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Track Listings
| 1. INTRO |
| 2. 22ND CENTURY |
| 3. 4TH OF JULY (FIREWORKS) |
| 4. HOME |
| 5. ACAPELLA |
| 6. SCREAM |
| 7. EMANCIPATE |
| 8. BRAVE |
| 9. SONG FOR THE BABY |
Editorial Reviews
Flesh Tone was singled out by spin.com as one of the "25 Summer Albums That Matter Most" and The New York Times called it "one of her strongest records yet." Perezhilton.com hailed it as "one of the summer's best," adding: "There are soooooo many good songs on Kelis album! Actually, they are ALL good!" Reviews in the U.K. have been stellar also. "Kelis. Genius. Pop Auteur. Credible diva. Welcome back," said NME, giving Flesh Tone an 8 out of 10 rating. The Sunday Times of London called it a "celebratory slice of dancefloor heaven" while Glamour gave it five stars. "She's still fierce and fabulous, and we're thrilled to have her back!" said Time Out London.
Flesh Tone Production Credits: INTRO - Produced by: Burns; 22ND CENTURY - Produced by: Boys Noize; 4TH OF JULY (FIREWORKS) - Produced by: Damien Leroy aka DJ Ammo; HOME - Produced by: Free School; ACAPELLA - Produced by: David Guetta / Co-Produced by: Fred Riesterer; SCREAM - Produced by: David Guetta / Co-Produced by: El Tocadisco (Roman De Garcez); EMANCIPATE - Produced by: Alle & Benny Benassi; BRAVE - Produced by: Alle & Benny Benassi / Co-Produced by: will.i.am; SONG FOR THE BABY - Produced by: Free School
Kelis debuted in 1999 with Kaleidoscope, which featured the ubiquitous MTV/BET hit "Caught Out There." The track entered the U.K. Singles Chart at No. 4 and Kelis went on to win a BRIT award ("International Breakthrough Act"), an NME award ("Best R&B/Soul Act") and a Q award ("Best Music Video" for "Caught Out There"). Over the past 10 years, she has worked with a wide variety of artists, including The Neptunes, Andre 3000, Björk, Enrique Iglesias and Raphael Saadiq. Perhaps best-known for her GRAMMY-nominated, Top 5 smash "Milkshake" and the million-selling ringtone "Bossy," the fashion icon is also a certified chef and a recent graduate of Le Cordon Bleu.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Kelis' new CD "Flesh Tone" comprises 9 tracks of Eurodisco. Working with producers like David Guetta, Benny Benassi and will.i.am, it reminds one of Donna Summer's non-stop seventies Disco classics. A number of the songs intertwine with the next, with some having codas distinctively different from the main song. No skeletal Neptunes Funk ("Milkshake") or Cee-Lo penned Pop ("Lil star") here.
The midtempo "Intro", despite its name, is a proper song with swirling synths with Kelis singing in that straining-to-reach-the-notes voice she does with such ease. This segues into the propulsive "22nd century" with surging synths, electronic swishes and flourishes, gently stomping beats that come in fully after the first chorus and her vocals mechanically tweaked to lend it a futuristic bent. It ends in a piano coda that segues into "4th July (Fireworks)" which has a jittery Techno feel.
"We are all running in a race, to find everything that you're searching for is right there" she tells us in the Trancey "Home" that does itself feel like a race. Lead-off single, a UK #5 hit is the semi-skeletal Guetta-produced "Acapella" with staccato beats and lovely harmonies, segueing into the piano-sprinkled Guetta-produced "Scream" with spoken/chanted verses.
"Emancipate" is one of the grooviest songs and should appeal to fans of her prior R&B sound, as should the beautiful celebratory horn-peppered "Song for the baby" sounding like eighties Soul set to a Disco beat, an ode to her son Knight. "Brave" features buzzing synths and light vocoder effects, a stomping Club anthem with biographical lyrics.
A brave change in direction for Kelis which should be a big hit in Europe. Kelis said she wants this album to make the listener sweat, and with music this hot, you will.
The midtempo "Intro", despite its name, is a proper song with swirling synths with Kelis singing in that straining-to-reach-the-notes voice she does with such ease. This segues into the propulsive "22nd century" with surging synths, electronic swishes and flourishes, gently stomping beats that come in fully after the first chorus and her vocals mechanically tweaked to lend it a futuristic bent. It ends in a piano coda that segues into "4th July (Fireworks)" which has a jittery Techno feel.
"We are all running in a race, to find everything that you're searching for is right there" she tells us in the Trancey "Home" that does itself feel like a race. Lead-off single, a UK #5 hit is the semi-skeletal Guetta-produced "Acapella" with staccato beats and lovely harmonies, segueing into the piano-sprinkled Guetta-produced "Scream" with spoken/chanted verses.
"Emancipate" is one of the grooviest songs and should appeal to fans of her prior R&B sound, as should the beautiful celebratory horn-peppered "Song for the baby" sounding like eighties Soul set to a Disco beat, an ode to her son Knight. "Brave" features buzzing synths and light vocoder effects, a stomping Club anthem with biographical lyrics.
A brave change in direction for Kelis which should be a big hit in Europe. Kelis said she wants this album to make the listener sweat, and with music this hot, you will.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A big switch in musical direction for an artist is usually the result of one of two things ... either big changes in the artist's personal life, or a marketing strategy to appeal to a different or bigger demographic.
In the case of Kelis with "Flesh Tone", I think it's a little of both. Kelis was pregnant and going through a nasty and public divorce while recording the album, which could explain the album's themes of liberation, birth, and rebirth. At the same time, the album's club/dance/electronica vibe could also have to do with the recent success of dance acts like the Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga.
