...great for relaxation and inspiration. I could listen to it over and over. Great song. 5/5
20. U2 Walk On: This wansn't even a hit. But beautiful song and good ending. Doesn't quite live up to Joshua Tree though..and that threw me off. 4/5
Joe and Mistikal both delive on 'Stutter' which was one of my favorite jams back in the day, as was 'Am to Pm' by miss Christina Milian, who never hit it big with this song and actually took another couple years to drop a full length album, shocker! Anyways, there's pop princess's Mandy Moore and Jessica Simpson who both turn out decent songs here, Simpson in her pre-annoyance stage. It's funny how this girl FORGOT how to sing as her head got bigger.
The real gems here are in the form of The Gorillaz who give us the best song of the year with 'Clint Eastwood' which is all but brilliant in every way. I remember first hearing this song and thinking it was gold...you know 'money in the bank!' There's also Sum 41 who gave us one of the biggest songs of the summer with 'Fat Lip' and these guys keep churning out the hits, as does Fuel who delivers full force on 'Bad Day' and continue to rock hard and to satisfaction.
Backstreet Boys fizzle as does 3 Doors Down (mostly since 'Be Like That' was so over played, and still is so overplayed) while U2 soars with 'Walk On' which is beautiful and all together brilliant. Janet is annoying, never liked the song and never will, Usher is washed up and Smash Mouth is just plain over...they really need to just go away. Is it just me or does everything they put out sound the same. Never heard the Jive Jones song, but for some reason I can stomach it, as can I the Wiseguys 'Start the Commotion' even if it is a little forced.
All in all it's not perfect but yet another great effort on the part of 'Now!'
(1) Destiny's Child "Bootylicious" A-. This is a fiery, zesty, stormin' R&B dance track that anounces itself with fury. There is a true zip in it's club ready beat; one that never let's down. Has all the qualities that made "Survivor" so good, then takes it to the next level. Hard to belive that this song entered a word into Webster's Dictionary.
(2) *N Sync "Pop" A. Just a flashy as the group's previous dance tracks, yet it contains purpose and meaning. Justin's passionetly declarative lyrics set to BT's clubbed up beat make this song flow with terrific zip. Even the all insturmental part helps to make this one of the best pop songs ever recorded.
(3) Jennifer Lopez "I'm Real" A. Yes, this is the original version WITHOUT Ja Rule, but it's just as good as the remix. As a passionate pop song (verses the hip-hop remix) this heartfelt, creative and rather addictive. J. Lo doesn't try too hard a finds a wonderful more relaxed tone that works.
(4) Joe feat. Mystikal "Stutter" (Double Take Remix) B. A little old for "NOW 8" (Spring 2001), but that's OK. Content wise the song has a clever premise and intelligent lyrics that are not given full impact in their delivery. Joe's voice doesn't seem as strong in during some sections and Mystikal, with his irritating voice, is not a very good rapper.
(5) Janet Jackson "Someone To Call My Lover" A-. If nothing else this is a good old fashioned "American road song". It also happens to be catchy and easing with a slick production. This is the exact type of work that has made Janet a highly independent and invalueable female recording star.
(6) Christina Milian "AM to PM" A. Fact: Christina was NOT a new artist in 2004, but was new in 2001. That said, this is a highly entertaining dance track with alot of fire and zest. I have no idea why this track didn't find a large audince, it's almost in the same league as the massive "Lady Marmalade" remake.
(7) Jessica Simpson "A Little Bit" B-. A listenable pop tune, but then what? Seems a little too safe and standard (even for her) in the cutting edge world of pop music. I also can't listen to it without thinking about those damn Bally Total Fitness ads!
(8) Mandy Moore "Crush" A-. Mandy has had to struggle for suc cess against Spears and Aguilera, despite the fact that she often outstages them. Here she takes worn out material and re-vamps it through her heartfelt voice that seems honest. A small treasure that's miles different from "In My Pocket".
(9) Aaliyah "Rock The Boat" B+. Her tragic death made the inclusion of this inevitable, but that's OK because it is a very good song. Boasting a polished contemporary R&B vibe, the song gets under the skin with her lighthearted voice. It just gets a tad too long by the end, but it's not that noticable.
(10) Usher "U Got It Bad" A+. "Confessions" is his masterpiece album, but this is his greatest single. A classic piece of R&B with a modern untertone that gets to the heart. As the songb says; "if you're touched by the words in the song, then maybe u got it bad." Well, it's impossible not to be touched by this heartbreaking song.
(11) Backstreet Boys "More Than That" B+. A standard Backstreet Boys ballad that has it's undeniable charms. As always it sounds heartfelt in a classic way and wisely keeps a reasonable length as well. The 3rd verse especially gets under the skin.
(12) Gorillaz "Clint Eastwood" A-. Finally, a clever balance between hip-hop and techno. At the bare minimum, the song is original and creative, and it also contains some catchy lyrics with an inventive tune (listen closely, and you'll see how the title fits in). Rap laced with techno? Maybe Jay-Z and P. Diddy are taking notes.
(13) Wiseguys feat. Greg Nice "Start The Commotion" B-. Not a hit on any charts, but a hit from a Honda commerecial (it still counts as a hit). The song doesn't wear out it's welcome do to it's very short length, and is filled with manic energy. But it doesn't really amount to anything too memorable.
(14) JIVEjones "Me, Myself & I" B-. A promotional hit for an artist who never really took off. It isn't a remake of the 1989 De La Soul classic, but a somewhat catchy and quirky old school rap. The song's bizzareness is not beneficial, as it detracts from the listenability.
(15) Smash Mouth "I'm A Believer" C. Smash Mouth a a pretty good pop/rock group, but even they don't deliver the goods with this remake. I'm sure exactly why, but it seems to be lacking the certain charm that made the original version such a huge hit.
(16) Sum 41 "Fat Lip" A. A catchy, coolhard rock track filled with rapid energy. It doesn't break any new ground material wise, but is blooming with style and excitment. A refreshing, higly entertaining rock song.
(17) blink-182 "The Rock Show" A-. Yet again, the boys from blink-182 deliver a catchy, party built hard rock song with a teenage undertone to it. It should be boing that they do the same style over and over, but they're so damn good at what they do.
(18) Fuel "Bad Day" B. The lyrics have real meaning conveyed through some powerful images, yet I think the song lacks the energy we come to expect from Fuel. It could have been a bit longer to expand upon it's subject matter.
(19) 3 Doors Down "Be Like That" C. Meaningful lyrics are given no life by the group's lifeless vocal style. It just grows redundant by the end and becomes boring. Wonder what the song would be like with more excitement.
(20) U2 "Walk On" C+. "All That You Can't Leave Behind" is a great album with three great singles. This is not one of them. The song has meaning and a good purpose, but it gets SO dragged out that it looses everything it achived. There is something here, but it gets lost along the way.
Bottom Line: ***. A flawed album, yet the good singles outweigh the bad ones; thus I can recomend it. I would still like to see some more rap songs here; like Nelly's "#1", OutKast' "Ms. Jackson", Ludacris' "Southern Hospitality" and Crazy Town's "Butterfly". Not great, but a worthy entry in a great series.
NOTE: The album is respectfully dedicated to the late Aaliyah, who tragically died in a plane crash on August 25th, 2001.
Bootylicious (10/10) - The hottest track on the CD. Destiny's Child is the best and will always be the best!
Pop (10/10) - One of NSYNC's hottest songs. This futuristic sounding track is one of the best cuts ever.
I'm Real (7/10) - The remix is way better but this one will do. J. Lo needs to stop lying to herself because she is not real. But this song is really good.
Stutter [Remix] f/ Mystikal (8/10) - The beat is sick but Mystikal's rap is totally whack and messed the flow of the song up.
Someone To Call My Lover (10/10) - Nice, slower Janet song. Just knowing that it's Janet makes the song a hit. Janet is one of the greatest performers and this song is one of her many hits.
AM to PM (10/10) - Christina Milian's hyped up club song. This song makes me want to dance all night long. I could put this on repeat all day.
A Little Bit (4/10) - Jessica Simpson has many good songs, but this isn't one of them. This song is terribly written and the beat isn't good enough to dance to. She gets a four because the chorus is so catchy and makes the song better than what it is.
Crush (0/10) - This song is really whack. Mandy Moore has better hits such as "In My Pocket" and "Candy". This song should have never been made. I always skip over this song.
Rock The Boat (10/10) - One of the best songs by the legendary Aaliyah. This song is so special to me because it has a nice beat, sexy lyrics, and it was also the last video Aaliyah ever shot before she was killed. This song will forever be close to me in my heart.
U Got It Bad (10/10) - The summer jam that everybody loved. Usher was barely trying to be noticed although now he is an international name. This song is really nice and sexy.
More Than That (2/10) - I don't like this song. That's all I have to say.
Clint Eastwood (8/10) - Although I'm not a big fan of rock/pop, this song is really good. This song was super famous.
Start The Commotion (3/10) - Boring and doesn't make any sense. I don't even remember hearing this song on the radio or even on TV.
Me, Myself & I (1/10) - Not to be confused with the Beyoncé hit song, this pop/rock song sucks and should have never been made.
I'm A Believer (3/10) - This song may have been good in Shrek, but without the movie it's boring and stupid.
Fat Lip (0/10) - Hate Sum 41. Hate This Song.
The Rock Show (0/10) - Urgh, will the torture ever stop?
Bad Day - Never really listen to it.
Be Like That - Never really listen to it.
Walk On - Never really listen to it.
2/3 of the album are worth listening to. The end are just boring rock songs so I would suggest you buy this album if the beginning 2/3 suit your musical taste.
Simpson should be shot, JoJo does better this time around and Ashley, well, she's better then that crap they call her sister but she's still beneath the rest of the pack. Nice additions are the overplayed but still great 'Goodies' and Houston's underplayed 'I Like That' with Nate Dogg and Chingy. Great beat!
As far as the closing rock tracks, Finger Eleven is finally getting some love in the world, but they have put out far better tracks than 'One Thing' so I don't know why everyone went crazy for this song...I mean, it's good but they've done better ('First Time' is a classic example). I like 'Cold' but I hate Crossfade...go figure. I LOVE 'Dare you to Move'! Great song. '1985' is funny, Gretchen's 'Here for the Party' is decent if not a rip-off of her previous hit 'Redneck Woman' (kinda has the same vibe) while Keith Urban makes his first appearance and does okay, not great, just okay.
So that leaves us to the best song on the album, and it's a tie between Akon's 'Locked Up' which never gets old and Franz Ferdinand's 'Take me Out' which is so cool it's cold! This album is worth it for those two tracks alone.
1. Black Eyed Peas-Let's Get It Started: I like this song, but it's been way overplayed. Rating: B+
2. Terror Squad-Lean Back: I love this song. Great beat and the appearance of Fat Joe is a perfect selection. Rating: A
3. Ciara-Goodies: Petey Pablo was okay, but I don't like Ciara very much. Rating: B-(Without the Petey Pablo part: C-)
4. Houston-I Like That: Good beat and the guest appearances from Cingy and Nate Dogg were good. Rating: B
5. Beastie Boys-Ch-Check It Out: Not as good as their earlier work(what is?), this song is still good 'ol fashioned rap. I particularily enjoy the lyrics. Rating: B+
6. Nelly-My Place: I don't like this song very much. Check out his other single, "Over & Over". This is bad. Rating: B-
7. Lil Flip-Sunshine: Is this even a single? I don't think so. Even if it was, I still wouldn't like it. Rating: C
8. J-Kwon-You & Me: I love this song. You really can't compare this to his other hit, "Tipsy" because they are two very different songs. Anyways, I love this song. Rating: A
9. Jadakiss-Why: This song is bad. Skip over it. Rating: C
10. Akon-Locked Up: Finally, a rapper uses a piano in his song. Just for that(and because I like the song), I'll give it a B+.
11. JoJo-Baby It's You: "Leave(Get Out)" was okay, but this one is inferior. Rating: C-
12. Jessica Simpson-Angels: I admire Jessica's courage. Anyone who tries to make Robbie Williams' classic better must be courageous. Rating: C-
13. Finger Eleven-One Thing: Even though I've heard it a lot, I still like this song. I don't know why. Rating: A
14. Switchfoot-Dare You To Move: Not as good as "Meant To Live", but it's a good song. Rating: B
15. Crossfade-Cold: Finally, we find some genuine rock on this CD. It's kind of a relief from all the rap. Rating: B+
16. Ashlee Simpson-Pieces Of Me: I don't enjoy this song and why would the people at the music company put it in the "rock" category? Rating: C
17. Franz Ferdinand-Take Me Out: This song is really great. Catchy guitars, funk-fuelled beat, and a memorable chorus. Rating: A+
18. Bowling For Soup-1985: I wasn't around in 1985, but I still like this song for what it is: catchy rock/pop. Rating: B+
19. Gretchen Wilson-Here For The Party: I usually don't like country, but this is an OK song. Rating: B
20. Keith Urban-Days Go By: Ewwww. End the CD at Gretchen Wilson's song, do anything, just avoid this. Rating: D
Ch Check It Out
One Thing
Take Me Out
Cold
Goodies - guilty pleasure
Skip this one. Now 18 is MUCH better.
