JC Chasez Schizophrenic CD

As the second member of N Sync (after Justin Timberlake) to release a solo album, JC Chasez doesn't play it safe. As the title implies, the music on SCHIZOPHRENIC is intentionally eclectic. The sensual shuffle of "Some Girls (Dance with Women)" gets the album off to a lively start, and the acoustic funk of "She Got Me" follows, with Chasez's voice and delivery reminiscent of Jamiroquai. "All Day Long I Dream About Sex" is carried by synth and bass lines that recall New Order, and "Right Here (By Your Side)" features a gentle, tropical backdrop. What's clear in each one of Chasez's musical moves is that he's a powerful vocalist who can easily slide into any number of styles. And on "Come to Me," Chasez sings over the unmistakable main riff to Corey Hart's 1980s hit "Sunglasses at Night," an oddly appropriate nod to pop's past.

Another N Sync solo release. Includes two bonuns tracks "Blowin Me Up (With Her Love)" and "Some Girls (Dance With Me)".

Personnel: JC Chasez (synthesizer, hand claps); Eric Schermerhorn (guitar, electric guitar); Bradley Daymond, Bray Merritt (guitar); Homer Pierce, Gregg Arreguin (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Paul Booth (acoustic guitar); Fred Bows, Hunter Evans, John Krovoza (strings); Stephan Moccio (piano, keyboards); Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (Wurlitzer organ, Mellotron, keyboards); Rockwilder (keyboards, drum programming); Rick Sheppard (midi); David J. Carpenter (upright bass); Martin Flores (drums, percussion); Brian McCloud (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion); London Jones, Robb Boldt (drum programming); Yehrin Dong (background vocals).

DJ: Greg "Ruckus" Andrews.

Audio Mixers: Kevin "KD" Davis; Michael Tucker; Tim Nitz; Alexander Greggs; JC Chasez; Keith Cohen; Michael C. Ross ; Robb Boldt; Serban Ghenea; Basement Jaxx.

Recording information: Alex G Entertainment, Winter Park, FL; Battery Studios, New York, NY; Big Cat Studios, Los Angeles, CA; D.A.R.P. Studios, Atlanta, GA; Frontpage Recorders, Glendale, CA; O'Henry Studios, Burbank, CA; Riprock 'N' Alex G Studios, Winter Park, FL; The TracKen Place, Los Angeles, CA; Unit M3A, London, England.

Personnel: JC Chasez (vocals, keyboards); Dirt McGirt (rap vocals); Homer Pierre (acoustic & electric guitars); Eric Schermerhorn (guitar, bass); Brad Daymond (guitar); Stephan Moccio (piano); Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. (Wurlitzer piano, Mellotron, keyboards); Rockwilder (keyboards, programming); Martin Flores (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion); Robb Boldt, London Jones (programming); Yehrin Dong (background vocals).

Producers include: JC Chasez, Robb Boldt, Riprock, Alex G, Basement Jaxx.

Rolling Stone (3/4/04, p.62) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "This is music that is bent on connecting with the dance floor and won't deny itself anything."