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Album: Rihanna - 'Talk That Talk'
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Originally posted by Peep Show
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Originally posted by Disturbia
Rihanna clearly wins this.. I compared only US success:
(Singles) Goodies vs. Good Girl Gone Bad :
Goodies (single) - 1x platinum
1, 2 Step - 1x platinum
Oh - 1x platinum
And I - no certification (peak: #96)
= 3 times platinum
Umbrella - 3x platinum (3,6 millions sold)
Disturbia - 4 x platinum
Don't Stop the Music - 3x platinum
Shut Up and Drive - 1x platinum
Hate That I Love You - 1x platinum
Take a Bow - 2x platinum
Rehab - no certification (peak: #18)
= 14 times platinum
Ciara 1 #1 hit..
Rihanna 3 #1 hits
(Albums)
Ciara in her first week - 124,750
Rihanna in her first week - 168,000
Let's not talk about awards. We ALL know who wins. LOL
Yes, Goodies (album) sold little more than GGGB. But come on it was in 2004.. We all know that sales are going down and down every year (in this century) .. And i think that it's unfair to compare sales in only one country, cuz it's the only place where Ciara did better (with cd sales).. Person who made this thread just wanted to shade Rihanna. #FACT
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Member Since: 4/6/2010
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Originally posted by Deemy
The album starts off generic, well in my opinion. It doesn't start off as a "BANGER" unlike her previous albums. Instead it starts off with the cheeky, You Da One which is very cutesy and much reminiscent to Dr. Luke's other previous song "Teenage Dream", but just not as good. It is radio candy and should be an easy ht but it is quite subpar. Not one of my favorites from Rihanna and not one of the best tracks off the album.
The album is very POP driven in the first part as the second song off the tracklist "Where Have You Been" is a dance floor anthem if their ever was one. The beat, the production and the vocals are all perfect. They mesh so well together and the emotion that oozes over the drums, synths and breakdown makes you literally want to actually breakdown on the floor. Totally outstanding number. The most obvious smash right off the bat on first listen.
"We Found Love" also has that big pop feel production as well like WHYB but falls short of that epic moment. The only outstanding thing about this song is that its one of the most well produced songs on the album and possibly one of the best produced songs in her discography. Seeing as this was the lead single and we already have that amazing video we can relate to it more but if the video never existed or was of that caliber, i probably would have forgotten this. It's still a guilty pleasure though.
Then we have, what is to me the most catchiest and infectious chorus on the entire CD is the title track "Talk That Talk" with Umbrella collaborator Jay-Z. This made for radio collabo is one of the album's standouts. Jay-Z's cocky ass verse paired with rihanna's famous hook singing is a match made in heaven. This is one of the tracks that you know were just made to be a single.
Then we get into the nasty, the dirty, the cheeky Cockiness (Love It). This song contains the most memorable line on the album "Suck my cockiness, Lick my persuasion". This song is a banger. The metaphorical lyrics are hard hitting and the whole tongue in cheek attitude of it is appealing as well. Gladly, Bangladesh didn't give her an "A Milli" remake because this song is so much more than that. Also, Rihanna's flow on this is sickening. The sex talk is also on point in fan favorite "Birthday Cake" but due to its length, it only leaves us wanting more, which is never a bad thing.
Then the tempo slows down on the album for just a bit. She then gives us this haunting upbeat pop ballad "We All Want Love" and coos over the guitar and drum beat driven production. It's not the most groundbreaking ballad but it's still a nice change of pace to the rather uptempo album. Her vocals sound very rich on this one as well as its a more natural song.
The album then goes back to its uptempo nature with the trio "Drunk On Love", 'Roc Me Out" and "Watch N' Learn". All 3 of these songs are bangers and she really nailed that 1-2-3 punch with this one. They all flow together beautifully and dare I say "Drunk On Love" contains one of Rihanna's best vocal performances to date. The way how it just grabs your attention as you press play. You can feel the hunger for love and lust in Drunk On Love " and you can tell Rih has her freak game on point in Watch N' Learn and Roc Me Out. Both Roc Me Out and Watch N' Learn are similar in theme but while Roc Me Out is much more POP friendly WNL takes on a more relaxed 90s reggae demeanor which gives it that Rihanna stamp.