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- ...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
- You Get What You Give - New Radicals
- Millennium - Robbie Williams
- Closing Time - Semisonic
- Sweetest Thing (The Single Mix) - U2
- My Favorite Mistake - Sheryl Crow
- Praise You (Radio Edit) - Fatboy Slim
- I Think I'm Paranoid - Garbage
- Never There - Cake
- Because Of You - 98 Degrees
- Goodbye (Single Version) - Spice Girls
- Take Me There - Blackstreet/Mya
- When A Woman's Fed Up (Clean Version) - R. Kelly
- Father Of Mine - Everclear
- What I Got (Clean Version) - Sublime
- I'll Never Break Your Heart - Backstreet Boys
- Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) (Edit) - Jay-Z
- Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) (Edit) - Baz Luhrmann
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Hits of the Time Never Truly Die.......2007-03-23
The main reason I still listen to these compact discs when I have a bad day would be not really because of the words or the beat, but mostly because of what the songs remind me of. They are a familiar thing and you always remember the words no matter how hard you have tried to forget. I am one of those people that anything that I am familiar and comfortable with I will not get rid of because I don't really like changes much. These were all popular songs when I was in junior high and they remind me of those days. Also, when I am just cruising down the highway blasting the compact disc as loud as possible and belting out the words is comforting to me.
These compact discs may not be on everyone's must buy list but they are still good songs no matter how old they get. Every song on these two compact discs were played on the radio many times over. In many cases way too often but this did help in making sure everyone heard these songs. Also, the beats and words were easy enough to follow for the younger kids. With these being songs you would hear on the radio they would also be played anywhere that junior high aged kids would be hanging out like school dances and skating rinks.
I also feel that there is one really meaningful song on the second disc of this collection. This song has a very simple beat, but if you sit there and listen to the words it has a ton of meaning. This is the last song on the disc antilitter Everybody's Free by Baz Luhrmann. This is by far the song on these compact discs I listen to the most as a pick me up song. I don't even sing to this one, I just sit there and soak in the words. I think these compact discs are just all around enjoyable because can you honestly say if you were alone in your car or house and heard; "Barbie Girl", "...Baby One More Time" or songs by Spice Girls or Backstreet Boys you wouldn't sing along? I love to listen to these old hits and no matter how "uncool" the bands and songs seem to my peers listening to them just never completely die out of my mind.
Vol. 2.......2006-07-17
The appearance of Britney was of course nec. when summerizing the pop sensations of the late 90's. Of course the Backstreet BOys will make a repeat appearance because they were just that huge...but what shocked me was seeing Everclear again, not that I'm against it (I love the song despite it was so played out) but it just shocked me that the general 'Top 40' public wanted to hear more from these guys.
This album also included some new acts like 'New Radicals' and Robbie Williams, who is actually one of the greatest things to come out of the UK...ever. Semisonic give us the wreched 'Closing Time' and the Spice Girls say 'Goodbye' to everyone...boohoohoo...There is some hope though. Sheryl Crow delivers another great song, as does U2 with 'Sweetest Thing'. Garbage (awesome band) give us one of my favorite tracks of 'Version 2.0' and Cake delivers one of the best songs of the entire year with 'Never There' (I have this really funny story that goes along with this track...another place another time)...Sublime is also a highlight. Love them, wish it weren't edited, but I still love them! Hate 'Praise You' but love 'Take me There' and while it's not really a song you can't go wrong with Baz Luhrmann.
All in all it's decent...not as consistant as Vol. 1 but still delivering a nice glimpse of my past...and everybody elses!
"NOW" : Version 2.0.......2005-04-14
(1) Britney Spears "...Baby One More Time" C-. The song is very catchy with a sexual tone in it's slick production, yet there's really nothing left beneath the sugar. Sounds great at first; then we realize how little the song really. Still, it was a VERY big hit, so I guess it deserves a place on the album.
(2) New Radicals "You Get What You Give" A. In response to the fast, flash of Britney; here is a relaxed, low key tune that's really about something. Lead singer, Gregg Alexander has a cool tone to his voice that is perfect for delivering his intelligent lyrics. Though the song clocks in at near 5 minutes; it is always able to keep attention throughout.
(3) Robbie Williams "Millennium" A-. Of couse it was shamelessly released to take advantage of the Y2K craze, but it's still a really good single. Robbie is definetly a great male vocalist and his material is equal to his voice. The lyrics really do sum up the insane feelings and fears of the time. It's a shame Americans have never caught on to Robbie.
(4) Semisonic "Closing Time" B. Semisonic was praised to be a great post-grunge band, but they never lived up to it. The 1st single of their sophmore LP isn't bad at all; it's just on the safe side. There's nothing wrong with the craft of delivery, but think about what it could have been if it was more daring.
(5) U2 "The Sweetest Thing" (The Single Mix) B+. Originally a B-side from "The Joshua Tree" (1987), this is a pretty good mix of a U2 classic. Although it's not one of their VERY BEST works; it still does a nice job of conveying the talent U2 brought to the 1980s. A minor, if highly satisfing offer from one of the greatest groups ever.
(6) Sheryl Crow "My Favorite Mistake" A. Simply put; this is Sheryl Crow at her best. Striking, heartfelt lyrics combined with her near flawless guitar chords make for an excellent pop/rock track with real heart. One of 1998's best and possible a personal best from her 11 year career.
(7) Fatboy Slim "Praise You" A. Another brilliant offering from Fatboy Slim: an artist who always does things HIS way. Light on substance and lyrics, yet there is so much to praise for the skill and energy which he infuses into the song. This is the perfect example of why he was the front runner of the "Big Beat Movement".
(8) Garbage "I Think I'm Paranoid" A. Perfect, cutting edge rock from a great female group. The song has some meaning, but the most notable parts are the group's electrified beats which are flowing with energy. It's a catchy, distinct sound that we've never heard before, and that is a relief when you consider today's rock music.
(9) Cake "Never There" B-. Very toned down and subdued compared to the last two tracks. Cake seems like an old fashioned group, yet there is something unmistakenly modern about them. This song has many charms, including the content and horn arrangments, but something seems to be holding it back. You wait for everything to just "pop" into something really grand, yet it never does.
(10) 98 Degrees "Because Of You" A-. While "Invisible Man" was good; this was the single that elevated 98 Degrees among the rest in their genre. It is presented as a pop song, yet the slick R&B current runs beneath it all. As male groups go, few can harmnonize like these guys can; and the essential to gracefully deliver these beautiful lyrics. It'a a small treasure.
(11) Spice Girls "Goodbye" A. Yes, that is an "A" next to a song by the Spice Girls. After all the worthless, mindless dance-pop they bombarded us with; they pull together to create a powerful, touching friendship ballad that really gets under the skin. How ironic is it, that their last song released released in the U.S. would turn out to be a masterpiece?
(12) Blackstreet and Mya feat. Ma$e and Blinky Blink "Take Me There" D. What were all these talented artists thinking? Signing up to do a theme song for "Rugrats" is not a smart career move. Everything about this song diminishes the crdibiliity of the artists involved. As a vehicle for the talents of Blackstreet, Mya and Ma$e; this is a deadly miscalculation. A real disaster from otherwise sane producer Teddy Riley.
(13) R. Kelly "When A Womnan's Fed Up" A. Now this is what music SHOULD be. Powerful and deep; this is a perfect single to display R. Kelly's vast talents. Everything falls perfectly into place, and carries alot of atmosphere and dimension. The writing and beats are so crisp and touching that we can't help but get caught up in this heartbreaking tale.
(14) Everclear "Father Of Mine" B+. The usual quality that expect from that wondeful, underrated group known as Everclear. As always, Art Alexakis' powerful lyrics and voice create a rich, vivid single that is flowing with the group's style. Serves as a good companion to Simple Plan's "Perfect" (2004).
(15) Sublime "What I Got" C. There's some skill in this rock tune, but it's just not very satisfying in the end. It's too short and breif to really go anywhere and we crave more. The group, although higly overrated, does have some talent; yet the don't let it shine to it's full potential here.
(16) Backstreet Boys "I'll Never Break Your Heart" B+. An early showcase for the boys' mastery of the pop ballad. The wrioting seems outdated, yet their smooth voices and charisma elevate it to heartfelt and beautiful. They get panned as "teen pop", but this exceeds that classification in almost every way.
(17) Jay-Z "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" B+. One of the few rap songs on the earlier "NOW"s; this is a strange mix from Jay-Z. His lyrics a rhyming is as tight as ever, but the chorus borrowed from "Annie" is a little jolting at times. Thankfully it isn't used too much, a mixes fairly well at times. In the enmd this is a solid rap track from a great rapper.
(18) Baz Luhrmann "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" A-. This is definetly the most unique song ever put on ANY "NOW". The entire song is spoken word over 5 minutes long. Yet the words have deep sense of poetry to them, and are highly effective because of their relevance. If nothing else this is original to every word.
Bottom Line: ***. A solid collection of Top 40 hits from Late 1998 and early 1999. A good amount of variety and quality helps the album flow very well throughout it's entire running time. It also serves as proof that "NOW" figured out the secret to making a good compilation from the begining. Something that many imitators can't seem to accomplish
A review from a hole in the wall.......2004-11-26
Ok.
1. Britney Spears, Baby One More Time: B- I used to hate this song, now I like it because Britney Spears sucks really bad now.
2. New Radicals, You Get What You Give: B Good song. Nothing special, but a good listen.
3. Robbie Williams, Millenium: D- Sorry, I thought it sounded like Justin Timberlake smoking p0t.
4. Semisonic, Closing Time: A One of my favs. Too bad Semisonic was a one-hit wonder.
5. U2, The Sweetest Thing: C- Worst U2 song to date. Slow, stupid, and boring.
6. Sheryl Crow, My Favorite Mistake: B- Not the best from Sheryl Crow, but, I guess it's decent.
7. Fatboy Slim, Praise You: B+ Not the best from Fatoby Slim either. It's still pretty good.
8. Garbage, I Think I'm Paranoid: C+ Pop-Metal? Don't think so.
9. Cake, Never There: B+ Pretty good, but why is it so short?
10. 98, Because Of You: D+ Worst 98 song yet.
11. Spice Girls, Goodbye: F The worst song on the CD. The Spice Girls can do much better!
12. Mya & Blackstreet, Take Me There: F Rugrats? Right...next track
13. R. Kelly, When A Woman's Fed Up: C- This song has absolutely no point! Who cares?
14. Everclear, Father Of Mine: A Woo...a breath of fresh air from the crap on the last 4 tracks. This is a great AC song!
15. Sublime, What I Got: A Once again, this is a great song, that is really short.
16. Backstreet Boys, I'll Never Break Your Heart: C- Meaningful lyrics with horrible singers.
17. Jay-Z, Hard Knock Life: B+ This was a great rap song, but Now could have done a bit better with editing.
18. Baz Luhrman, Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen: F I've changed my mind, this is the worst song on this CD. Wait, it can't be because it's not a song!
CD. Various Artists, Now 2 Overall Grade: C+
Truly not the best now, but I've seen much worse with Now 12 and 17.
