Review Roundup: 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’” |
May 27th, 2008 at 11:32 am
huge usher fan but this album is disappointing
May 27th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
very true ^^^^^
May 28th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
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