Review Roundup: Usher - ‘Here I Stand’

Usher Here I Stand

Usher’s fifth studio album Here I Stand arrives in stores today. Here’s what the critics are saying…

Entertainment Weekly: At nearly 70 minutes, the disc could certainly have used a stronger editing hand, and even in his newly revelatory state, Usher remains more a smooth entertainer than an astute lyricist. B+

Los Angeles Times: The album would be much better without its excess of undistinguished ballads, but that aside, it’s a more accomplished version of Confessions, the hooks more effortless, the singing even better, the songwriting more consistent. 3 out of 5

The New York Times: His voice splices Michael Jackson’s insistence to Stevie Wonder’s melismatic turns; his songs are macho enough for hip-hop collaborations, but he’d rather seduce than battle.

Watch Usher’s interview on Tuesday’s “Good Morning America.”

3 Responses to “Review Roundup: Usher - ‘Here I Stand’”

  1. graicen Says:

    huge usher fan but this album is disappointing

  2. Grant Says:

    very true ^^^^^

  3. lolalo Says:

    yeah i was expecting some very good songs, like 6 of the songs to be super hit and the rest just on fiyah…but mehh….its ayt, i only like two songs in his album, but hey, he\’s usher, lol xD