It was an ok cd.......2004-04-24
2. New Radicals, You Get What You Give: It was an alright song I have no complaints. B
3. Robbie Williams, Millenium: I really didn't care for the song but I can see where some like it alot. C
4. Semisonic, Closing Time: I loved this song in high school and I still love it today. A
5. U2, The Sweetest Thing: It was a good song by U2 I bought the cd this was released on. B
6. Sheryl Crow, My Favorite Mistake: I was not impressed with this song. I always skip it. D
7. Fatboy Slim, Praise You: I am not a fan of Fatboy Slim and like the previous song this one gets skipped too. F
8. Garbage, I Think I'm Paranoid: It was alright but they overplayed it. C-
9. Cake, Never There: This song was great and I still like it. B
10. 98, Because Of You: It was ok my girlfriend at the time always listened to it but it got on my nerves. D+
11. Spice Girls, Goodbye: I like this song cause it reminds me of when I left for basic training. A
12. Mya & Blackstreet, Take Me There: They needed to leave the Rugrats music off of here. I thought this was a Rugrats promotional disaster. F
13. R. Kelly, When A Woman's Fed Up: It is a good song and I liked the meaning of it. B
14. Everclear, Father Of Mine: This is a good song and I still listen to it all the time. One of the best on the cd. A
15. Sublime, What I Got: The one Sublime song I actually like and I would give it an A but since it is edited... B
16. Backstreet Boys, I'll Never Break Your Heart: The song always reminds me of my senior prom. It does bring back bring good memories. A
17. Jay-Z, Hard Knock Life: Yeah it is a ripoff of Annie combined with rap but it is a good song none-the-less. B
18. Baz Luhrman, Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen: I am from the class of 1999 and this song repulses me. Baz needs to stick to directing not singing and this was a bad choice to end the cd. F
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ASIN: B00004UAL5 Release Date: 2000-07-18 |
Tracks:
- Larger Than Life - Backstreet Boys
- (You Drive Me) Crazy - Britney Spears
- I Need To Know - Marc Anthony
- Candy - Mandy Moore
- Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65
- It Feels So Good - Sonique
- I Belong To You - Lenny Kravitz
- I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden
- I Wanna Know - Joe
- Try Again - Aaliyah
- Wating for Tonight - Jennifer Lopez
- Get It On Tonight - Montell Jordan
- Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
- Then The Morning Comes - Smash Mouth
- Meet Virginia - Train
- I Try - Macy Gray
- This Time Around - Hanson
- All the Small Things - blink-182
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The fourth in the series of Top 40-tracking compilations strikes a good balance between pop radio played-to-death singles, R&B standouts, and straight-up rock chart stormers. The beginning of the disc is packed with requisite teen pop; however, the Britney Spears offering "(You Drive Me) Crazy" will probably disappoint those who were hoping for the more recent "Oops!... I Did It Again"). This disc, where the Italian group Eiffel 65's dance-pop smash "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" lives in the same space as Blink 182's "All the Small Things," Ben Harper's "Steal My Kisses," and Macy Gray's "I Try," is like channel surfing during drive-time radio hours and scoring with every hit of the "seek" button. --Beth MassaCustomer Reviews:
Now 4.......2007-02-15
Britney Spears - (You Drive Me) Crazy: This is my favorite Britney song of all time. Not only is the beat great but it makes me want to sing along. A+
Marc Anthony - I Need To Know: No I don't need to know and this song is just awful I always skip it when I listen to this cd. F-
Mandy Moore - Candy: Great song and great singer. I always did like Mandy Moore's music. A
Eiffel 65 - Blue: This song was awesome; that is all I can say. I loved the song and the music video. This is one of the best songs on the cd. A+
Sonique - It Feels So Good: It depends on my mood with this song. I like the singer but this song was overplayed. C
Lenny Kravitz - I Belong To You: This wasn't one of Lenny's best songs and this song was 2 years old at the time this was released but it is catchy none-the-less. B
Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You: I liked this song; I danced to it at my wedding reception. It is very romantic. B+
Joe - I Wanna Know: Like the previous song, this is another romantic song that brings back memories. A-
Aaliyah - Try Again: I miss Aaliyah; this was a woman who could sing and the songs were meaningful. I loved this song and I do refer to it from time to time when I am talking with friends. A+
Jennifer Lopez - Waiting For Tonight: This was a good hit for Jennifer. I have to admit the music video was better. B
Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite: Please don't get it on tonite, this was the second song I didn't like on this cd. Even the music sounded bad. F
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals - Steal My Kisses: An average song, have no complaints. C
Smash Mouth - Then The Morning Comes: This was another great hit off of their cd. It is catchy and plain addictive. A+
Train - Meet Virginia: I am not a big fan of Train but I did like this song. I liked it the first time I heard it. A-
Macy Gray - I Try: This is the one of two songs I liked by Macy Gray. It is a shame she went downhill after this cd but I still like this song. A
Hanson - This Time Around: I have no comment on this song. Hanson should have given up with the cd previous to this. They don't deserve an F they deserve a Z-
blink-182 - All The Small Things: This was a great song. The beat and the way it went was good enough to buy the cd. A
Vol. 4.......2006-07-18
Superstar Mandy Moore, who at this day and age is better known for her acting than her singing, serves up her debut single 'Candy' here and shows us that pretty face aside this girl can sing too. Out of all the pop queen diva's, next to Christina of course, Mandy has the purist voice, deffinatly surpassing Britney and that 'shoot myself if I ever have to hear her sing another song' Jessica Simpson.
There are some questionmarks here and they come in the form of Eiffel 65 and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, both of which turn out tracks here that are less than impressive. I never was a far on 'Blue' and until this disc had never heard of 'Steal KIsses' but neither track makes me want to listen. I label these 'Skipable'...
I actually like 'It Feels So Good' mostly becasue it's not average and while it takes a little getitng used to it's still worth the listen. Finally a Lenny Kravitz song I like!!! 'I Belong to You' is a great song and it really showcases Kravitz talent, talent I wasn't privy to until this song. Savage Garden was big with a lot of my girlfriends at the time (both platonic and romantic) and 'I Knew I Loved You' was truly one of the best...plus I have a special place in my heart for that track (some naughty things happened while that track was pumpin').
Some strong tracks by the late Aaliyah (RIP) and a killer track by Montel (love this guy) help round out this album, making it more about the music than any particular genre. And yes J. Lo delivers with 'Waiting for Tonight' which is one of the best dance songs out there, and while some hated it I absolutly loved Trains 'Meet Virginia' for it was our first chance to meet Trian and they are truly one great band. Even Macy is forgivable here for she adds something to this album that no other artist could have...and that's an air of toleration. Notice I didn't list her with the 'sucky' songs for even though I'm not a huge fan of her or 'I Try' I've always respected her talent for what it was even if I just didn't quite get it.
Blink closes us out with yet another great song, though a bit overplayed...but it's Blink and you have to love them. Great collection of the best the year had to offer. Yes some were missed, some great and some not so, but what was shared was still memerable and well worth the storage space.
Item never received.......2006-03-09
"NOW 4"; Not 4 Everyone.......2005-04-08
(1) Backstreet Boys "Larger Than Life" A+. Commonly known for their ballads, the boys deliver a perfect dance number here. Everything is pumped up to create an energized, stormin' pop/rock track flowing with solid beats. You can't help getting caught up in the energy and excitment this gererates. One of 1999's best singles.
(2) Britney Spears "(You Drive Me) Crazy" C+. Fun beat and production, yet very shallow in the end. Sticks to memory afterwards, but after examination we realizie that the song is about nothing. Though it isn't terrible; there are many more songs out there which are more worthy of our time.
(3) Marc Anthony "I Need To Know" A. Simple content that is filled with so much energy, zest and excitment to make it work on all levels. Anthony shows himself to be a very versatile vocalist, and a person who can flow perfectly with his beats. The song is wisely on the short side, any longer could have ruined it. This is a true treasure of 1999.
(4) Mandy Moore "Candy" B+. The material doesn't have much in terms of depth, but Mandy brings enough flair and style to make it work. Her voice is effective as it gives a certain conviction and urgency to the lyrics. Not a brilliant "teen pop" song; just a very entertaining one.
(5) Eiffel 65 "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" B-. This song is very dificult to review. As intriuging as I find the lyrics and get mesmerized by the beat; I still wish the song would pull together and complete what it ventures into. Although it isn't a complete success; it is never boring.
(6) Sonique "It Feels So Good" D+. She sounds extremley high pitched, and the voice is so odd and strange, that the song is irreversably crippled by it. If there is any substance to the song; it becomes lost a muddled through out. This is an example of a dance song failing.
(7) Lenny Kravitz "I Belong To You" B+. It is rather refreshing to hear Lenny shed the massive beats, because that gives him the opprotunity to showcase his vocals. He sings this track with utter conviction and heart throughout. That gives the song a certain depth and emotion.
(8) Savage Garden "I Knew I Loved You" C. A well made song that just plays it safe, and never does anything new or exciting. The vocals are decent (beats are almost none-existent), but there is no real depth in them. In the end, the song lacks the impact that could have had from a better group (i.e. 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys)
(9) Joe "I Wanna Know" B+. In contrast to many songs; this is a retro R&B track which works. The material is as old as time, yet Joe's classy, polished voice make it sound convincing and touching at all times. As they say: a very good singer can make an old song sound new; and that's what he does here.
(10) Aaliyah "Try Again" A-. There's a really nice undercut of hip-hop here, which gives the song alot of it's edge. Aaliyah's voice adds conviction to make the lyrics sound passionate, and add some depth to them. Proof that not all R&B has to be sad; you get completely wrapped up in Timbaland's production.
(11) Jennifer Lopez "Waiting For Tonight" B. Well made, but it doesn't fully display J. Lo's talents. It's catchy, fun and light, yet we know that the song could have been more than that. "On The 6" was her debut LP, and it seems average compared to her later albums, particularly "J. Lo".
(12) Montell Jordan "Get It On Tonite" C. His 1995 single, "This Is How We Do It" is a memorable R&B classic. Shame that the qualities that made that work (the slick vocals and beat) are all-together lacking here. What's left is a standard R&B tune with no life to it. A real step back for Montell Jordan.
(13) Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals "Steal My Kisses" D. Their ungainly mix of R&B, funk and folk is a total failure. The beat has no impact, the lyrics have no substance and there is no impact or meaning at all. Strange that "NOW" would use such an odd mess.
(14) Smash Mouth "Then The Morning Comes" B-. The begining is so brilliant, original and different; I wish the song kept up that pace. It's not in the same league as "All Star", but still remains a solid pop/rock single. You can't help listening to the opening over and over.
(15) Train "Meet Virginia" C-. I really liked "Drops Of Jupiter" and "Calling All Angels"; those were rock tracks filled with emotion and power. I don't see any purpose to this song; the emotion isn't there and it's very uninvolving. I guess Train just had to find their skills.
(16) Macy Gray "I Try" B-. This is a beautifully written song with heartfelt lyrics, made unsuccessful by one factor: Macy's voice. Her voice is very weak and not very appealing, thus she detracts from the impact of her work. This song would be much better if someone else sung it.
(17) Hanson "This Time Around" D. It's not as irrating as "MMMBop" (few songs are), but there is nothing good about it either. All that the song does is cement the fact that Hanson was a talentless group. A very disposable song.
(18) blink-182 "All The Small Things" A-. A very good song that delivers everything we expect from blink-182. In fact, it even has more dimension and relevance than most of their music. It's short, but that helps create a nice, little breeze of a rock single. A good ending to a so-so album.
Bottom Line: **1/2. A real step backwards after the great heights that "NOW 3" was able to reach. I liked some of the songs, but I really could have done without a handful of them. Limp Bizkit's "Break Stuff", 98 Degrees' "I Do (Cherish You)", Q-Tip's "Vivrant Thing", Brian McKnight's "Stay Or Let It Go", Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" and Big Pun's "It's So Hard" all would have been better selection. I can not tell you to rush out and buy this, but put it on your wish list or hope for it as a gift.
Now thats music 4.......2005-04-07
1.Backstreetboys-Larger then Life this one was big 10/10
2.You Drive me Crazy-Brittany Spears when she was young 8/10
3.Marc Anthony-I need to know he was a good singer 9/10
4.Mandy Moore-Candy at the time I did not like her much8/10
5.Blue Da Be Dee-Eifel 65 a huge Dance smash from 99 10/10
6.Sonique-Feels good I liked this dance number to 9/10
7.Lenny Kravitz-I Belong to you I think I liked it 9/10
8.Savage Garden-I Knew I loved you this one was big hit10/10
9.Joe-I wanna know was one of 2000 Biggest singles 10/10
10.Aaliyah-I Try was one of my Favorites at the time 10/10
11.Jennifer Lopez-Waiting for Tonight off her 1st album10/10
12.Montell Jordan-Get it on Tonight I liked it then 8/10
13.Ben Harper-Steal my Kisses don't know about this one 5/10
14.Smash Mouth-Then the mourning comes just plain fun 10/10
15.Train-Meet Virginia obviously there best song 9/10
16.Macy Gray-I Try I can handle one song of her I guess 7/10
17.Hanson-This time Around this one was okay no Mmm Bop 8/10
18.Blink 182-All the Small Things I liked this one alot 9/10
That is like a 158 out of 180 are about a 89%
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ASIN: B0009VNC5K Release Date: 2005-07-19 |
Tracks:
- Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
- Switch - Will Smith
- 1 Thing - Amerie
- Oh - Ciara with Ludacris
- Slow Down - Bobby Valentino
- Mockingbird - Eminem
- Girlfight - Brooke Valentine with Big Boi & Lil Jon
- Girl - Destiny's Child
- La Tortura - Shakira
- Baby I'm Back - Baby Bash with Akon
- How To Deal - Frankie J.
