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Jeibert's Best of 2009
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you should at least give it listen! haha you'll be surprised..dont you like her singles?
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I downloaded it once and saved it in the Recycle Bin
...it's not good.....I'm sorry Utada fans but Japanese Utada>>>>>>>>>>English Utada
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Owl City is my favorite from that set
Can't wait to see the rest
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I downloaded it once and saved it in the Recycle Bin
...it's not good.....I'm sorry Utada fans but Japanese Utada>>>>>>>>>>English Utada
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same thing with Kiss & Tell.
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Ready for Love
as always and please Utada..another masterpiece like Deep River, and Heart Station please
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To be honest, I haven't heard any albums in this set except for Ocean Eyes and Waking Up, which I both give twenty-seven thumbs up, but I am now intrigued to listen to Timbaland's new one. I hope it's better than the first Shock Value cuz that album was the bomb.
Go SuBo!
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Utada I wish she made it though
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I only heard The Time Of Our Lives and Lady Love from this set, and I think both are just ok.
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Ocean Eyes.
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Jeibert's Best of 2009 | Top 30 ALBUMS (30-26) ***UPDATED***
| 30. Jessie James - Jessie James
Genre: Country, Pop
Label: Mercury Records, Island Def Jam
Producers: Julian Bunetta, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Mitch Allan, David Hodges, John Rich, Mick Schultz, John Fields, Ted Bruner, Trey Vittetoe
Country music now incorporates pop and rock elements, with the prime example of Jessie James' self-titled debut. Upon hearing the album, her voice reminded me very much of Christina Aguilera, especially on the lead single "Wanted". My favorite track is the empowering mid-tempo "I Look So Good". "Burning Bridges" is another highlight. Among the up-tempos, my most favorite is the fierce "Bullet". Though the album has not much impacted, it's still a very impressive debut in its genre.
Favorite Tracks: I Look So Good (Without You), Bullet, Burnin’ Bridges, Big Mouth |
| 29. Kris Allen - Kris Allen
Genre: Pop rock, alternative
Label: Jive
Producers: Andrew Frampton, Steve Kipner, Greg Kurstin, Mike Elizondo, Toby Gad, Eg White, Mike Flynn, Warren Huart, Tobias Karlsson, Joe King, Salaam Remi
For an American Idol Winner, pressured is always there when it comes to debut albums. But Kris Allen is confident enough to begin his first record as he co-wrote almost all of the tracks. With known producers, the expected alternative sound delivered is worth the wait. Some songs with Kris' voice reminisces other music of bands but the distinctive one for me is "Bring It Back" which sounds like a "Fray" song. "Live Like We're Dying" is my most favorite song because it is so catchy! And hopefully, this album has future successful releases.
Favorite Tracks: Live Like We're Dying, Bring It Back, Red Guitar, Heartless |
| 28. Justin Bieber - My World
Genre: Pop, Teen pop, R&B
Label: Island Records, RBMG
Producers: Usher Raymond IV (exec.), Scooter Braun (exec.), Antonio "L.A." Reid (exec.), Christopher Stewart, A-Rex, Ezekiel Lewis, Balewa Muhammad, The-Dream, Lashaunda "Babygirl" Carr, Dapo Torimiro, Midi Mafia
I really don't care for him when "One Time" was released and despised it. But then when I heard "One Less Lonely Girl", somehow I liked it! When I heard the album, it was pretty good. "Down to Earth" is my favorite song since it is very emotional. He has a collaboration with his mentor, Usher, which is "First Dance", probably the most hip-hop on the album, while "Love Me" is the catchiest. For his 2nd effort, hopefully he will have a more mature album a la Jesse McCartney.
Favorite Tracks: Down to Earth, One Less Lonely Girl, Favorite Girl, Bigger, Love Me |
| 27. BoA - BoA
Genre: Pop, electropop, dance
Label: SM Entertainment USA/Arsenal
Producers: Soo-Man Lee (Executive producer), Bloodshy & Avant, Sean Garrett, Henrik Jonback, Brian Kennedy, Clubba Langg, Adrian Newman, The Phantom Boys, Chief Wakil
Boa Kwon surprised the year as she debuts her first English effort. This album is filled with genius production coming from producers Bloodshy & Avant , and Sean Garrett. From start to finish, the record impresses the listener with infectious beats, and for the dancefloor. "I Did It for Love" is my favorite yet "Eat You Up" is another attention-grabber. BoA's English voice & intonation reminds me of Britney Spears, and sometimes I can't help but to compare both. I applaud BoA for giving us an album that is beyond expectations and standards!
Favorite Tracks: I Did It for Love, Eat You Up, Touched, Scream, Did Ya |
| 26. Kristinia DeBarge - Exposed
Genre: Pop, R&B
Label: Island Def Jam, Sodapop
Producers: Jeff Borrough (exec.), Antonio "LA" Reid (exec.), Ryan Tedder, Mel & Mus, The J.A.M., Skins, Rune Westberg,Pam Sheyne, Inflo 1st, RADIO, Ronnie "Preach" Walton, The Pentagon, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds (also exec.)
Being a daughter of James of 80's vocal group, El DeBarge. Kristinia makes sure that music really runs up in the blood. For her debut, she gave us catchy pop songs that are really fun to listen to. My favorites are "Speak Up" and "Future Love" which has Jordin vibes. Tracks like "Cried Me a River" and "It's Gotta Be Love" are reminiscent of 90's R&B music. Standouts are fierce tracks like "Sabotage" & "Powerless". This is a perfect debut for an artist like Kristinia.
Favorite Tracks: Future Love, Speak Up, Sabotage, Powerless, Doesn't Everybody Want to Fall in Love |
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BoA
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Kris Allen
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BoA
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BoA!
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BoA & Justin
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bieber
BoA omg yep, she's like a korean britney
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"Doesn't Everybody Want to Fall in Love" from Kristinia DeBarge's album is really great. The best song of that album.
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Owl City and Norah Jones
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Kris
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