Because Of You

I still can't turn off the radio,

December 2, 2007

By	Anthony Rupert "shut up, Shut Up, SHUT UP!!!" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Because Of You (Audio CD)

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.