- Ordinary People - John Legend
- Breathe - Anna Nalick
- Making Memories Of Us - Keith Urban
- Incomplete - Backstreet Boys
- Let Me Go - 3 Doors Down
- Be My Escape - Relient K
- Mr. Brightside - The Killers
- Speed Of Sound - Coldplay
- Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz
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This Is Just Really Great Music.......2007-03-30
1. Gwen Stefani-Hollaback Girl: This is an okay hook, but that "bananas"
part is weird and the bleeping gets annoying. It was overplayed. B-
2. Will Smith-Switch: Nice to see Will make a comeback and this is the
perfect comeback single, with a terrific hook. A-
3. Amerie-1 Thing: The beat is the only thing that saves this otherwise
lackluster Amerie tune. C+
4. Ciara feat. Ludacris-Oh: This was overplayed, but Luda is awesome and
the hook is better than the one on "Goodies". B
5. Bobby Valentino-Slow Down: I'm not much for ballads, but this is an
okay song, pretty average at best. C
6. Eminem-Mockingbird: I like Eminem's slower songs and this is pretty good. The lyrics are very touching. A
7. Brooke Valentine-Girlfight: This was overplayed, but it has a good hook. Lil Jon is annoying, though. B
8. Destiny's Child-Girl: This is better than "Cater 2 U", but not
"Soldier". It's an okay song(for Destiny's Child). C
9. Shakira-La Tortura: Shakira's voice bothers me, but the beat is okay,
I guess. A little simplistic. So-so. B-
10. Baby Bash feat. Akon-Baby I'm Back: Some of this guy's other material
is alright, but this is just a smug, stupid song. C-
11. Frankie J-How To Deal: I don't like ballads and I hate this. F
12. John Legend-Ordinary People: This is an okay song, since it has
meaningful lyrics and the piano is good. B+
13. Anna Nalick-Breathe(2 AM): This is an okay song. That's all I can really say about it. B-
14. Keith Urban-Making Memories Of Us: I hate wuss country. F
15. Backstreet Boys-Incomplete: The beginning hinted at something better, but this just evolved into a sapfest. D
16. 3 Doors Down-Let Me Go: This is an okay rock song. A little whiney, but what 3 Doors Down song isn't? A-
17. Relient K-Be My Escape: A little bad, but I'll still give it a decent
rating. B
18. The Killers-Mr. Brightside: I really like this song a lot. It has a good new wave beat. A
19. Coldplay-Speed Of Sound: Okay, this was overplayed, but I still like it a lot because it's a good Coldplay song. A+
20. Gorillaz-Feel Good Inc.: Another of my favourites. This song is just plain addictive. A+
Overall, this is one of the better NOW entries and if you're going to invest your money into just one of these CDs, I would choose this.
Almost Perfect.......2006-12-26
Vol. 19.......2006-07-19
Highlights include Brooke Valentine's 'Girlfight' which takes the crown for best track here...love it and can't ever get enough of it. As with Amerie's '1 Thing' which is also a great track, probably her best. Dig Ciara's 'Oh' but could live without Eminem's 'Mockingbird'...he's lost a lot since '8 Mile'.
Destiny's Child suffer, or cause us to suffer, but Shakira shows us how it's done and gives us a great song here. Akon saves Baby Bash from serving up another crappy song, and yes, other than Akons vocals this song is crappy, but I like his voice so I'll listen to it. John Legend does brilliantly yet again with 'Ordinary People'. The piano is beautiful and the lyrics are so heartfelt and original...I love it.
I really like Anna Nalick's 'Breathe'...it's soft and calm and different so that's welcome. The Killers and Coldplay deliver good songs, Coldplay's isn't perfect but it's good. Gorillaz also deliver here, 'Feel Good Inc.' is a great song and serves as a perfect closing track for the album. All in all it's good, falters a bit but still a decent offering and a nice addition to your growing CD collection.
Now 19.......2006-03-16
Contains some of the best songs of 2005!.......2006-02-03
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ASIN: B000051XVR Release Date: 2000-11-14 |
Tracks:
- It's Gonne Be Me - 'N Sync
- Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche) - 98 Degrees
- Jumpin' Jumpin' - Destiny's Child
- Don't Think I'm Not - Kandi
- I Think I'm In Love With You - Jessica Simpson
- Faded - SoulDecision
- Shake It Fast - Mystikal
- Case of the Ex - Mya
- Aaron's party (Come Get It) - Aaron Carter
- Lucky - Britney Spears
- Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely - Backstreet Boys
- Incomplete - Sisqo
- I Wanna Be With You - Mandy Moore
- Doesn't Really Matter - Janet
- Back Here - BBMak
- Absolutely (Story of a Girl) - Nine Days
- Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
- Wonderful - Everclear
- It's My Life - Bon Jovi
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The U.S. version of the Now That's What I Call Music series is often pegged as strictly kid stuff. There's no denying that many or most of the singles collected on volume 5 are beloved teen and preteen faves; even with a title cleanup, though, Mystikal's James Brown tribute "Shake It Fast" provides plenty of grownup kicks. As do Destiny's Child, Mya, and Kandi, whose delicious pop-R&B tracks trump the over-30 rock of Everclear's "Wonderful" and Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" for sheer radio wisdom. At the same time, the CD's reliance on cuts stamped from a small handful of templates suggests that a new mainstream revolution is just about due. Till then, the likes of "Don't Think I'm Not" and "Jumpin' Jumpin'" will do just fine. --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
Now 5.......2007-02-15
The Best NOW CD There Is.......2006-09-06
A good stay-in-touch sampler for 2000, at least.......2006-07-27
Track 1, "It's Gonna Be Me" by *Nsync 5/5
For bubble-gummy pop bands of the late 90s, *Nsync is one of the better ones, I think. They always have interesting production. This song grooves, and it has a nice melody. I've picked up a couple *Nsync discs because of this song and I've been happy with them.
Track 2, "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)" by 98 degrees 2.5/5
The 16th note groove in the verses should work better than it does for me, but it's okay. The block-harmonized melody in the chorus is a bit too stereotypical for my tastes. Okay, but not great.
Track 3, "Jumpin' Jumpin'" by Destiny's Child 2/5
I keep mentioning groove, but that's about all this song has going for it. There's a melody in the vocals, but it's not very interesting or memorable, and otherwise this is pretty tuneless. Tuneless can work, but this sounds like an incomplete drums/percussion and vocals track, which also makes it overlong.
Track 4, "Don't Think I'm Not" by Kandi 4/5
The opening guitar part sounds like a rip-off of something that I can't quite place. I think it's part Air Supply's "Even the Nights Are Better" and maybe part Christopher Cross' "Arthur's Theme". I haven't heard either for a long time. Anyway, it's changed enough, and I don't mind conspicuous influence in general. Great singing on this track, and a nice, surprising chorus--the strong contrast doesn't seem like it should work, but it does.
Track 5, "I Think I'm in Love with You" by Jessica Simpson 3/5
Of course, this is more than conspicuous influence, the verse and chorus music is a hip-hop drumbeat under a sample of John Cougar Mellencamp's song, "Jack and Diane". I think it works better for the chorus than the verse. I would have rather heard something original on the verses. Simpson can definitely sing, though. This song is nice and catchy, but seems pretty much calculated to be a pop hit, rather than existing because of an artistic desire to express something.
Track 6, "Faded" by Soul Decision 1.5/5
Banal, but with a couple hints of something more interesting wanting to pop out, particularly in the chorus, but I can't get over the lame bass and drum part, the hokey rap break, or the hokey 16th-note "chingy" guitar part. This stuff should only be done this way as a joke by this point.
Track 7, "Shake It Fast" by Mystikal 4/5
Nice. If James Brown did hip-hop. Too bad he hasn't kept out of jail and kept current like that. This is an example of how to do sparse (like the Destiny's Child track) right--it's not tuneless, just minimalistic.
Track 8, "Case of the Ex" by Mya 4.5/5
This has a creative structure with some very interesting orchestration. The whole song, except for the bridge, is the same chord sequence/groove repeated over and over, but the subtle orchestration builds it and develops variations that avoid monotony. The bridge is equally creative and unusual. The vocals are far more traditional but very well done.
Track 9, "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)" by Aaron Carter 1.5/5
The many samples are put together competently, but there's nothing very special or interesting about them. Carter is pretty useless as a rapper. Overall, it sounds like a bad skit from the New Mickey Mouse Club.
Track 10, "Lucky" by Britney Spears 5/5
Spears isn't anything special (or rotten, either) as a singer, but she tended to have excellent producers, songwriters and musicians working for her. These guys thoroughly know their craft. This song is no exception. Very catchy, with great, unusual production and very solid musicianship. I've picked up a couple Spears CDs, too, and like them a lot.
Track 11, "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" by Backstreet Boys 3.5/5
Also solid craftsmanship, but a bit too traditional, over-the-top early 1980s styled Adult/MOR production for my tastes. It tends to sterilize things. Still, this is a decent, well-written song.
Track 12, "Incomplete" by Sisqo 2.5/5
The very beginning is so hokey-syrupy that it's scary, but it quickly recovers some authenticity. Okay song, but too by-the-numbers. A computer program could have written it.
Track 13, "I Wanna Be With You" by Mandy Moore 5/5
Very melodically and rhythmically interesting vocal, sung well by Moore. This has a surprising, almost kd lang-ish feel, and I love lang. You can also hear a heavy, almost trippy 1960s pop influence at times. Yet, it is able to still remain very commercial. Well done.
Track 14, "Doesn't Really Matter" by Janet Jackson 5/5
I liked Jackson long before hearing her here. Impressive singing with a difficult melody as always, with very creative grooves, production, song structure and effective harmony/chord progressions.
Track 15, "Back Here" by BBMak 5/5
A great combination of styles, from slightly Beatles-esque, folky verses to the very artfully written hip-hop/new country choruses. I need to hear more from this artist.
Track 16, "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" by Nine Days 4/5
A bit derivative and typical, but a good, catchy song. The prechoruses and the short bridge (before the guitar solo) work the best.
Track 17, "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down 2/5
Why does the production on this sound horrible? Anyway, the beginning is orchestrated unusually, but doesn't do anything for me--the chord progression and drums are way too banal, the bass (when it arrives) is on autopilot, and that's the case for the whole song. Not much of a melody either.
Track 18, "Wonderful" by Everclear 2.5/5
Argh. Another insipid chord progression and groove. The choruses are better, but not enough.
Track 19, "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi 3/5
More banality harmonically on the verses, but the production makes up for it a bit. Also a nice, typically effective, melodic and anthemic chorus for Bon Jovi.
Vol. 5.......2006-07-18
Pop/R&B sensations Destiny's Child make the grade with 'Jumpin' Jumpin', and while it's not the best song on the album (Bug-a-boo was) it still deserves to be heard. As does Kandi's 'Don't Think I'm Not' which I had all but forgotten about until slipping this in the other day and reliving the fun and energy in this great track. Simpson before she sucked...well, she still wasn't anything great but at least she could carry a tune.
LOVE 'Faded' and always will, just a great song with a great vibe and some dirty lyrics while still remaining somewhat clean! Mystikal is great, but 'Shake it Fast' should never be cleaned up, it just loses EVERYTHING! Loved Mya when 'Case of the Ex' was released, and while she's lost something with me over the past few years this song will always be one I enjoy.
Skip the yuck that is Carter.
Britney should have puked on 'Lucky' when they handed her this crap, instead she sung it and we all had to listen to it. Thank god she became a skank. I can take or leave Backstreets offering, just not the best for them. Sisqo should have never left Dru Hill, or was it that they should have never taken him back...I always forget. Mandy gives us more of what we like (although she's a far better actress than singer...but a far better singer than the other teen queens) and Janet finally gives me a track to be proud of...I just love this little ditty! BBMak, Nine Day, 3 Doors Down, Everclear and Bon Jovi (!) close out the album with it's rock/poprock set and they do a decent job, everyone of them, although Everclear and Bon Jovi stand out as the vetrans and the more polished artists, although I will mention that BBMak's track was very good for a new artist.
All in all it's good but I don't know if they can really be forgiven for giving us 'Aaron's Party'!
Now 5.......2005-11-17
So as you can see, this has something for everybody: pop, R&B, hip-hop, rap, and even rock. It has everything from boy bands to teen pop soloists to rock bands. I recommend you buy this Cd, although I definitely recommend that you skip the *N Sync song and go right to track #2. Almost every song from track #2 on is worth listening to. Buy this Cd if you haven't yet already!
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ASIN: B0000DG06Y Release Date: 2003-11-04 |
Tracks:
- Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z
- Where Is The Love? - Black Eyed Peas Feat. Justin Timberlake
- My Love Is Like...Woah - Mya
- Never Leave You (uh ooh, uh ooh!) - Lumidee
- Right Thurr - Chingy
- Wat Da Hook Gon Be - Murphy Lee Featuring Jermaine Dupri
- Thoia Thoing - R. Kelly
- Let's Get Down - Bow Wow (Feat. Baby)
- Senorita - Justin Timberlake
- I Want You - Thalia Featuring Fat Joe
- Suga Suga - Baby Bash
- In Those Jeans - Ginuwine
- Walked Outta Heaven - Jagged Edge
- (There's Gotta Be) More To Life - Stacie Orrico
- Why Can't I - Liz Phair
- Stacy's Mom - Fountains Of Wayne
- Girls & Boys - Good Charlotte
- The Boys Of Summer - The Ataris
- Someday - Nickelback
- Here Without You - 3 Doors Down
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Vol. 14.......2006-07-19
The rap on this album is a redeeming feature. The ever popular 'Right Thurr' is an album highlight as is offerings by Bow Bow (all grown up) and Murphey Lee. R. Kelly delivers a good if not strange song in itself, but it's easy to get into. Beyonce gives us her debut, the song that launched the most overpublisized and overrated career out there (next to Jessica Simpson) but at least Beyonce can sing.
