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Corey Clark (W/Dvd)

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I would just like to clear up something right away: I am not a Corey Clark hater. Although it's clear that he took the wrong approach in announcing the Paula Abdul situation, I really don't care whether or not he actually had relations with her (although the song about it, "Paulatics", is quite embarrassing -- for him, not Paula). All I care about is whether or not the music is good, and Corey's self-titled album proves that the music is indeed NOT.

The main problem with this album is, point blank, Corey cannot sing. In fact, the only song that's even tolerable on here is the very last one, "Bed of Roses". And except for that song and "Look What You've Done to Me" (a clumsy tribute to Beyoncé), everything on the album is about sex, and the lyrics are even stupider than the lyrics on R. Kelly's TP.3 Reloaded. Check "Out of Control", a song that made it obvious that Corey should never be allowed to write an entire song by himself again.

Most of the songs are pretty terrible, but lyrics especially fail in songs like "Cherry On Top", which has the chorus: "Ooh, like a cherry on top/Put your body on top of mine." There's also "Truthfully", which begins with "I want to be a part of your clothing/Preferably your G-string." (Seriously, ladies, would that turn any of y'all on?) And even when songs appear to be going well, they don't. "So Many Questions" crashes and burns beginning at the second verse, and the only saving grace to "Follow That Back" is a rap by Christopher "Kid" Reid (yes, you read that right).

Not even the remake of DeBarge's "All This Love" can save Corey Clark. People know who he is now, true, but this album is so terrible that it won't be long before it finds itself in the bargain bin along with Frankee and Young Rome's albums.

Anthony Rupert

I have been in the industry for some 35 years. After the last ten years of rap, cursin, killin, gettin my gat, hood rats. It's finally a pleasure to hear a young man with old school backing, singing beautiful harmonies, sweet messages and dynamite lead vocal ability. I have purchased 2 copies of Corey Clarks CD and I gave one to a close friend, who continues to thank me for exposing him to such a dynomite musical adventure. Don't get me wrong I'm not putting down the rap scene, because it has been a vehicle of financial security for so many young artists. It is so refreshing to finally hear a young artists mainly Corey Clark sing, harmonize and telling love stories. It gives music a refreshing new face.
P.S. Check it out for yourself. KC entertainment Music City, Nashville, TN

Every song on this CD seems to sound the same. It's like 15 tracks of the exact same song writing formula. There's a few songs that I liked, but nothing I plan to run back to anytime soon. Corey has such a great ability with his voice - to sing in a wide range, which makes me wonder why the heck he sounds like a woman on every song. He always had that great high register, yes, but he wasn't ONLY the high register on American Idol. This CD is very boring.

It's about time that people started to get back to real music. This guy is for real. He is not just a fly by night artist. I have been an avid fan of American Idle. I realize that there are a lot of people that are against this cd because of the media spin on this. Well they need to wake up and smell the music because this will be the cd of the decade. The music is tight the vocals are outstanding. I am recommending this to everyone! When will the next cd be out?

I have yet to skip a song on this cd. Usually there are a few that you just don't care for. I must admit that I thought there would be a few. Well I'm here to tell you that I'm still listening to it as we speak. I haven't tired of any. This cd is wearing my cd player out. I especially love Out of Control! WOW!

Some here have complained about his voice being drowned out by the production.. That's a good thing because I left my cd that was given to me playing and came back to find my cat having convulsions on the floor!! Plugging my ears, I made my way to the basement to shut off the breakers because I couldn't even go close to the speakers. Had his voice been louder who knows what could have happened. Corey sounds like a 14 year old girl on male hormones drowned out by noise. The music production sounded like they hired a bunch of wannabe producers instead of professionals. Notes out of place, beats out of time. Unbelievable! This is one of the worst singing/music productions I've heard in a long time. I did find the CD saved me a trip outside to knock down this large weed. My window was opened and it sailed like a frisbee and cut the sucker right down. Well, actually the stalk bent. I just left it there... This was meant to be a quick buck. Save your money for something better!

I have been an avid fan of american idol since day one. I love Paula, Simon and Randy. I really didn't want to listen or hear about Corey Clark, I was just sick of the publicity he was getting. Finally I was convinced to at least listen to his cd. I thought that I would probably not even get through the first song before I would want to turn it off. I have got to tell you that I was wrong wrong wrong wrong. He really does have a class act. Even if you don't like him. If you are a true music lover and not just a hater trying to discredit Corey, then you will have to admit that he's got it going on. I did end up buying it and I would reccommend it to anyone who wants to hear good music.

$2.95 for Corey's CD...used....here on Amazon? No wonder, given the likes of the mediocrity displayed therein. The reviewer below failed to mention the ruckus Corey recently caused at a restaraunt. And if his CD has failed to chart, its because #1) His motives are apparent and indeed He is an opportunist, #2) He is not being promoted because of his reputation and because the CD is poor quality with stupid songs that only appeal to the lust-filled, oversexed crowd! Corey's 15 minutes of fame are over!! Accept it and move on!!

I had just about given up on new artist that come out with a cd. It seems that just about anyone can do it. Then along came this one. I was floored. Where has this guy been? Whos been keeping him a secret? The music flows, the vocals are strong, the harmonies are wonderful. If I turn on the radio, most new artist sound the same. This guy is unique and you will know it is him when you here him. He has definetly been a well kept secret. I won't be suprised when this goes number one on the charts! I recommend this to everyone.

This disc was simply a waste of my time...very mediocre songs, heavy emphasis on sex instead of talent...Corey's voice is below average....I get the feeling that Corey Clark is IMITATING a good singer with a VIABLE career, and not doing it very well....clearly 'fake it till you make it' isn't working here. The songs all sound the same, I kept waiting for something to get me grooving, but it just didn't happen.

I think his ego is much larger than his actual musical potential...he either needs voice lessons, a little humility, and some professional grooming (and I don't mean clothing).