Lastly, the standard edition comes to a close with the emotional ballad "Farewell". The heartfelt lyrics packed with nice vocals makes this one an easy listen and a cute way to end the album. Not one of her best ballads though but it has potential. Overall the album makes a good addition to Rihanna's impressive discography. I expect more #1s from this as it's production was almost tailor made for radio. It's commercial yet somewhat artistic. It's definitely a "RIHANNA" album.
Fave Tracks: Where Have You Been, Drunk On Love, Roc Me Out, Watch N' Learn
My rating: ★★★★/5 |
I love your review sis. 
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If Cake ain't full on the album
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Member Since: 4/6/2010
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Do I see... Disturbia stanning for Rihanna?  Wow. |
Noooo
She used to go hard for Rihanna around here and then she had that meltdown. What a tragedy.
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Member Since: 9/12/2011
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Originally posted by JungleDisturbia
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stanning hard
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Member Since: 9/20/2011
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Originally posted by Negi
If Cake ain't full on the album
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IKR?!
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Member Since: 5/4/2011
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Originally posted by Halien4Life
awww, that sounds sweet, my family doesn't really care about music , it's a waste of time according to them, so I can never have any music related conversation with them which kinda hurts since music is my biggest passion.
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I'm sorry, sis. 
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Member Since: 4/6/2010
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Originally posted by Negi
If Cake ain't full on the album
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Right? They better not be playing with us. BC in full better be on itunes on the 21st.
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Member Since: 8/20/2011
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Originally posted by JungleDisturbia
I'm sorry, sis. |
My family yells at me for turning the speakers volume so high.. but i love my songs...
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Member Since: 5/4/2011
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Originally posted by infinite-desire
Noooo
She used to go hard for Rihanna around here and then she had that meltdown. What a tragedy. |
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Originally posted by Peep Show
stanning hard |
It's honestly one of the weirdest things I've ever seen on ATRL. I've only known Disturbia as a Rihanna hater, so everytime I hear the s/he used to stan I can't believe it... but here s/he is... stanning!
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Member Since: 9/12/2011
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Originally posted by JungleDisturbia
It's honestly one of the weirdest things I've ever seen on ATRL. I've only known Disturbia as a Rihanna hater, so everytime I hear the s/he used to stan I can't believe it... but here s/he is... stanning!
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same it's so weird
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Member Since: 5/4/2011
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Originally posted by DOMINO
My family yells at me for turning the speakers volume so high.. but i love my songs...
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Awww, sis.
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Member Since: 1/22/2010
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1:18 is a dead number for me.
I need on the 21st to see 3:18 at least
I need my whole cake
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Member Since: 8/23/2011
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Originally posted by JungleDisturbia
I'm sorry, sis. |
It's okay sis.....that's why I have friends for.
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Originally posted by JungleDisturbia
It's honestly one of the weirdest things I've ever seen on ATRL. I've only known Disturbia as a Rihanna hater, so everytime I hear the s/he used to stan I can't believe it... but here s/he is... stanning!
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I just don't understand how someone can go from being a stan that dedicated to a hater. Like he just woke up one day and decided he hates her.
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Member Since: 10/13/2011
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Good album! Least favourites are (an i know this is an unpopular opinion) Cockiness & Birthday Cake.
Where Have You Been, Roc Me Out & Dunk On Love though 
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Member Since: 10/15/2010
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One and two and a three and four
Come and let me know, If you want some more
You know what I like, now get it right
Boy, talk that talk to me all night.
Yeah boy, I like it, yeah boy, I like it
Loving when you talk that talk to me
Yeah, yeah, That talk to me, yeah
Loving when you talk that talk to me!!!!!!!
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Member Since: 5/4/2011
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Originally posted by infinite-desire
I just don't understand how someone can go from being a stan that dedicated to a hater. Like he just woke up one day and decided he hates her. |
I can't remember who it was, but they said something like Disturbia couldn't handle the fact that Rihanna was one of the most hated artists on the site and so s/he took on a "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" approach. I don't know if that is true or not.
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Member Since: 11/6/2011
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That's my song! 
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Member Since: 8/23/2011
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"Red Lipstick" better leak soon, this album is pulling a Femme Fatale, and I'm not here for it.
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