So there you have it...some up's and some downs but what else do you expect.
don't buy this : i'd give it 0 stars but i put 4 by accident.......2006-07-17
don't waste your money. there are better now cds out there.
seriously.
ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-05-25
2.Black Eyed Peas f. Justin Timberlake-Wheres the Love.Way better than Shut Up!!!! A+.
3.Mya-My Love is Like...Wo. Awful, Take Me There was her best. F.
4.Lumidee-Never Leave U(uh ooh, uh ooh). Boring. Bad voice. F.
5.Chingy-Right Thurr. Best Chingy hit. A.
6.Murphy Lee f. Jermaine Dupri-Wat Da Hook Be. Probably Murphy Lee at his best. B+.
7.R. Kelly-Thoia Thoing. The chorus is great. The 1st verse is ok, but the other verses are just wierd.
8.Bow Wow f. Baby-Lets Get Down. Great Song and beat. A.
9.Justin Timberlake-Senorita. Pretty bad. D.
10.Thalia f. Fat Joe-I Want You. ok. C.
11.Baby Bash f. Frankie J-Suga Suga. Best song on the whole CD! A++.
12.Ginuwine-In Those Jeans. Good beat, Good vocals, Great song!! A+.
13.Jagged Edge-Walked Outta Heaven. Dragged on a little 2 long. Other than that its great. B.
14.Stacie Orrico-There's Gotta Be More To Life. This song is ok and it has a good hook to it. B+.
15.Liz Phair- Why Can't I? Pretty good, very cute and sweet but not my stlye. C-.
16.Fountains of Wayne-Stacy's Mom. I love this song!!! It's really funny and has a great rock aspect to it. A.
17.Good Charlotte-Girls and Boys. Isn't as good as Hold On but its still pretty good. A-.
18.The Ataris-Boys of Summer. In This Diary is a tad bit better but this song holds it's own. A.
19.Nickelback-Someday. Not as good as How You Remind Me but I still really like it and I'm a personal Nickleback fan. A.
20.Three Doors Down-Here Without You. Their best song!!A++
pretty good .......2005-12-31
now that's what I call doo doo....#14.......2005-12-04
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ASIN: B000038IE0 Release Date: 1999-12-07 |
Tracks:
- All Star - Smash Mouth
- American Woman - Lenny Kravitz
- What's My Age Again? - Blink 182
- Bailamos - Enrique Iglesias
- Sometimes - Britney Spears
- All I Have To Give - Backstreet Boys
- Tell Me It's Real - K-Ci & JoJo
- The Rockafeller Skank - Fatboy Slim
- Nookie - Limp Bizkit
- Special - Garbage
- If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time - R. Kelly
- Get Gone - Ideal
- Chante's Got A Man - Chante Moore
- Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me For Me) - Blessid Union Of Souls
- Why I'm Here - Oleander
- Happily Ever After - Case
- The Hardest Thing - 98 Degrees
- Out Of My Head - Fastball
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This long-running British series has shown chart strength since the introduction of a U.S. version in late 1998. As with the hit-focused radio formats to which it nods, not every track is likely to connect with every listener; those who applaud the eclecticism of, say, Total Request Live, however, will no doubt be happy to see Blink 182, Garbage, and K-Ci & Jojo sharing space with the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears. Packed with 18 tracks and running more than 70 minutes, Now 3 is also a fine place for the curious to catch up with the tunes that ruled the airwaves in the late summer of '99. --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
Vol. 3.......2006-07-18
Latin superstar Enrique Iglasias delivers his universal hit 'Bailamos' which is better than anything washed up Rickey Martin could serve up. And Fatboy Slim deliver the anthum of the year, 'Rockafeller Skank' which was on everyones playlist back in the day.
Garbage, who I have so much respect for, suffered with 'Special' which was not one of my favorites, and while Lenny Kravitz doesn't suck he doesn't rock and I just don't really care for this song let alone him in general. R. Kelly's ballad is decent, he does have amazing talent despite what tabloid fodder he's become. There are a few tracks from some nobodies like Case and Chante Moore and then of course from some who stay around for aome unknown reason (take KC & JoJo for instance) but all in all this album, like the rest in the Now! series deliver the goods for whatever that's worth.
the third best now.......2006-06-10
All Star by Smash Mouth- Probably the biggest hit on the CD, every body has heard it. I love it. A+
American Woman by Lenny Kravitz- Lenny makes too many remakes, but oh well, this song is pretty cool. B-
Whats my Age Again?by Blink 182- This song, along with a few other songs on this cd, sound very familiar to me. I was only, like, nine in 1999, but my brother listened to a lot of this music, especially blink 182. I remember liking this song, and i still do. Check out there other hits and albums. This song is funny. A+(a very big hit too)
Bailomous by Enrique Iglesias- Man this CD brings me back to the good old days of being a kid. I recognize this song, and its no wonder. It was a monster hit, and enrique iglesias was probably the best latin artist during that short lived latin movement in the US(1999-2002) I love this song. A+
Sometimes by Britney Spears-I dont like many britney spears songs. This song also sounds familiar. Its ok, but i cant stand her voice that sounds like she has her nose clogged. C-
All I Have to Give by BSB- I cant stand this song, i hate it. I like the backstreet boys, all of there other hits are good, but geez, this one is terrible. sorry bsb. F
Tell me its Real by K-Ci and JoJo- I have only heard three songs by these guys, they are better than this one. D-
The Rockafeller Skank by Fatboy Slim- WOW!!!! If you dont recognize this song, u must be living under a rock. Even though the only lyrics are "right about now, the funk soul brother, check it out now, the funk soul brother" it still rocks, i remember lovin this song when i was little.A+
Nookie by Limp Bizkit- This song was a huge hit. I recognize it big time. While i hated it when i was little complaining to my brother "too loud" i love it now, this song just goes out and shows its mad, it doesnt candy coat it like other songs do. I love this song and limp bizkit. Its awesome, especially if your mad at someone. A+
Special by Garbage- BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Their name says it all. F--------
Hands of Time by R.Kelly- This is one of the few ballads that R 'n' B legend R.Kelly has made, and it is also one of his few songs i like. I recognize this one too, and i love this one. Its beautiful :-) B+
Get Gone by whatshisface- bad song. F
Chante's got a Man- I really recognize this song, i cant listen to it during the daytime, but at night its pretty nice. Its a sweet song that is nice and slow. B+
She likes me for Me by Blessid Union of Souls- I really recognize this one too, its a great song that has strange and funny lyrics. A+
Why I'm Here by Oleander- You are probably sick of me saying that songs sound familiar to me, but this one does, and its pretty cool. B-
The rest of these songs were just plain terrible, so i will skip them. I definetly recomend this cd.
3rd Time's A Charm.......2005-04-10
(1) Smash Mouth "All Star" A-. In only a short amount of time, this song has work it's way into a piece of "pop culture". It's always on radio, in dozens of movies and eveyone knows it. That's because the group made a catchy, lively and highly enjoyable song. It may not be about anything, but the song is a total joy to hear.
(2) Lenny Kravitz "American Woman" B. A good, if by-the-numbers remake (from the "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" soundtrack) of the '60s classic. Lenny vocal range is nicely displayed here, and it's suited for vthe film; even if the guitars fall a tad short of Lenny's usual work. Not a great remake, but not one without it's charms.
(3) blink-182 "What's My Age Again?" A-. Another example of how blink-182 dominated "punk-pop" music before their 2005 break-up. The song is short and goes by fast, yet it accomplishes everything it sets out to do. Not too deep, yet has a real connection to most young adults.
(4) Enrique Iglesias "Bailamos" A. Miles better than Ricky Martin's terrible "Livin' La Vida Loco". The secret is that Enrique has real conviction as he sings the lyrics, and the latin roots are kept intact with the beat. There is true fire and flair to be found in this wonderful dance song.
(5) Britney Spears "Sometimes" B+. Unlike "...Baby One More Time" and "(You Drive Me) Crazy", this single is actually about something. The lyrics are heartfelt and touching, althought Britney's voice isn't as strong as it should be to deliver them. A refreshing change of pace from her usual junk.
(6) Backstreet Boys "All I Have To Give" B. Good, but not the best ballad the Backstreet Boys have done. It preformed and written well, yet doesn't have the impact of songs like "Shape Of My Heart" and "As Long As You Love Me". Also a differnt kind of song for rap group Full Force to write.
(7) K-Ci & JoJo "Tell Me It's Real" A. The best single for K-Ci & JoJo as a duo (and as a part of Jodeci). The writing seems standard, but the boys deliver it with powerful conviction in their heartfelt voices. So positive and flowing with impact, this is what R&B should sound like.
(8) Fatboy Slim "The Rockafeller Skank" A. Many dance artists bring nothing new to the game, but Fatboy Slim has established himself by always doing his own thing. This song is absolutley about nothing, yet you're left with alot of praise for the originality he has laced his beats and production with. The end result is a bizzare masterpiece and one of 1999's best songs.
(9) Limp Bizkit "Nookie" A+. The song is hardcore and rough, but underneath the surface lies true depth and emotion. Connection's to the listener are found because the content is something that can be seen in daily life. Wheras most singles use material like this to create tragic songs, Limp Bizkit shows the side of rage; which seems to be in the realms of reality. Surprisingly, this is THE best song of 1999.
(10) Garbage "Special" A. There is much depth and dimension to be found in this single. The beat is toned down compared to their, also brilliant, "I Think I'm Paranoid"; but that is suitable for the song's tone. Shirley Mason sings with total conviction and creates true impact with ease.
(11) R. Kelly "If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time" C. Lacks all the power and edge that has put R. Kelly on top in the R&B world. Everything here seems standard and flat; there's no life or impact that his pevious single, "When A Woman's Fed Up", flowed with. We've heard this all before; ussually not this dragged out though. This is not one of his strongest works.
(12) Ideal "Get Gone" A. Odd that a one-hit-wonder group could outstage R. Kelly, but they do. This is a powerful, deep and heartfelt R&B track. The production, by Brian Michael Cox, creates a stark, cold feel that blends perfectly with the striking lyrics. An R&B treasure of emotion and impact.
(13) Chante Moore "Chante's Got A Man" B+. Despite it's awful, laughable title; this is a surprisingly effective R&B/pop song. Chante's voice has true conviction in it and lyric carry some impact. The big flaw is that the tone changes towards the end; kinda conflicting with the rest of the song.
(14) Blessid Union Of Souls "Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me For Me)". B. Pales compared to work by the Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox Twenty, but still manages to be fairly entertaining. There is definetly real substance here; I just don't think it quite has the impact that it deserves. Maybe the insturmental over-shadow the lyrics a bit.
(15) Oleander "Why I'm Here" B-. Here is a song that really needs to polish everything a bit more. The beat is striking, the lyrics have some impact, the production is well done. But the impact isn't fully there. If they had taken everything and added a bit more, it would have worked even better.
(16) Case "Happily Ever After" B. A solid, if safe and standard, R&B tune. Case knows how to make a good R&B song, he just needs to take those skills and push them further. He works with good producers (Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis) and has a smooth voice; but better material would help him shine more. This is listensble, but could have been much more.
(17) 98 Degrees "The Hardest Thing" A. I love the way 98? blurred that line between pop and R&B with songs like this. It's made with "pop skills", yet the beautiful, heartfelt lyrics and somber tone play as R&B. This horn arrangments are especially utilized in bringing out the impact. Pop or R&B, it doesn't really matter which; this is a great song regardless.
(18) Fastball "Out Of My Head" A-. Doesn't have the exact impact of their huge hit "The Way", but it doesn't try to. This is something different thought; a small, heartfelt pop/rock tune. It keeps things short at about 2.5 minutes, yet delivers a rather large amount of emotion in that short time. Not groundbreaking, but very good.
Bottom Line: ***1/2. A very solid collection of music during the last year of the 1990s (and the 20th Century). Many of the best sinlges are included, and everything flows from one track to another with perfect ease. From K-Ci & JoJo and Smash Mouth to 98 Degrees and Limp Bizkit; there is something here for everyone.
Review for Now 3.......2004-11-25
1.Smashmouth - All Star: A- It's a pretty good song. It was overplayed, but now, you don't even remember it.
2.Lenny Kravitz - American Woman: C+ I thought this song was good, now it's just average and annoying.
3.Blink 182 - What's My Age Again?: A Great song...wish it was longer.
4.Enrique Iglesias - Bailamos: D It use to be fun, then I listened to it more, and it as annoying as hell.
5.Britney Spears - Sometimes: B+ Pretty good for Britney!
6.BSB - All I have to give: F Backstreet Boys is a no no.
7.K-Ci & Jo-Jo - Tell Me It's Real: C I didn't like this song at first, but it grew on me, but I would still like to listen to something else.
