Friday! And another review! (UK Fusion)
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foxmonkeyFinally Friday. And if I had any sense, I'd go ahead and get my tush to work so I can roll home that much earlier. But I'm stoopid, so here I sit updating LJ instead of...getting my ass in gear. ::le sigh::
That lovely interview from theGayWashington Blade has shown up online again, this time at Southern Voice online. Hmmm, this site seems to be affiliated with the Blade, but I'll have to investigate later. Anyhoo, they love and appreciate the Curly One. 'Nuff said.
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charlidos! She's fabulous! She's Swedish! She's found another review! It's pretty funny, and the reviewer loves our boy's voice. Yay! And how funny is this:
From UK Fusion.
jc chasez: schizophrenic (jive)
by Emily Dickos
(4/5)
Best known for being one of the pop tarts from NSync, JC Chasez steps out on his own with his debut called Schizophrenic. Indeed, his songs are all-encompassing of varied genres, and are reminiscent of artists like Jacko, Prince, The Eurythmics and George Michael. He has collaborated with dance guru BT in the past, and dance vibes shine through. The musical influences of other artists are so strong, it’s impossible to listen to this album without thinking “this sounds like….”
Much like a flaccid penis, Schizophrenic is a grower. Odd metaphor, maybe, but one very appropriate for this sex-themed record. Chasez is fighting against the pure image put forth by NSync.
'100 Ways’ is a salute to Prince’s ‘Cream’ and ‘Gett Off’. His lyrics are laughable: “I’ll be your Superman, if you’ll be my Lois Lane”. Hearing Chasez trying to talk dirty in a throaty voice sent me into throes of giggles.
The pop aspects of this album are wonderful. ‘Something Special’ is a throwback to of George Michael in the days of ‘Freedom’. Its catchy hook, acoustic guitar and handclaps are radio-friendly. I wouldn’t be surprised to find it as a single someday.
“Say, sweet thang, I can’t help notice you lookin’ all good over there”, Chasez purrs in a white-boy ghetto drawl in ‘One Night Stand’. This is absolutely the worst thing on the album. In the midst of his attempts at street cred, Chasez howls out a “yee haw”. I’m not sure if the aim is to be an Abercrombie & Fitch thug or if he actually thinks he sounds like a hard-ass. Regardless, this is one man who should not venture into a hip-hop market.
Conversely, the album also includes a remix of ‘Some Girls (Dance with Women)’ in which Chasez recruited Dirt McGirt to throw in some rhymes. Amazingly, the odd combination works and is a definite highlight. Two-step legit rhymes and a delicious tenor add up to beautiful pop.
Regardless of an NSync comeback, Chasez has given the world a gem of a solo record. I can only hope for more.
That lovely interview from the
charlidos! She's fabulous! She's Swedish! She's found another review! It's pretty funny, and the reviewer loves our boy's voice. Yay! And how funny is this:From UK Fusion.
jc chasez: schizophrenic (jive)
by Emily Dickos
(4/5)
Best known for being one of the pop tarts from NSync, JC Chasez steps out on his own with his debut called Schizophrenic. Indeed, his songs are all-encompassing of varied genres, and are reminiscent of artists like Jacko, Prince, The Eurythmics and George Michael. He has collaborated with dance guru BT in the past, and dance vibes shine through. The musical influences of other artists are so strong, it’s impossible to listen to this album without thinking “this sounds like….”
Much like a flaccid penis, Schizophrenic is a grower. Odd metaphor, maybe, but one very appropriate for this sex-themed record. Chasez is fighting against the pure image put forth by NSync.
'100 Ways’ is a salute to Prince’s ‘Cream’ and ‘Gett Off’. His lyrics are laughable: “I’ll be your Superman, if you’ll be my Lois Lane”. Hearing Chasez trying to talk dirty in a throaty voice sent me into throes of giggles.
The pop aspects of this album are wonderful. ‘Something Special’ is a throwback to of George Michael in the days of ‘Freedom’. Its catchy hook, acoustic guitar and handclaps are radio-friendly. I wouldn’t be surprised to find it as a single someday.
“Say, sweet thang, I can’t help notice you lookin’ all good over there”, Chasez purrs in a white-boy ghetto drawl in ‘One Night Stand’. This is absolutely the worst thing on the album. In the midst of his attempts at street cred, Chasez howls out a “yee haw”. I’m not sure if the aim is to be an Abercrombie & Fitch thug or if he actually thinks he sounds like a hard-ass. Regardless, this is one man who should not venture into a hip-hop market.
Conversely, the album also includes a remix of ‘Some Girls (Dance with Women)’ in which Chasez recruited Dirt McGirt to throw in some rhymes. Amazingly, the odd combination works and is a definite highlight. Two-step legit rhymes and a delicious tenor add up to beautiful pop.
Regardless of an NSync comeback, Chasez has given the world a gem of a solo record. I can only hope for more.
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Date: 2004-04-02 04:01 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-04-02 05:16 am (UTC)I still think that "One night stand" is a joke that the rest of the world just didn't get.
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Date: 2004-04-02 04:13 pm (UTC)I'm so happy to see these good reviews. He'll be able to say it was critically-acclaimed, which should go a long way toward a deal for a second album. :-)
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Date: 2004-04-02 07:09 pm (UTC)I have this vision of the video being JC in total dork clothes trying to pick up girls and failing miserably while he keeps fading in and out of dream sequences in which the women are climbing all over him.