In the end, I think it comes down to whether it works or not. "Flesh Tone" works. On her last two albums, Kelis had been playing the role of tough/sexy R&B diva, downplaying the spaciness of her earlier work. But the vibe of "Flesh Tone" allows Kelis to completely blast off into space, and it suits her. And although the tracks are full of throbbing beats and electronic sound affects, Kelis' raspy, soulful voice keeps the tracks from ever sounding too mechanical, and her lyrics, probably her most vulnerable and heartfelt ever, add an emotional core that was lacking in some of her R&B hits like "Milkshake" or "Bossy".
Ironically, by making a switch to dance music, Kelis has come up with the most soulful album of her career.
In the case of Kelis with "Flesh Tone", I think it's a little of both. Kelis was pregnant and going through a nasty and public divorce while recording the album, which could explain the album's themes of liberation, birth, and rebirth. At the same time, the album's club/dance/electronica vibe could also have to do with the recent success of dance acts like the Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga.
In the end, I think it comes down to whether it works or not. "Flesh Tone" works. On her last two albums, Kelis had been playing the role of tough/sexy R&B diva, downplaying the spaciness of her earlier work. But the vibe of "Flesh Tone" allows Kelis to completely blast off into space, and it suits her. And although the tracks are full of throbbing beats and electronic sound affects, Kelis' raspy, soulful voice keeps the tracks from ever sounding too mechanical, and her lyrics, probably her most vulnerable and heartfelt ever, add an emotional core that was lacking in some of her R&B hits like "Milkshake" or "Bossy".
Ironically, by making a switch to dance music, Kelis has come up with the most soulful album of her career.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
"Flesh Tone" is a deliciously perfect blend of electro-house pop. I bought the album today and I have been playing it non-stop and now I'm waiting for my hard copy so I can play it until it plays no more! The music is euphoric and the lyrics are beautiful. Yes, here is an electronic-pop album with deep and meaningful lyrics. I did not care for Kelis before, I just liked her "Milkshake" and "Bossy" hits like everyone else, but after hearing her single "Acapella" and "4th of July" I learned more about her and watched some interviews and performances--Tavis Smiley and saw her on Kimmel and Leno. She is so amazing live that I already bought my tickets to see her in concert with Robyn! (YES!)
This album is like the ultimate lullaby to her son and a kind of declaration of her independence and strength as a woman. Her divorce from Nas did not turn her into a crying woman that cowers back and loses it all. With this album she picks herself up, pieces everything together and rises from the problems with strength!
The music is amazing. If this is her new musical direction, then more power to her! There are so many club stomping hits on this album, it is incredible. My personal favorites are "22nd Century", "Acapella", "4th of July", and "Song for the Baby". I just cannot get over the fact that this is a dance album with beautiful lyrics and for such a cheap price ($7.99) it is a STEAL! It is has gotten praise from critics and bloggers alike, and all I can say is that they hit the nail on the head. This album is HOT!
Finally, this is the PERFECT SUMMER ALBUM! Buy it NOW!
This album is like the ultimate lullaby to her son and a kind of declaration of her independence and strength as a woman. Her divorce from Nas did not turn her into a crying woman that cowers back and loses it all. With this album she picks herself up, pieces everything together and rises from the problems with strength!
The music is amazing. If this is her new musical direction, then more power to her! There are so many club stomping hits on this album, it is incredible. My personal favorites are "22nd Century", "Acapella", "4th of July", and "Song for the Baby". I just cannot get over the fact that this is a dance album with beautiful lyrics and for such a cheap price ($7.99) it is a STEAL! It is has gotten praise from critics and bloggers alike, and all I can say is that they hit the nail on the head. This album is HOT!
Finally, this is the PERFECT SUMMER ALBUM! Buy it NOW!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Masterpiece
This album is hands down the best album EVER!!!! The lyrics are beautiful the beats are banging. Kelis poured her soul into it. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Johnathan
Sad
Kelis has a unique voice which comes through in her previous albums, but this one is generic and bland. She doesn't get to cut loose. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kab00m
HEY...IS ANYBODY THROWING A TECHNO HOUSE PARTY IN 2011-2012????
Because if they are, then this would be the disc to have on hand. Made up of R&B and the electronic-techno funk that seems to be coming back, this cd had me revved up and ready to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. Baker
Simply stunning!
I've been listening to this CD for few months now and it is simply stunning! Oddly enough this is an electro-pop album yet it sounds extremely original and modern. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tony S.
Start to finish...
Didn't give this album much at first but then on a roadtrip up to PA I gave it a run through and was hooked. All the songs are catchy with some unique beats that feel amazing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bobby
WTF???
I'm a broad minded person when it comes to music, and after reading other reviews on here regarding this album, I bought it without hesitation after all I'm a huge Kelis fan. Read more
Published 11 months ago by King Robowski
Awesome workout/ dance album
It only has nine tracks and the first 3-5 seem to flow together. I love all the odd numbered tracks. It was really more than I expected. Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. Stevenson
Love Love Love It!!!!
I am a huge Kelis fan so when writing my revies I try not to be biased. Intially I wasnt feeling the tracks but one Saturday while cleaning I popped itg in and found myself rushing... Read more
Published 15 months ago by I. miller
Not her best
Everyone is getting on the house tracks. I love house and I love Kelis, thought it would have gone in a different direction though. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nhadyne Banton
Looking to God with Closed Eyes
Flesh Tone is approahing a techno medal sound with open eyes. The teasing voice of Kelis forces you to embrace love and independence away from the mindset of worldly thinking in... Read more
Published 16 months ago by AbornewordsNKP
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