8.Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank: A+ I loved this song, but I didn't get the part that sounded like a lawnmower???
9.Limp Bizkit - Nookie: A- It was a little poppy for Limp Bizkit. Whatever, it's their best song made to date.
10.Garbage - Special: B I like the song. Nonetheless. Somewhat average.
11.R.Kelly - If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time: A I would have give this an F if it didn't grow on me.
12.Ideal - Get Gone: F Ideal should get gone out of the music industry.
13.Chante Moore - Chante's Got A Man: C I really tryed to like this song but I guess it's just your average boring R&B song.
14.Blessid Union of Souls - Hey Leonardo: A+ Sounds like Bowling For Soup w/o gross lyrics. Awesome!
15.Oleander - Why I'm Here: D I don't know? Why are you here?
16.Case - Happily Ever After: B- It's ok, but not the best.
17.98 Degrees - Hardest Thing: A I know, 98 Degrees is a boy band, but I thought it was pretty good.
18.Fastball - Out of my Head: A+ One of the best!
CD. Various Artists - Now 3 Overall Grade For CD: B-
So, it's not the best of the Now series, but it's worth picking up.
Now 3.......2004-10-30
1.All Star-Smash Mouth big song for 5 years 10/10
2.American Women-Lenny Kravitz a nice remake 10/10
3.Blink 182-Whats my age again they were better in 99. 10/10
4.Bailamos-Enrique Inglesias-A good first single 9/10
5.Sometimes-Britany Spears her second best 10/10
6.All I have to give-Backstreet Boys a good song 9/10
7.Tell me its real-KCi & JoJo-Nice song 10/10
8.Rockafellar Skank-Fat boy slim a good song 10/10
9.Nookie-Limp Bizkit this is there top song 10/10
10.Special-Garbage a nice dark track 9/10
11.If I could turn back the hands of time-R.Kelly Dope 10/10
12.Get Gone-Ideal Okay 8/10
13.Chantes got a man-Chante Moore good song 8/10
14.Hey Leonardo-Blessid Union of Souls better then most 9/10
16.Happily Ever after-Case great song 10/10
17.Hardest Thing-98 I admit I liked this song 10/10
18.Out of my head-Fastball a good closing song 10/10
You would think that since I love pure hip hop I would hate this but you would be wrong I had a bias to this.
Total-172 out of 180 that is about a 93%
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ASIN: B0002IQA4U Release Date: 2004-07-27 |
Tracks:
- My Band - D12
- Hey Ya! - Outkast
- Naughty Girl - Beyonce
- Move Ya Body - Nina Sky
- Dip It Low - Christina Milan
- Hey Mama - Black Eyed Peas
- Dude - Beennie Man
- Freek-A-Leek - Petey Pablo
- Slow Motion - Juvenile
- Leave (Get Out) - Jo Jo
- One Call Away - Chingy
- Everytime - Britney Spears
- Take My Breath Away - Jessica Simpson
- The Reason - Hoobastank
- Where Are We Runnin'? - Lenny Kravitz
- Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard
- Just Like You - Three Days Grace
- Meant To Live - Switchfoot
- Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
- Redneck Woman - Gretchen Wilson
Customer Reviews:
Vol. 16.......2006-07-19
Petey Pablo delivers on 'Freek-a-Leek' and I'm glad for that. I can never get sick of that song. I prefer the unedited version, but that's just me. 'Hey Ya!' is way overplayed, 'My Band' just plain gets old (and if it weren't for Eminem no one would listen to the crap they call D12) and Jessica Simpson...I mean, do I need to say anything more? Beyonce gives us 'Naughty Girl' which is far better than her last offering, while Christina Milian finally makes it back with 'Dip it Low' and serves up a nice dirty track...far naughtier than Beyonce's.
Black Eyed Peas give us 'Hey Mama' and I like it, as I like Beenie Man's 'Dude' but the remainder of the rap is just plain crap. Chingy's slow jam is stupid and Juvinille should have quit the game after 'Back That Thang Up'.
Jo Jo is too young, well at least she was, and her song was kinda stupid. Britney actually gave me a song I thought was good, the first 30 times I heard it...but the whole controversy over the video got 'Everytime' so overexposed that I got sick of it. Everyonce in a while though it's nice to listen to. To know that she actually wrote this song herself is pretty neat too.
As far as the rock is concerned, well, Three Days Grace takes the crown again with Switchfoot and Yellowcard taking second and third, but whats up with Kravitz making his return to the 'Now!'? This song is crap. And Hoobastank...I've never liked this song, and I actually liked them until they released this song and everyone on the known universe went apecrap for it. It's not that good, it actually really sucks and I have no idea why anyone likes it. Plus, live these guys can't play or sing worth crap. HoobaSTANK is right. I will say that while I hated 'Heaven' when it was first released, after hearing it a billion times on the radio it's actually grown on me...just a little.
Finally we have Gretchen with what has to be one of the biggest songs ever. 'Redneck Woman' was so huge I had my sister who hates country music in any shape or form singing it. It's a great song, if not a little overplayed, but you have to hand to to Gretchen for being brilliant!
It was an okay album.......2006-05-28
Anway here is a rundown of what my ratings would be for each song.
1."My Band" by Eminem and D12-4/5
2."Hey Ya" by Outakst-5/5
3."Naughty Girl" by Beyonce-3/5
4."Move Ya Body" by Nina Sky-3/5
5."Pop That Thing" by Christina Millen-1/5
6."Hey Mama" by The Black Eyed Peas-5/5
7."Dude" by Beennie Man-1/5
8."Freak A Lick" by Petey Pablo-5/5
9."Slow Motion" by Juvenile-3/5
10."Leave" by JoJo-1/5
11."One Call Away" by Chingy-3/5
12."Everytime" by Britney Spears-5/5
13.Take My Breath Away" by Jessica Simpson-2/5
14."The Reason" by Hoobastank-5/5
15."Where Are We Running" by Lenny Kravitz-2/5
16.Ocean Avenue" by Yellowcard-5/5
17."Just Like You" by Three Days Grace-4/5
18."Meant to Live" by Switchfoot-5/5
19"Heaven" by The Los Lonely Boys-3/5
20."Redneck Woman" by Gretchen Wilson
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Now Thats What I Call Good!.......2006-01-16
1. My Band - D12
2. Hey Ya! - Outkast
3. Naughty Girl - Beyonce
4. Move Ya Body - Nina Sky
5. Dip It Low - Christina Milan
6. Hey Mama - Black Eyed Peas
7. Dude - Beennie Man
8. Freek-A-Leek - Petey Pablo
9. Slow Motion - Juvenile
10. Leave (Get Out) - Jo Jo
11. One Call Away - Chingy
12. Everytime - Britney Spears
13. Take My Breath Away - Jessica Simpson
14. The Reason - Hoobastank
15. Where Are We Runnin'? - Lenny Kravitz
16. Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard
17. Just Like You - Three Days Grace
18. Meant To Live - Switchfoot
19. Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
20. Redneck Woman - Gretchen Wilson
Not recomended for anyone who doesn't like any of the above songs or who already owns all or most of the above songs individually.
Nows best album ever made.......2006-01-07
1.D12 My Band A++++++++ WOW!! This song is so funny and awesome, although it is long, i love it, and laugh till i cry. Best song on the cd.
2. OutKast Hey Ya B- I love this song to death, but it is OLD!! I heard this song in the winter time. Shoulda been now 15 or 16. OVERPLAYED
3. Beyonce Naughty Girl A+ So addictive and fun and HOT! the only song of hers i can stand. OVERPLAYED
4. Nina Sky Move Ya Body A+ This song was overrated but AWESOME and has an amazing beat and very addicting.
5. Christina Milian Dip it Low C+ Whatever. okay beat though. OVERPLAYED
6.Black Eyed Peas Hey Mama A++ The best song off of elephunk and certainly deserved to be on here. OVERPLAYED
7.Bennie Man Dude F- okay
8. FREEK A LEEK PETEY PABLO A++++++++++++++ YA!!!! DA BEST SONG, AS GOOD AS MY BAND. AWESOME BEAT, HOT VOCALS, AND THE RAP IS SO ADDICTING!! GO PETEY!!
9.Juvenille Slow Motion A+ I really like this song but Juvenille is a lot better this should not have been the single.
10. Fofo Leave F--- All da girlz at my skool are singin this song. It is so F****ng annoying and dumb and jojo looks like a gothic.
11.One Call Away Chingy A++++ GREAT SONG AND I LOVE IT!! Enough Said.
12. Everytime Britney Spears A++++ Wow. This song makes me cry it is so beautiful and is the only song that i like from Britney. She really surprised me with this moving, wonderful ballad.
13.Take My Breath Away Jessica Simpson F------ Jessica Simpson sucs so much and she tries to actually sing in this song but only embarasses herself. SHE CANT SING AND THE ONLY REASON PEOPLE LIKE HER IS CUZ THEY THINK SHE IS HOT!!
14. The Reason Hobbastank A++++ I love hoobastank and this song is a great rock song and is very beautiful and touching.
15.Where are we Running? Lenny Kravitz C- I have no clue.
16.Ocean Avenue Yellowcard A++ A great song.
17. Just Like You Three Days Grace A++ A great powerful hate song. These guys are trying to be Linkin Park.
18.Meant to Live Switchfoot A++++++++ AN AWESOME SONG!! BEST SWITCHFOOT!!
19. Heaven Los Lonely Boys A++ A classic peaceful song.
20. Redneck Woman Gretchen Wilson D+ I DONT LIKE GIRL COUNTRY SINGERS!! THEY ALL SOUND OLD AND THEIR SONGS ARE DUMB.
No title.......2005-08-04
2. Hey Ya - Too bad I was listening to this song in 9'th & 10'th grade or I'd like it better (I hated those two years, so that's why...)
3. Naughty Girl - Beyonce has become a hoe.
4. Move Ya Body - Good, but not great.
5. Dip it Low - Good Japanese-sounding beat! I LOVE that part! The lyrics are just disgusting.
6. Hey Mama - Awesome song... I've just heard it so many times it's not really fresh anymore...
7. Dude - ANNOYING AS (...)!!!!!!!!!!
8. Freek-A-Leek - This is barely even a song, or music at all.
9. Slow Motion - This is medeocre, steryotype rap.
10. Leave Get Out - Great song, but I dislike the lyrics.
11. One Call Away - The one and only song of Chingy's I think is even ok, and I still think the lyrics are hideous. They don't even edit the "H" word out of it here! Why?! That's a cuss word!
12. Everytime - The only song of her's I can stand.
13. Take my Breath Away - Jessica Bimboson butchered this classic.
14. The Reason - Don't like it too much anymore.
15. Where Are We Runnin'? - I'm not a huge Lenny Kravitz fan.
16. Ocean Avenue - Used to like it, but it seems to much like a 'screaming' song.
17. Just Like You - I hate most rock but this is alright for me.
18. Meant To Live - I can't stand this stuff.
19. Heaven - Great song, but it can't be their only single, I hope. They've got talent.
20. Redneck Woman - I really don't like music like this.
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ASIN: B0001GW114 Release Date: 2004-03-23 |
Tracks:
- It's My Life - No Doubt
- Toxic - Britney Spears
- Stand Up - Ludacris
- Holidae In - Chingy
- Gangsta Nation - Westside Connection
- Bounce - Sarah Connor
- Shut Up - Black Eyed Peas
- Gigolo - Nick Cannon
- Me, Myself & I - Beyonce
- Shorty Doowop - Baby Bash
- I Don't Want You Back - Eamon
- With You - Jessica Simpson
- Sunrise - Norah Jones
- First Cut Is The Deepest - Sheryl Crow
- Everything - Fe Fe Dobson
- I Hate Everything... - Three Days Grace
- Feelin' This - Blink 182
- Hold On - Good Charlotte
- Falls On Me - Fuel
- 100 Years - Five For Fighting
Customer Reviews:
Vol. 15.......2006-07-19
Beyonce also fails to deliver, for 'Me, Myself & I' was one of the only songs off 'Dangerously In Love' that I hated. It kind of floors me that they included Eamon's track, even though it was such a huge hit. It's just one of those songs I think totally loses everything with half the words taken out.
For the most part the rap here is strong...Luda delivering on 'Stand Up' and he also lends his talents to Chingy's 'Holidae In' but it's Westside Connections 'Gangsta Nation' featuring Nate Dogg that takes the crown as best track on the album. It's smooth vocals and tight beats make it a gem amoungst the rest. Nick Cannon and Baby Bash serve up mediocre tracks here, Nick Cannon still outshining Baby Bash (I can't stand this guy), and Black Eyed Peas pull off one of their best tracks ever. 'Shut Up' is perfect.
Sheryl Crow is good if not overplayed BIG time, but it's still a good song. Norah Jones failed to impress me with 'Sunrise' but that's just my opinion....I never really cared to listen to it. Fe Fe Dobson also loses my interest.
