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Track Listings
| 1. Heaven |
| 2. Break |
| 3. What Could Have Been |
| 4. Drink of Choice |
| 5. Why We're Fighting |
| 6. Body |
| 7. Batteries |
| 8. Kidnapped |
| 9. How Does Your Heart Forget |
| 10. First Time |
| 11. Frozen |
| 12. Busy (Bonus) |
| 13. Batteries (Remix) |
| 14. First Time (Remix) |
Editorial Reviews
2011 album from the R&B love man. The singer's accolades include multi BET and American Music Awards nominations and a 2000 Soul Train Award win for Best R&B/Soul Male album. He was one of R&B's pre-eminent love men and untitled King of R&B during the '90s heyday of hip-hop soul. That he's still topping the charts 14 years and six studio albums later is a testament to his musical legacy.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In his fifteen year career, Ginuwine has been through quite an evolution. From his early days as a teen heartthrob, he morphed into making music from the perspective of an adult. For all his success and acheivements, he's also had his share of doubters, as well. If he wasn't being taken seriously for the perception as nothing more than a dancing pretty boy, he was also seen as one who would not have a lasting career if he were to break ties with his former producer Timbaland. While he has proven his critics wrong on both accounts over the years, one couldn't help but notice a gradual change in his music. It all started with the rather melancholy 2001 album "The Life", an album that was recorded shortly after the untimely deaths of both of his parents. He tried to relive his past glory on the follow-up "The Senior", but that album felt a little forced- and rather long-winded. His final album for Epic Records "Back II Da Basics" came and went with little fanfare, and he was written off in favor of the Trey Songz and Chris Browns of the world. He staged a comeback in 2009 with the successful- and criminally underrated "A Man's Thoughts", an album that showed his growth as a man as well as a performer.
In 2011, Ginuwine has returned with "Elgin", an album that picks up where the previous album left off. So much so, that the same producers appear on this album (Melvin "St. Nick" Coleman, Michael "Sleep" Naylor, and the album's executive producer Bryan-Michael Cox). The album starts off with the ballad "Heaven", which was penned by singer/songwriter Tank. The legendary songwriter Diane Warren contributes two power ballads "Break" and "How Does Your Heart Forget", although this isn't the first time he's performed a Warren song (See: "Superhuman" from "The Life"). On "What Could Have Been", he imagines a different life with a woman he once loved in the past, while he regrets an affair on "Why We're Fighting". While most of this album is ballad heavy, he does manage to sneak in a couple of uptempo numbers- the Trina featured "Batteries" and the synth heavy "Kidnapped". The closing track "Busy" shows him forgoing all of his other activities for quality time for his significant other. While "Elgin" does lag in a couple of spots, the positives far outweigh the negatives on this effort.
In 2011, Ginuwine has returned with "Elgin", an album that picks up where the previous album left off. So much so, that the same producers appear on this album (Melvin "St. Nick" Coleman, Michael "Sleep" Naylor, and the album's executive producer Bryan-Michael Cox). The album starts off with the ballad "Heaven", which was penned by singer/songwriter Tank. The legendary songwriter Diane Warren contributes two power ballads "Break" and "How Does Your Heart Forget", although this isn't the first time he's performed a Warren song (See: "Superhuman" from "The Life"). On "What Could Have Been", he imagines a different life with a woman he once loved in the past, while he regrets an affair on "Why We're Fighting". While most of this album is ballad heavy, he does manage to sneak in a couple of uptempo numbers- the Trina featured "Batteries" and the synth heavy "Kidnapped". The closing track "Busy" shows him forgoing all of his other activities for quality time for his significant other. While "Elgin" does lag in a couple of spots, the positives far outweigh the negatives on this effort.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Being a long time fan of Ginuwine, this CD definitely does not upset. There are many classic songs on there. His maturity keeps growing with each album, but he still makes great sounding music. This cd does not disappoint.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By C. Drayton
Format:Audio CD
Ginuwine just stays true to Rb music he doesn't change his style for anyone. He just makes Great music I love this cd, I love track 2 Break. This is a must buy you will not be disappointed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Under Direction Love Making
G's latest is inspiring as it provides a spot-light on how to mature in the record business while still jamming as he always has. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Eric R. Sturms
2.0 out of 5 stars
Ginuwine - Elgin
Ginuwine is one of the veteran R&B singers in the game still. Some people forget that he has been around since 1995 i think, which makes Elgin more impressive due to that fact that... Read more
Published 22 months ago by -------------
5.0 out of 5 stars
already iconic
I'm pretty sure that majority of the reviewers for this album are older than I am, but from a younger person's perspective (21 years old) I have got to say that I love this entire... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kirksey
3.0 out of 5 stars
not my favorite ginuwine cd
its not like his old stuff. he used to work with timberland! who are his new producers? who cares, theyre no good. Read more
Published on May 5, 2011 by yaknow05
3.0 out of 5 stars
decent album
This was a decent album. I have bought all of Ginuwine's albums because he usually makes a solid album. Read more
Published on April 22, 2011 by bigg ace
4.0 out of 5 stars
Message from a proud fan
I'm really proud of Ginuwine because he really has stood the test of time. He has really proven he still can do it minus Timbalands production. Read more
Published on March 27, 2011 by M. Hulbert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Excellent
This album is so amazing. I just love every song. Usually when I purchase an album I like maybe one or two song. I listen to all the time its great.
Published on March 4, 2011 by Rossbcarter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Elgin what an album
I am so surprised at how good this album is i mean i like the whole thing i put it on and just let it play. Read more
Published on February 28, 2011 by Glenn Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars
elgin
i alway been a fan of ginuwine i love his music i thank this cd is the bomb keep it up from you number one fan.
Published on February 24, 2011 by Ruthie B. Henry
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great new album!
I'm really glad to see that Ginuwine hasn't lost that touch that made him one of my favorite artists. Read more
Published on February 17, 2011 by Matt Faraca
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