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John Legend Evolver CD

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The third full-length from John Legend finds the neo-soul singer-songwriter mixing it up a bit. Whereas its predecessor, the excellent ONCE AGAIN, stayed the course of smooth yet passionate retro-themed R&B, EVOLVER experiments with different sounds and styles. The lead single, "Green Light," with its amped-up programmed beat, synths, and cameo from Andre 3000, sounds more like a 21st-century club jam than an old-school throwback. Reggae, ballads, adult contemporary, and digitized contemporary R&B all make their way into the album's diverse musical stew. Whether it's the mellow, low-key funk of "It's Over," the synth-pop of "Satisfaction" (one can imagine the song being performed by Depeche Mode), or the guest spots from Brandy, Estelle, and Kanye West, EVOLVER keeps the listener guessing. It may not have the consistency of Legend's first two releases, but its cornucopia of interesting sounds and directions offer something for everyone.

Arrangers: Dwayne Chin-Quee; Stephen Tirpak; Dave Tozer; Larry Gold; Nick Ingman; Pete Murray.

Personnel: John Legend (vocals, piano, keyboards, background vocals); Estelle, Brandy (vocals, background vocals); Agape International Choir, Kanye West, André 3000 (vocals); Malay (various instruments, keyboards, programming); Mitchum Chin (guitar, keyboards); Tomi Martin, Sharief Hobley (guitar); Dave Tozer (guitars, keyboards); Tim Pierce, Trevor Horn (guitars); Joel Pargman, Lorenz Gamma, Irina Voloshina, Nina Evtuhov, Katia Popov, Robin Olson, Mark Sazer, Tammy Hatwan, Jennie Levin, Alan Grunfeld, Neil Samples, Julie Rogers, Robert Martin , Sid Page, Bruce Dukov, Igor Szwec, Lesa Terry, Shalini Vijayan, Neel Hammond, Emma Kummrow, Darius Campo, Olga Konopelsky, Gregory Teperman, Charles Parker (violin); Alexandra Leem, Shawn Mann, Kate Reddish, Carole Castillo, Carolyn Riley, Piotr Jandula, Davis A. Barnett, Alma Fernandez (viola); Gioyanna Clayton, Larry Corbett, Jennie Lorenzo, Cecilia Tsan, Victor Lawrence (cello); Paul Klintworth, Dana Kelley, Jennie Kim, Jim Thatcher (French horn); Dean Fraser, Hornz Unlimited (horns); Eugene "Man Man" Roberts (keyboards, vocoder, programming); Stephen Tirpak, Jamie Muhoberac, Shannon Sanders (keyboards); Drew Dembowski, Bruce Morgenthaler, Pete Donnelly, Sue Raney, Ann Atkinson (bass instrument); Pharrell Williams (percussion, background vocals); Luis Jardim (percussion); Dwayne Chin-Quee (programming); Jessyca Wilson, Lenesha Randolph, Terrence "Scar" Smith, Christopher "Lonny" Breaux, Candice Anderson (background vocals).

Audio Mixers: Kevin "KD" Davis; Manny Marroquin; Alex Yenguen; Jean-Marie Horvat; Mike "Hitman" Wilson.

Rolling Stone (p.125) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "With piano-flecked soul, lite funk and reggae, EVOLVER's tunes and arrangements are as impeccable as the cut of Legend's suits."
Spin (p.106) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "EVOLVER proves that Legend remains one of R&B's most forward-looking craftsmen."
Entertainment Weekly (p.62) - "Legend is still at his best when he plays to his voice's strengths with clean-cut ballads like 'Everybody Knows.'" -- Grade: B+
Mojo (Publisher) (p.104) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "When he moves away from the more straightforward ballads, it's obvious that Legend's maverick side is still intact....He's reaching out to address more universal themes, and finding the music to match."
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List Price $13.94 (You save $2.19)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rap CDs, Pop, Contemporary R&B, R&B
Label Columbia
Orig Year 2008
All Time Sales Rank   11546  
CD Universe Part number 7757608
Catalog number 713740
Discs 1
Release Date Oct 28, 2008
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Kawan Prather; Marcus Bryant; Dwayne Chin-Quee; Syience; Christopher Breaux; Devon Harris; Dave Tozer; John Legend; Kanye West; Malay; Shannon Sanders; Trevor Horn; Will.I.Am; Drew Ramsey; Dirty Swift; Bruce Waynne; Mitchum "Khan" Chin
Personnel Tim Pierce
Jamie Muhoberac
Larry Corbett
Pharrell Williams - percussion, background vocals
Sid Page
John Legend - vocals, piano, keyboards, background vocals
Bruce Dukov
Darius Campo
Cecilia Tsan
Emma Kummrow

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1.Good Morning Intro
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Green Light - (featuring Andre 3000)  $1.29
3.It's Over - (featuring Kanye West)
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5.Quickly - (featuring Brandy)
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7.No Other Love - (featuring Estelle)
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Take Me Away  $0.99
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample12.I Love, You Love  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample13.If You're Out There  $0.99

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John Legend is back with his third release and he is better than ever, John knows how to jive as well to tone it down, "Green Light" and "It's Over" are secure hits meanwhile "If You Are Out There" is a beautiful ballad honestly inspired by Barack Obama, each song offers a fresh approach to soul music and if you looking for new music and love soul this is a must buy. 5 stars.
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5 stars simply his best album
The john legend masterpiece for sure.
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5 stars Masterpiece
One of the best albums I have heard all year. Brilliant. It even tops Robin Thickes new one and that is saying something.
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5 stars A CLASSIC
John Legend's masterpiece. It's one of the best albums of the year and you let it play staight through. Go Cop It
Submitted by shavarius21 (Natchez, MS, USA)
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5 stars Great CD
This one of the best R&B CD I have heard this year. John Legend Evoler is a must buy.
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