The rock set is good, Three Days Grace delivering the best rock song here...LOVE THAT SONG!!! Never really cared for Blink's 'Feelin' This' but Good Charlotte and Fuel deliver good ballad type rock sets, and Five for Fighting give us '100 Years' which is still one of my favorite songs. All in all this is a nice addition to the 'Now!' family and is sure to entertain most people.
Now 15.......2005-08-03
Another iTunes Now.......2005-08-03
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It's My Life
First Cut Is The Deepest
I Hate Everything About You
Falls On Me
100 Years
...and that's about it...I guess Beyonce is okay, but I like her better in DC.
UPDATE - 8/3/05: I should also comment that Jhonny Mendez's prediction list for Now 20 is flawless.
1)Beyonce`s Child-Nothin` no more
2)Britney Spears-My LAST song
3)N` Sync-Retarted as ever
4)Natalie Albino-Yes, I splited from nina sky,for the 76th time.
5)Madonna-American Life pt 2
6)Snoop Dogg-Strip Down
7)Hilary Duff-I followed the same steps as Britney Spears and now im a hoe.
8)Jojo-Im not famous anynore
9)Bjork-Thonin ahi yah tahdo sas
10)Ashanti-Oops!I did it over again.
Great CD.......2005-07-14
1. It's My Life - No Doubt: C. It gets too old.
2. Toxic - Britney Spears: B. I like the groove in it. It could be better.
3. Stand Up - Ludacris: B+. I like this song.
4. Holidae Inn - Chingy: C. Right Thurr is a lot better.
5. Gangsta Nation - Westside Connection: A+ I love this jam. I like it when they say "party like Beyonce, face like Andre.".
6. Bounce - Sarah Connor: D+. I don't like it. She's trying too hard.
7. Shut Up - Black Eyed Peas: C. It's ok, I guess.
8. Gigolo - Nick Cannon: F. No comment.
9. Me, Myself, and I - Beyonce: A+. I love this song! At first I thought it was okay, now I love it.
10. Shorty Doowop - Baby Bash: B+. Good, but his voice isn't full.
11. I Don't Want You Back - Eamon: A+. I LOVE THIS SONG! I LOVE EAMON! HE IS SO GOOD!
12. With You - Jessica Simpson: B+. Good, but it gets boring sometimes.
13. Sunrise - Norah Jones: F. Way too slow.
14. First cut is the deepest-Sheryl Crow: A-. I like this song, and it never gets old for some reason.
15. Everything - Fefe Dobson: B. Great song, but too generic.
16. I Hate Everything About You - Three Days Grace: D+. Bland.
17. Feeling This - Blink-182: D. One of their bad songs.
18. Hold On - Good Charlotte: B-. It's good, but his voice sounds g@y.
19. Falls On Me - Fuel: B. It's pretty good, but needs better lyrics. Definitely.
20. 100 Years - 5 For Fighting: B+. I don't like it that much, but it's good at an end of a CD.
Overall, I gave it 4 stars. I upped the rating because it has Eamon, otherwise I'd probably rate it 3 stars.
LAST WORD: Buy it if you liked pop music from late 2003 and early 2004.
I like this CD.......2005-04-29
1. It's my life-No doubt: B+. Like the song, and my parents also, since there is an original version that is at least 20 years old. Gwen Stefani had a nice-sounding, less screechy voice, but she sounds kind of like she is crying.
2. Toxic-Britney Spears: C+. I like it a little bit. I used to hate it when it came out, but after hearing it for the 50th time this summer, I decided "It's okay, but if I have to hear it a thousand times, I go crazy." It is one of my 9-year-old sister's top favorite songs. Britney does not show very much talent when singing this song, but when you hear it in the morning and don't play any other songs, you have it stuck in your head for the rest of the day.
3. Stand up-Ludacris: D+. I like rap sometimes, but not like that.
4. Holiday in-Chingy: I hate it. Weird-sounding.
5. Gangsta nation-Westside connection: Weird-sounding, don't really know it.
6. Bounce-Sarah Connor: B-. Good song, but again, weird-sounding.
7. Shut up-Black-eyed peas: C. It's okay, but don't make me listen to it a thousand times.
8. Gigolo-Nick Cannon: I hate it. I can already tell that it's too rappy for me.
9. Me, myself, and I-Beyonce: C+. It's okay.
10. Shortly doowop-Baby bash: Don't really know it.
11. I don't want you back-Eamon: B-. I like it, but his voice is really high.
12. With you-Jessica Simpson: A. Very romantic sounding. It sounds like she's singing about paradise.
13. Sunrise-Norah Jones:C-
14. First cut is the deepest-Sheryl Crow: C+. Too hokey for me.
15. Everything-Fefe Dobson: A-. Like the song. She sings nicely.
16. Everything about you-3 days grace: C. It's okay.
17. Feeling this-Blink 182: Don't know enough of Blink 182's music.
18. Hold on-Good Charlotte: Don't really like them. Skip it.
19. Falls on me-Fuel: Don't really know it.
20. 100 years-5 for fighting: C-. Don't like it. You can't get away from it. It's in every store you walk into. You can play it once, but not a lot.
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ASIN: B00005R8D9 Release Date: 2001-11-20 |
Tracks:
- Bootylicious - Destiny's Child
- Pop - Nsync
- I'm Real - Jennifer Lopez
- Stutter (Remix Featuring Mystikal) - Joe
- Someone To Call My Lover - Janet Jackson
- Am To Pm - Christina Milian
- A Little Bit - Jessica Simpson
- Crush - Mandy Moore
- Rock The Boat - Aaliyah
- U Got It Bad - Usher
- More Than That - Backstreet Boys
- Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz
- Start The Commotion - Wiseguys
- Me, Myself & I - Jive Jones
- I'm A Believer - Smash Mouth
- Fat Lip - Sum 41
- The Rock Show - Blink 182
- Bad Day - Fuel
- Be Like That - 3 Doors Down
- Walk On - U2
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This volume of the chart-survey series is its best yet, offering stellar examples of nearly every subgenre it approaches. Interestingly, the platinum machine's eighth outing is also its most subtle (the take-your-time sultriness of Aaliyah's "Rock the Boat," Usher's "U Got It Bad") and teasingly offbeat (Gorillaz's dub-wise sleeper "Clint Eastwood," the Wiseguys' noise-hop "Start the Commotion") moments. Whether this indicates a trend toward the return of a higher-quality singles chart has yet to be determined, but save for a small handful of crummily derivative nontunes from Jessica Simpson, Fuel, and 3 Doors Down, the music here makes a good case for itself. Could a broadening definition of what's mainstream be fomenting? Caveats: 'N Sync's "Pop" is included in a remix that bleeds the record of some of its novelty, while Jennifer Lopez's "I'm Real" appears without the Ja Rule rap that helped lift it to bestseller status. --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
Now 8.......2007-02-15
1. Destiny's Child, "Bootylicious": Good song, a little pointless...but catchy and easy to dance to. I don't really like the lyrics...kinda stupid. But it's good for what it is-- a dance song. I give it 3/5
2.*NSYNC, "Pop": Classic pop song. Not my favourite...but I understand why they included it. It WAS a pretty big hit for them. And I admit, it's a cute song. 4/5
3. Jennifer Lopez, "I'm Real": Doesn't quite live up to a few of her other hits. In my opinion, they should have used the Remix with Ja Rule. It was a bigger hit and a little catchier. But not a bad song overall. 2/5
4. Joe, "Stutter": Would be MUCH better with out the Mystikal Rap part. But its a nice R&B tune..you have to be in the right mood. Its one of those song that plays the chorus over..and over...and over..and over. Not bad though. I enjoy it from time to time. 4/5
5. Janet, "Someone To Call My Lover": Janet, as always has come through. Shes an amazing performer..and although this song was overplayed...it's great. Can't get enough of it. 5/5
6. Christina Millian, "Am To Pm": Theres was a lot of hype over this song. And its not a BAD song...but I'm not to into. I'm just not feeling it...it's not even that catchy. I think she needs a little more following. 2/5
7. Jessica Simpson, 'A Little Bit": One of my favourites. Didn't get nearly the airplay it deserved..but wonderful pop song. Catchy, good lyrics, nice beat, easy to dance to. Love it. 5/5
8. Mandy Moore, 'Crush": Love this one as well. I love Mandy, shes one of my favourite female vocalist (next to Nina Gordon of course). Not much to say about her....she's great. Good song for her vocal range..most people dont find it catchy, so they don't fully take in the whole effect. But very sweet song. 5/5
9.Aaliyah, "Rock The Boat": Good tribute to Aaliyah. But I dont like the song. It was a big hit. And its not a good song at all. It was good of them to put it on here though...I usually skip over it though. 1/5
10.Usher, "U Got It Bad": Wonderful. Definately the best ballad on this CD. It's a huge hit for him..and he works VERY well with ballads. I've never been a big fan of Usher. But you gotta love this song. Adorable lyrics and good beat. 5/5
11. Backstreet Boys "More Than That": Ehh... Its Backstreet Boys...they're okay. This is not one of their better songs. It's not very catchy...a little strained vocally. I personally think they work better with upbeat songs...but it's not a BAD song. It's good for what it is. 3/5
12. Gorillaz "Clint Eastwood": Am I the only person who doesnt get the title? Hmm..anyway..most people seem to think this song is "weird" but I like it. I admit, it took a little while to get used to..but it definatly grows on you. Love the harmonica. 4/5
13. Wiseguys/Greg Nice "Start The Commotion": Good dance song. Good background music as well. It' a cute song, a little slow lyrically, but great beat. 4/5
14.JiveJones "Me Myself and I" - I, personally, had never heard of this guy before. But GREAT song. Can't believe it didn't get more airplay. A little unpolished...but once you get used to it...you'll love it. 4/5
15. Smash Mouth "I'm A Believer"- Ugh. This is a Monkees song. Smash Mouth didn't deliver it quite as well..but it is catchy. I admit, it does make me smile though. 2/5
16. Sum 41 "Fat Lip": Love it. Upbeat. Great dance Song. Cant get enough of it. The best on the album. 5/5
17. blink-182 "The Rock Show": Overplayed. But it's definatly better than most of Blink's stuff. It's great until you get sick of it. 5/5
18. Fuel "Bad Day": A lot of people like this song. I hate it. It's annoying and depressing. 0/5
19. 3 Doors Down "Be Like That": One of the best lyrical songs on here. I love it...great for relaxation and inspiration. I could listen to it over and over. Great song. 5/5
20. U2 Walk On: This wansn't even a hit. But beautiful song and good ending. Doesn't quite live up to Joshua Tree though..and that threw me off. 4/5
Vol. 8.......2006-07-18
Joe and Mistikal both delive on 'Stutter' which was one of my favorite jams back in the day, as was 'Am to Pm' by miss Christina Milian, who never hit it big with this song and actually took another couple years to drop a full length album, shocker! Anyways, there's pop princess's Mandy Moore and Jessica Simpson who both turn out decent songs here, Simpson in her pre-annoyance stage. It's funny how this girl FORGOT how to sing as her head got bigger.
The real gems here are in the form of The Gorillaz who give us the best song of the year with 'Clint Eastwood' which is all but brilliant in every way. I remember first hearing this song and thinking it was gold...you know 'money in the bank!' There's also Sum 41 who gave us one of the biggest songs of the summer with 'Fat Lip' and these guys keep churning out the hits, as does Fuel who delivers full force on 'Bad Day' and continue to rock hard and to satisfaction.
Backstreet Boys fizzle as does 3 Doors Down (mostly since 'Be Like That' was so over played, and still is so overplayed) while U2 soars with 'Walk On' which is beautiful and all together brilliant. Janet is annoying, never liked the song and never will, Usher is washed up and Smash Mouth is just plain over...they really need to just go away. Is it just me or does everything they put out sound the same. Never heard the Jive Jones song, but for some reason I can stomach it, as can I the Wiseguys 'Start the Commotion' even if it is a little forced.
All in all it's not perfect but yet another great effort on the part of 'Now!'
Now 8; get it Now.......2005-03-30
It's Hard To H8 "NOW 8".......2005-01-29
(1) Destiny's Child "Bootylicious" A-. This is a fiery, zesty, stormin' R&B dance track that anounces itself with fury. There is a true zip in it's club ready beat; one that never let's down. Has all the qualities that made "Survivor" so good, then takes it to the next level. Hard to belive that this song entered a word into Webster's Dictionary.
(2) *N Sync "Pop" A. Just a flashy as the group's previous dance tracks, yet it contains purpose and meaning. Justin's passionetly declarative lyrics set to BT's clubbed up beat make this song flow with terrific zip. Even the all insturmental part helps to make this one of the best pop songs ever recorded.
(3) Jennifer Lopez "I'm Real" A. Yes, this is the original version WITHOUT Ja Rule, but it's just as good as the remix. As a passionate pop song (verses the hip-hop remix) this heartfelt, creative and rather addictive. J. Lo doesn't try too hard a finds a wonderful more relaxed tone that works.
