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Because Of You
Ne-Yo
Retail Price (not our price): $13.98
Release Date: 2007-05-01
Manufacturer: Def Jam
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
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Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Kelly Clarkson, kindly step aside: the title "Because of You" now belongs to Ne-Yo, who has done things with it no one with a pair of hands to clap will soon forget. And not just on the phenomenally appealing first single. Throughout Because of You, the sophomore disc by the songwriter responsible for such monster hits as Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable" and Rihanna's "Unfaithful," a flutter-voiced fluidity--the kind seldom heard since Michael Jackson's Off the Wall days--reigns. Jay-Z makes room to let it rip on "Crazy," and Jennifer Hudson wraps herself around it with restraint on "Leaving Tonight," a lovers' quarrel that could hold its own against anything Marilyn McCoo & Billy David Jr. cared to toss off in their heyday. If it's MJ who's lingered in Ne-Yo's ear longest, Prince hasn't gone silent, either: echoes poke up on the far-out "Sex with My Ex." Elsewhere, shades of contemporaries such as Nelly and Diddy show through. Overall, though, Ne-Yo's flammable hooks, flirty vibe, and flawless vocals reveal an R&B genius in the making. If the talent bar for up-and-comers is set impossibly high in the coming years, chances are it will be all because of him. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) Ne-Yo appears to be "addicted" to formula   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
Ne-Yo is one of the most talented people in the music industry at this time. Many of his contemporaries have never arranged a song, never written a lyric, and/or have no control of their musical career. Rather, they are puppets to their record companies. He is different from most other artists, and that is something that I appreciate and respect about him. Most know that Ne-Yo has contributed to some of the most successful songs released lately such as his "So Sick", Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" and Rihanna's "Unfaithful." So, naturally, I wanted to take a listen to his debut and sophomore LPs. When comparing the two, his debut, entitled "In My Own Words" is a better overall album. "Because of You", though, is a solid album; it just doesn't contain the magic and the undeniable brilliance of some of the songs on his debut. No song on "Because of You" is better than average, and that's not good. The beats on this album are very "Ne-Yo". He did not come outside of his box production-wise, and perhaps that is understandable. Music listeners are still familiarizing themselves with him, afterall. The lyrics. I was not impressed with his lyrics, but they are decent and all of his songs have messages, so two thumbs up for that. "Addicted" is a decent track; he administers some impressive falsetto and the lyrics are racy. I enjoyed this track, namely because of the melody, lyrics and good production. "Can We Chill" is an album highlight. Ne-Yo stayed true to his style as far as the melody and production are concerned but I liked it. "Because of You" was released to radio, but I never enjoyed it when it was played. However, it blends well with the rest of the album and it is a good song, overall. This track will have you wanting to run to the nearest dance floor because it has an infectious beat. "Say It" is a very sensual track. Again, Ne-Yo gives his listeners a racy track, but this time, the lyrics, production and his voice are have sexual hints! I enjoyed this song. Allow me to vent. I am "SO SICK" of hearing hints of Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" on other artist's songs. "Go On Girl" sounds almost identical to that song, and so do a few songs from Chris Brown's sophomore LP. Please, please, please, stop recycled the same, overplayed beat because most of us are tired of hearing it. Ugh! The song as a whole is pretty good, but not memorable, because, when comparing this song to "Irreplaceable", the latter easily wins. Good work, Ne-Yo. This is a good album. If you enjoyed "In My Own Words", you will take something from this album as well, since there are numerous similarities in the two. 3 stars, because it's a flawed album in some places.Mikeisha's Top 51. "Can We Chill"2. "Go On Girl"3. "Say It"4. "Addicted"5. "Crazy"

2) NeYo Because of You !   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Wonderful CD ! ! Each song is good. I first listened to NeYo on the radio and I was impressed but, his live performance on Larry King was what made go ahead and purchase his album. I am very glad I did. His style is very similar to Michael Jackson with a lot of vocal range, lots of emotion, vulnerability, and tenderness. I love this CD. If you are on the fence, I think you would really enjoy it! Especially if you love that old school R & B (Michael Jackson style). I know I do!

3) I still can't turn off the radio   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Usually when an artist releases a new album within a year of his previous album, it sounds rushed (but most Def Jam artists do that anyway). But Ne-Yo beat the sophomore slump with his latest release, Because of You.First off; I'm sorry, but I just don't see where the Michael Jackson and Prince comparisons are coming from (and I personally think that an artist has to be in the game for several years to warrant comparisons like that). But there are catchy numbers on here, like the title track, "Go On Girl", and "Can We Chill" (and I don't understand why the latter is being completely ignored by radio). "Do You" is also good even though the subject matter entails the kind of question that you're really not supposed to ask.Other ballads also impress, like "Angel"; and "Say It" is perfect baby-making music. And if you haven't heard the Jennifer Hudson duet "Leaving Tonight" yet, you have no idea what you're missing. With only a couple of corny tracks worth skipping ("Addicted" and "Sex with My Ex"), Ne-Yo has definitely succeeded in making another great album. In My Own Words was a tad better, but Because of You is still worth the bucks.Anthony Rupert

4) ...I Skip Tracks   [Rating: 2 out of 5]
I don't like to own albums in which I skip tracks...which makes this album dissappointing...I LOVE 7 of the tracks...the other 5 are garbage

5) Music for the Grown & Sexxy!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Being a BIG Ne-Yo fan, this album delivered another all-time best of Ne-Yo's magnificent work. You'll definitely be left satisfied; confused with whether you should dance or just chill and bob your head while listening to tracks such as ("Crazy"(feat. Jay Z) & "Can We hill" as well as the self-titled single "Because Of You"); and ultimately you'll be left with the immense desire and overwhelming craving to hear some more, leaving you anxiously awaiting for his next album .. I know I am!