At a certain point in the music business everyone has to change their image and reinvent themselves. This time JT has decided to go the jazz & R/B route. The set starts out strong with Pusher Love Girl, Suit & Tie (which will be high in his overall catalogue) and Don't Hold the Wall (reminding me of Marvin Gaye & Micheal Jackson). We take a dive down into the ocean with Strawberry Bubblegum, Tunnel Vision, Spaceship Coupe and That Girl. The set picks up with Let the Groove Get In (still reminding me of MJ!!!!), Mirrors, and Blue Ocean Floor. The strength in the album is the transitions between all of the tracks, it makes you think you're going left and all of the sudden there is a right which keeps things interesting and keeps you in the game. If there is one keyword that is talked about in the album, it is most certainly butts, like Sir Mix A Lot but JT is clever and sly with language and wording. It also helps to have Timbaland on the team. It is a good chemistry which contributes hugely to the album. So all in all it is a thumbs up!!!
Pusher Love Girl- 9/10
Suit & Tie -10/10
Don't Hold the Wall- 8.5/10
Strawberry Bubblegum- 7/10
Tunnel Vision- 7/10
Spaceship Coupe- 7/10
That Girl- 7/10
Let the Groove Get In- 7.5/10
Mirrors- 8/10
Blue Ocean Floor- 8/10
Dress On- 8/10
Body Count- 8/10
95/120 = 79%
C+
We will see how the album translates onto the live stage in Baltimore on 8/8/2013!!!
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