(4) Joe feat. Mystikal "Stutter" (Double Take Remix) B. A little old for "NOW 8" (Spring 2001), but that's OK. Content wise the song has a clever premise and intelligent lyrics that are not given full impact in their delivery. Joe's voice doesn't seem as strong in during some sections and Mystikal, with his irritating voice, is not a very good rapper.
(5) Janet Jackson "Someone To Call My Lover" A-. If nothing else this is a good old fashioned "American road song". It also happens to be catchy and easing with a slick production. This is the exact type of work that has made Janet a highly independent and invalueable female recording star.
(6) Christina Milian "AM to PM" A. Fact: Christina was NOT a new artist in 2004, but was new in 2001. That said, this is a highly entertaining dance track with alot of fire and zest. I have no idea why this track didn't find a large audince, it's almost in the same league as the massive "Lady Marmalade" remake.
(7) Jessica Simpson "A Little Bit" B-. A listenable pop tune, but then what? Seems a little too safe and standard (even for her) in the cutting edge world of pop music. I also can't listen to it without thinking about those damn Bally Total Fitness ads!
(8) Mandy Moore "Crush" A-. Mandy has had to struggle for suc cess against Spears and Aguilera, despite the fact that she often outstages them. Here she takes worn out material and re-vamps it through her heartfelt voice that seems honest. A small treasure that's miles different from "In My Pocket".
(9) Aaliyah "Rock The Boat" B+. Her tragic death made the inclusion of this inevitable, but that's OK because it is a very good song. Boasting a polished contemporary R&B vibe, the song gets under the skin with her lighthearted voice. It just gets a tad too long by the end, but it's not that noticable.
(10) Usher "U Got It Bad" A+. "Confessions" is his masterpiece album, but this is his greatest single. A classic piece of R&B with a modern untertone that gets to the heart. As the songb says; "if you're touched by the words in the song, then maybe u got it bad." Well, it's impossible not to be touched by this heartbreaking song.
(11) Backstreet Boys "More Than That" B+. A standard Backstreet Boys ballad that has it's undeniable charms. As always it sounds heartfelt in a classic way and wisely keeps a reasonable length as well. The 3rd verse especially gets under the skin.
(12) Gorillaz "Clint Eastwood" A-. Finally, a clever balance between hip-hop and techno. At the bare minimum, the song is original and creative, and it also contains some catchy lyrics with an inventive tune (listen closely, and you'll see how the title fits in). Rap laced with techno? Maybe Jay-Z and P. Diddy are taking notes.
(13) Wiseguys feat. Greg Nice "Start The Commotion" B-. Not a hit on any charts, but a hit from a Honda commerecial (it still counts as a hit). The song doesn't wear out it's welcome do to it's very short length, and is filled with manic energy. But it doesn't really amount to anything too memorable.
(14) JIVEjones "Me, Myself & I" B-. A promotional hit for an artist who never really took off. It isn't a remake of the 1989 De La Soul classic, but a somewhat catchy and quirky old school rap. The song's bizzareness is not beneficial, as it detracts from the listenability.
(15) Smash Mouth "I'm A Believer" C. Smash Mouth a a pretty good pop/rock group, but even they don't deliver the goods with this remake. I'm sure exactly why, but it seems to be lacking the certain charm that made the original version such a huge hit.
(16) Sum 41 "Fat Lip" A. A catchy, coolhard rock track filled with rapid energy. It doesn't break any new ground material wise, but is blooming with style and excitment. A refreshing, higly entertaining rock song.
(17) blink-182 "The Rock Show" A-. Yet again, the boys from blink-182 deliver a catchy, party built hard rock song with a teenage undertone to it. It should be boing that they do the same style over and over, but they're so damn good at what they do.
(18) Fuel "Bad Day" B. The lyrics have real meaning conveyed through some powerful images, yet I think the song lacks the energy we come to expect from Fuel. It could have been a bit longer to expand upon it's subject matter.
(19) 3 Doors Down "Be Like That" C. Meaningful lyrics are given no life by the group's lifeless vocal style. It just grows redundant by the end and becomes boring. Wonder what the song would be like with more excitement.
(20) U2 "Walk On" C+. "All That You Can't Leave Behind" is a great album with three great singles. This is not one of them. The song has meaning and a good purpose, but it gets SO dragged out that it looses everything it achived. There is something here, but it gets lost along the way.
Bottom Line: ***. A flawed album, yet the good singles outweigh the bad ones; thus I can recomend it. I would still like to see some more rap songs here; like Nelly's "#1", OutKast' "Ms. Jackson", Ludacris' "Southern Hospitality" and Crazy Town's "Butterfly". Not great, but a worthy entry in a great series.
NOTE: The album is respectfully dedicated to the late Aaliyah, who tragically died in a plane crash on August 25th, 2001.
Hot Summer of 2001 Packed Into One CD!.......2004-11-07
Bootylicious (10/10) - The hottest track on the CD. Destiny's Child is the best and will always be the best!
Pop (10/10) - One of NSYNC's hottest songs. This futuristic sounding track is one of the best cuts ever.
I'm Real (7/10) - The remix is way better but this one will do. J. Lo needs to stop lying to herself because she is not real. But this song is really good.
Stutter [Remix] f/ Mystikal (8/10) - The beat is sick but Mystikal's rap is totally whack and messed the flow of the song up.
Someone To Call My Lover (10/10) - Nice, slower Janet song. Just knowing that it's Janet makes the song a hit. Janet is one of the greatest performers and this song is one of her many hits.
AM to PM (10/10) - Christina Milian's hyped up club song. This song makes me want to dance all night long. I could put this on repeat all day.
A Little Bit (4/10) - Jessica Simpson has many good songs, but this isn't one of them. This song is terribly written and the beat isn't good enough to dance to. She gets a four because the chorus is so catchy and makes the song better than what it is.
Crush (0/10) - This song is really whack. Mandy Moore has better hits such as "In My Pocket" and "Candy". This song should have never been made. I always skip over this song.
Rock The Boat (10/10) - One of the best songs by the legendary Aaliyah. This song is so special to me because it has a nice beat, sexy lyrics, and it was also the last video Aaliyah ever shot before she was killed. This song will forever be close to me in my heart.
U Got It Bad (10/10) - The summer jam that everybody loved. Usher was barely trying to be noticed although now he is an international name. This song is really nice and sexy.
More Than That (2/10) - I don't like this song. That's all I have to say.
Clint Eastwood (8/10) - Although I'm not a big fan of rock/pop, this song is really good. This song was super famous.
Start The Commotion (3/10) - Boring and doesn't make any sense. I don't even remember hearing this song on the radio or even on TV.
Me, Myself & I (1/10) - Not to be confused with the Beyoncé hit song, this pop/rock song sucks and should have never been made.
I'm A Believer (3/10) - This song may have been good in Shrek, but without the movie it's boring and stupid.
Fat Lip (0/10) - Hate Sum 41. Hate This Song.
The Rock Show (0/10) - Urgh, will the torture ever stop?
Bad Day - Never really listen to it.
Be Like That - Never really listen to it.
Walk On - Never really listen to it.
2/3 of the album are worth listening to. The end are just boring rock songs so I would suggest you buy this album if the beginning 2/3 suit your musical taste.
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ASIN: B00063F8CQ Release Date: 2004-11-02 |
Tracks:
- Let's Get It Started - Black Eyed Peas
- Lean Back - Terror Squad
- Goodies - Ciara
- I Like That - Houston
- Ch-Check it Out - Beastie Boys
- My Place - Nelly
- Sunshine - Lil Flip
- You & Me - J-Kwon
- Why? - Jadakiss
- Locked Up - Akon
- Baby It's You - JoJo
- Angels - Jessica Simpson
- One Thing - Finger Eleven
- Dare You To Move - Switchfoot
- Cold - Crossfade
- Pieces Of Me - Ashlee Simpson
- Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
- 1985 - Bowling For Soup
- Here For The Party - Gretchen Wilson
- Days Go By - Keith Urban
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With Now 17 the producers of this chart-busting series have accepted, to their credit, a truism: You can't please 'em all. That accounts for the opposite-ends-of-the-genre-spectrum inclusiveness of the disc, and also for the lion's share of its appeal. Like hip-hop but hate country? Count yourself in, courtesy of Terror Squad ("Lean Back"), J-Kwon ("You & Me"), and the Beastie Boys ("Ch-Check It Out"), or out, owing to Gretchen Wilson ("Here for the Party") and Keith Urban ("Days Go By"). Ditto for girl pop (Ashlee Simpson's "Pieces of Me," Jessica Simpson's "Angels") and hard rock (Crossfade's "Cold")--take it or leave it or, if you're truly well-rounded, love it, track for track. With its finger directly on the pulse of what passes for pop in 2004, 17 poses its share of challenges--the Switchfoot crowd doesn't lend itself to being lumped together with JoJo's posse--but it skillfully folds the whole package into a better than palatable mix aimed directly at the fun-loving and the musically tolerant. Sensible sequencing (rap leads to pure pop leads to rock leads to country) seals the deal, so that all you're left wondering is, What happened to Hoobastank? --Tammy La GorceCustomer Reviews:
Good Music for the time.......2007-01-05
Vol. 17.......2006-07-19
Simpson should be shot, JoJo does better this time around and Ashley, well, she's better then that crap they call her sister but she's still beneath the rest of the pack. Nice additions are the overplayed but still great 'Goodies' and Houston's underplayed 'I Like That' with Nate Dogg and Chingy. Great beat!
As far as the closing rock tracks, Finger Eleven is finally getting some love in the world, but they have put out far better tracks than 'One Thing' so I don't know why everyone went crazy for this song...I mean, it's good but they've done better ('First Time' is a classic example). I like 'Cold' but I hate Crossfade...go figure. I LOVE 'Dare you to Move'! Great song. '1985' is funny, Gretchen's 'Here for the Party' is decent if not a rip-off of her previous hit 'Redneck Woman' (kinda has the same vibe) while Keith Urban makes his first appearance and does okay, not great, just okay.
So that leaves us to the best song on the album, and it's a tie between Akon's 'Locked Up' which never gets old and Franz Ferdinand's 'Take me Out' which is so cool it's cold! This album is worth it for those two tracks alone.
A CD by any other name would not be as great!.......2006-02-18
1. Black Eyed Peas-Let's Get It Started: I like this song, but it's been way overplayed. Rating: B+
2. Terror Squad-Lean Back: I love this song. Great beat and the appearance of Fat Joe is a perfect selection. Rating: A
3. Ciara-Goodies: Petey Pablo was okay, but I don't like Ciara very much. Rating: B-(Without the Petey Pablo part: C-)
4. Houston-I Like That: Good beat and the guest appearances from Cingy and Nate Dogg were good. Rating: B
5. Beastie Boys-Ch-Check It Out: Not as good as their earlier work(what is?), this song is still good 'ol fashioned rap. I particularily enjoy the lyrics. Rating: B+
6. Nelly-My Place: I don't like this song very much. Check out his other single, "Over & Over". This is bad. Rating: B-
7. Lil Flip-Sunshine: Is this even a single? I don't think so. Even if it was, I still wouldn't like it. Rating: C
8. J-Kwon-You & Me: I love this song. You really can't compare this to his other hit, "Tipsy" because they are two very different songs. Anyways, I love this song. Rating: A
9. Jadakiss-Why: This song is bad. Skip over it. Rating: C
10. Akon-Locked Up: Finally, a rapper uses a piano in his song. Just for that(and because I like the song), I'll give it a B+.
11. JoJo-Baby It's You: "Leave(Get Out)" was okay, but this one is inferior. Rating: C-
12. Jessica Simpson-Angels: I admire Jessica's courage. Anyone who tries to make Robbie Williams' classic better must be courageous. Rating: C-
13. Finger Eleven-One Thing: Even though I've heard it a lot, I still like this song. I don't know why. Rating: A
14. Switchfoot-Dare You To Move: Not as good as "Meant To Live", but it's a good song. Rating: B
15. Crossfade-Cold: Finally, we find some genuine rock on this CD. It's kind of a relief from all the rap. Rating: B+
16. Ashlee Simpson-Pieces Of Me: I don't enjoy this song and why would the people at the music company put it in the "rock" category? Rating: C
17. Franz Ferdinand-Take Me Out: This song is really great. Catchy guitars, funk-fuelled beat, and a memorable chorus. Rating: A+
18. Bowling For Soup-1985: I wasn't around in 1985, but I still like this song for what it is: catchy rock/pop. Rating: B+
19. Gretchen Wilson-Here For The Party: I usually don't like country, but this is an OK song. Rating: B
20. Keith Urban-Days Go By: Ewwww. End the CD at Gretchen Wilson's song, do anything, just avoid this. Rating: D
Wow.......2005-08-03
Ch Check It Out
One Thing
Take Me Out
Cold
Goodies - guilty pleasure
Skip this one. Now 18 is MUCH better.
Good.......2005-07-22
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