Chapter V [Explicit]

Trey Songz | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: August 17, 2012
• Release Date: August 17, 2012
• Label: Atlantic Records
• Copyright: 2012 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
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• Total Length: 1:03:55
• Genres:
  • R&B
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• ASIN: B008TIU5TG
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,641 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)
  • #80 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Albums > R&B

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid and Consistent Fifth Album by Songz August 21, 2012

By Michael Brent Faulkner, Jr. VINE™ VOICE

Format:Audio CD

R&B singer Trey Songz releases his fifth studio effort, 2012's Chapter V as a follow up to 2010's Passion, Pain & Pleasure. The artist continues in a sensual and sometimes salacious direction on Chapter V, highly inspired by his idol, R. Kelly. Songz doesn't tread too far from the formula of his most recent albums, though that doesn't impair Chapter V's consistency in the least.

The intro, titled "Chapter V" sets the tone of the effort. "Dive In" starts the effort strongly, given its slow tempo and sensual sensibilities. Songz does little to differentiate this from say "Neighbors Know My Name" or similarly veined cuts, but `if it ain't broke, don't fix it' is not a bad adherence here. The salacious "Panty Wetter" proceeds, finding Songz sounding edgy and emulating R. Kelly both thematically and vocally. Risqué without being too raw, Trey controls himself.

"Heart Attack," the promo single co-penned by R&B hit-maker Rico Love, is a highlight. Characterized by big drums and a hint of synths, Songz sounds exceptional overall: "In too deep, can't think about giving it up/but I never knew, love would feel like a heart attack/It's killing me, swear I never cried so much/cause I never knew love would hurt this bad..."
"Playin Hard" finds Songz returning to his days as an MC. A bit odd and even clunky at first, 
"Playin' Hard" eventually unfurls its magic. The production serves as a sound backdrop for Songz's `spitting' and `crooning,' though falls short of the glory of "Dive In" or "Heart Attack."

"2 Reasons" is a "Bottoms Up" remake, though a downgrade at best. Production is the cut's solid point, T.I.'s downgraded swag shows on his clumsy, indecipherable verse. No more corny is than the Trey's hook: "I only came for the ladies and the drinks..." "Hail Mary" atones with it's hardcore sound. Jeezy and Lil Wayne assist solidly. Catchy and enjoyable, "Hail Mary" works well. Staying in hip-hop sensibility, Songz adds Rick Ross on "Don't Be Scared," another solid, though not `earth shattering' cut.

"Pretty Girls Lie" is a pleasant surprise as it gives Songz a different sound than the audience is accustomed to. "Pretty girls lie/lipstick in her smile/make you want to believe/but pretty girls lie/pain so deep inside/she can't even see/pretty girls lie...," Songz sings in heartfelt fashion. Add an well composed key change and Songz instantly shows more range and credibility as an artist.
"Bad Decisions" a Drake-styled R&B track follows. Songz sings well here, but the song feels a bit static even given Songz's musical prowess.

"Forever Yours" allows Songz to reference `undies' once more, a topic that seems `near and dear' to his heart. The use of synths and electronic sensibility is tasteful and balanced. A sensually-contrived interlude, "Inside Interlewd" precedes the football-referencing "Fumble."

"Fumble" finds the tempo slow and Songz's vocals crystal clear. Characterized by excellent nuance and high emotion, "Fumble" is an `ace-in-the-hole' type of cut for Songz. "Without A Woman" proves none too shabby itself, finding Songz drawing more comparisons to his musical `daddy,' R. Kelly.

"Interlude4u" proceeds, followed by the ok, but not great pop-R&B crossover "Simply Amazing." Penultimate cut "Never Again" sampes Curtis Mayfield and perhaps is a shade better than "Simply Amazing." "Check Me Out" adds Meek Mill and Diddy and can be characterized as `clubby.'

Overall, Chapter V is solid and enjoyable. It is not the best R&B album of the year per say, but it is consistent, solid, and entertaining by all means.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Typical Trey August 25, 2012

By Tempestt

Format:Audio CD

You get what you pay for; I'll say that much.

LOL; I honestly have no clue when this guy is going to figure out that even his most diehard fans are tired of repetitive sex songs. I really don't see him ever topping 'Ready' and definitely not his debut album (I have his first; it is vastly underrated and actually had some substance behind it -- not to mention very few people were checking for him as he had braids when they were beginning to become played out and was pitifully scrawny). Still -- here are the standouts, for me:

-Playin' Hard
-Don't Be Scared
-Pretty Girl's Lie
-Bad Decisions
-Forever Yours
-Fumble

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Cocky and comfortable. September 19, 2012

By slappypappy

Format:Audio CD

this is my least favorite CD and I got them all. he took us in a direction that is ridiculously so far away from love music. I originally got the explicit version which I could not tolerate the p word, n word, f word in Love music?? I hate that this mess went to number 1 and it was on the strength of his fans buying it sight unheard. he is cocky and comfortable and it shows in his music, interviews, etc. the only good thing is the 1-2 CLEAN love songs. I should have only bought singles.