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intereact!Robin Thicke
Retail Price (not our price): $9.98
Release Date: 2006-10-03
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...
| Disc 1 |
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
R&B with tempo: Justin Timberlake resurrected it, and it's proving way more influential than that other lost commodity--sexy--he claimed to be bringing back in 2006 on FutureSex/LoveSounds. Timberlake is to Robin Thicke what 'N Sync and Backstreet Boys were to a band like O-Town, in fact: he pretty much made it all possible. But even though it took one blue-eyed soulster with a hot look and an achy falsetto to bang down the door for another, Thicke presents a convincing case here that he had the goods to get us grooving all along: Evolution is a classy disc that tiptoes up to its listeners, first with an elegant duet with Faith Evans ("Got 2 Be Down"), next with a slick lament that wouldn't sound out of place on a Boyz II Men disc ("Complicated"), and then with a sweet plea that commands a finger-snap ("Would That Make U Love Me"). By the time we reach the long, sweeping lullaby that is the final track, "Angels," we've also had a taste of Thicke's swaggering side ("I Need Love," "Cocaine"), his hip-hop loving side ("All Night Long" and "Shooter," both with Lil Wayne), and the side that fantasizes about 1950s Latin ballrooms ("Everything I Can't Have," a hot tamale of a number that commands a visual if ever there was one: it's impossible to hear this song without imagining a raven-haired woman with a red rose between her teeth). Despite the range of moods on display, they're all in service to Thicke's inner R&B smoothie, and they all brush up against the ear with something like affection. Hard as it will be for listeners of a certain age to get past knowing that Thicke is the son of Alan Thicke, the actor who did his part to cheese up 1980s TV with the sitcom Growing Pains, they're going to have to: with his fan base swelling by the second, the evolution of Robin Thicke is going to be a deservedly loud one. --Tammy La Gorce2) Album Description
The Evolution of Robin Thicke is the second solo album from the critically acclaimed, Grammy award winning songwriter and producer of records for such artists as Michael Jackson and Christina Aguilera. The album is a timeless work of art. With a voice of purity, passion and soulfulness, Robin brings to life the stories and emotions of the last two years of his life. The album is filled with incandescent magic. It is an album that tells the tales of love, loss, temptation, redemption and finding hope when all the odds are against you. "My greatest desire with this album was to write songs that were completely honest and sing them with the emotion I was feeling when I wrote them, so that whoever listens to my music is brought as close to my experiences and life as possible." Reflective, redemptive, passionate and etched with a soulfulness that is undeniable, The Evolution of Robin Thicke is an imaginative and heart-felt album that you cannot help but be moved by, bob your head to and smile throughout. FEATURING GUEST APPEARANCES BY Faith Evans, Pharrell, and Lil' Wayne PRODUCTION BY The Neptunes
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) Best Record of 2007. [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Joni Mitchell's "Shine," Richard Buckner's "Meadow" and Brandi Carlile's "The Story" were all masterpieces, but Robin Thicke's "Evolution of Robin Thicke" came out of nowhere and conquered my CD player for a good part of 2007. Urban dance music for lovers. Recommended! And come to think of it, the Robert Plant/Alison Krauss collaboration "Raising Sand" was also great.2) The Evolution of Robin Thicke [Rating: 4 out of 5]
I couldn't agree more with a previous reviewer's comment about how this album crossed racial, gender & age lines to become one of the more popular r&b/pop albums of the summer! On a personal note, both my "20-something" cousin and her "50-something" mother tried to swipe my copy at a family barbeque!!!Having bought and only recently appreciated Thicke's debut disc this was a most pleasant surprise as this album has a clearer focus and target audience than his debut which was musically all over the place.My favorite tracks are: CAN YOU BELIEVE - I can't believe this wasn't as big a hit as...LOST WITHOUT YOU - beautifully sublime love song - a perfect storm kind of hit featuring the right lyrics, excellent music & vocal production and a smoking hot videoI NEED LOVE - another instant "quiet storm" hitWANNA LOVE YOU GIRL - although the lyrics & Thicke's vocals are a bit "meh", I press the repeat button on this track mainly for the beatsTHE SKY - one of the few songs where Thicke does not use his falsetto, he sings in his natural range and sounds greatGOT TO BE DOWN - I love the pairing of his vocals with Faith's, the music production and his vocal arrangement is reminiscent of Marvin GayeThe other two songs that I like but not as much as the above list are:SHOOTER - I really like the music arrangement more than the lyrics andCOCAINE - love the music arrangement and his layered vocal arrangement.Overall I think this is a really enjoyable cd with Thicke showing good improvement as an artist and successfully nixing the sophomore jinx.3) ...it grows on you. [Rating: 4 out of 5]
At first I was like "What the Hell?!"...but wow, when this CD sinks in, you'll love it!4) Robin Thicke - The Evolution of Robin Thicke [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Robin Thicke's second studio album was "The Evolution of Robin Thicke" (2006). I only recently came across Thicke's music and have been really impressed. This sixteen track album features guest appearances from Faith Evans, Lil Wayne & Pharell. The album's opener is a soulful duet with the talented Faith Evans on "Got 2 To Be Down". Thicke then looks to change, find a lost love and overcome his blues on another standout in "Complicated". "Would That Make You Love Me" another solid track leads up to Thicke's second single "Lost Without U" an excellent track which vibes real well. The upbeat "Ask Myself" follows, then Thicke provides something different collaborating with Rapper Lil Wayne on "All Night Wrong". Thicke then changes things up providing the refreshing and creative "Everything I Can't Have" backed by some distinct instrumentals. Slow ballad's follow in "Teach U A Lesson" & "I Need Love". The first Robin Thicke track I ever heard was "Wanna Love U Girl" a memorable collaboration with Pharell, backed by a bouncy beat the two provide an enjoyable track. The album's third single is "Can U Believe", Thicke sings soulfully to his love backed by some laidback production. Thicke's second collaboration with Lil Wayne is "Shooter". Found it interesting that Thicke delved into R & B/Rap collobarations. I recently watched a youtube video which had Thicke collaborating live with 50 Cent for an outstanding track called "Follow Me Lead" which will be featured on 50 Cent's upcoming solo album. Thicke keeps things moving providing the upbeat "Cocaine" and elevates with "2 The Sky". This album is full of highlights, the substantial "Lonely World" is yet another, Thicke sings with passion, telling different people's stories while lacing the track with some smooth vocals. The album's closer and longest track is "Angels" an exceptional slow jam. The variety of quality music that Thicke provides throughout "The Evolution of Robin Thicke" makes this one a keeper for newcomers and dedicated fans alike.5) Beautiful [Rating: 4 out of 5]
This is a wonderful album. If you're a fan of neyo soul and smooth r&b you will fall in love with this record. Robin Thicke's voice will sooth and relax you on some of the slower tracks. The upbeat tempos are sure to get you on your feet. Robin is all about making good music. This is a fantastic buy. Highly recommended.Favorite tracks:1. I Need Love2. Would That Make U Love Me3. Ask Myself4. Shooter5. Complicated6. Teach U A Lesson