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Have It All

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AJ has one of the most unique voices in music and I LOVE this album! I didn't know what to expect, but it has a good mix of up-tempo tracks and ballads. "London" and "Gorgeous" are my favorites, but "What If" and "I Quit" are also great songs. If you like his voice as much as I do, you won't be disappointed!

Well, I must admit I am a huge Backstreet Boys fan I love all their music it's all pretty much amazing. They have gone through so many stages of music: euro-dance, hip hop, rnb, rock but all have brilliant.
Yes they have had elements where the bad plays a major role in the songs eg guitar solos, guitar leads and stuff ("Larger Than life") and Never Gone as a whole album had rock influence. But the euro-dance element is their roots and theres always been electronic sound in there.

AJ Mclean's new album drops this electronic sound and goes for real instruments and it sounds amazing. When listening I was constantly enthhralled by the beautiful instrumental element particular the use of brass (trumphets etc). However, tt doesn't feel like a modern day 2010 album, I actually felt like I was going back to the big band ish type era like in regards to the instruments. I love it and I really don't like modern pop so this was soo refreshing and I love it sooo much!!!

Now in regards to lyrics and songs. AJ has always been known as the wild, rebel, raw member of the Backstreet Boys (especially in comparison to the other boys). I really find that this album shows Alexander James Mclean for who he really is. It's a great journey looking into his personal story. It's similar to Nick Carter in his solo album "Now Or Never", it was extremely rock influenced because that's his true passion.

Let me add, I am not biast in this review because AJ is a Backstreet Boy by the way. I do not like Nick or Brian's solo albums and I think I only got 1 song from Nick's. But AJ's actually has really good songs so yea just to clarify that.

Looking at particular songs, "Love Crazy" is a bit raunchy but I love how he's just so open in the lyrics and it's got a really nice melody and stuff. "Mr. A" has a powerful intro and the chorus terms into a real rock song. "What If" and "What I do" are about topics that almost anyone can relate to and I love them as well.

Pretty much GREAT ALBUM AJ MCLEAN!!! YOU MADE IT YOUR OWN AND YOU HAVE SHOWN US THE REAL YOU!!! THANK YOUU and seriously buy it :D

After at least 6 years of saying he's going to release a solo he's finally done it and guess what it's pretty good. He's written most of the songs if not all and even wrote some with JC Chasez, he's even produced it himself..good for you AJ.

Theres not one song on the cd that I don't like but my favorites are Sincerly and London both beautifully written and arranged.

Worth buying you all.

I have been a BSB fan since I was 3 and I loved them ever since I heard A.J's voice. He has always been my favorite member and I always thought that he should make his own album. When I heard that he had an album out, I was so excited. However, it is not sold in the U.S. I went searching everywhere for samples of the songs and where I could buy a copy. I love almost every song on the album. He really shows off the smokeyness of his voice and the pop part of it. I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and if you are a super A.J. fan like me, this is a must buy!!! =)

This is a Fantastic CD! Such a Talented Man!!! Great to Dance to and Rock out to!! I have listened to it non stop since i received it a couple of weeks ago. "I Quit" and "I hate it when you're gone" seem to be my favorite tunes at the moment but it changes because i Love the whole cd. Would suggest to anyone to check it out and give it a try! So glad i bought this!

This is on of the best CDs i have ever owned. The songs are catchy and meaningful and AJ's voice is sensational!

I really love AJ's album, Have It All. My favorite song right now, not just from this album but overall, is the title track, Have It All. Teenage Wildlife is just a lot of fun - watch the video if you ever come across it. Sincerely Yours is amazing; I've never heard AJ sing with such raw emotion, but it makes sense, considering the subject matter of the song. The rest of the album is great, too. One of the best things about it is how diverse it is musically. There is no way to truly classify this album under any one genre. I highly recommend it.

I think that this album is surprisingly good. I wasn't sure if a boyband member could pull off a solo effort but I was happily corrected.

AJ's voice is perfectly raspy or smooth when it suits each song. He co-wrote alot of the album so I was again impressed that I liked every song. I would recommend this album for sure!

Aww... AJ is all grown up! Thoroughly enjoy this album, from the tough topics to the fun raunchy songs. This is the first solo album from the group that takes some of the sound, mixes it up, and throws it back at the listener as something completely new to digest. I loved all the true instrumentation, as opposed to the synthesized music we've all become so accustomed to. He talked about it for years, and it was worth the wait. You can tell AJ poured his heart and soul into this album.

love love love this cd! Favs are: Have it All, I Quit, Sincerely Yours, I Hate it When You're Gone. AJ's voice shines on this great mix of upbeat, mid-tempo, & ballad songs! I can't seem to get "I Quit" off of repeat on my i-pod: There is something incredibly infectious about the piano, AJ, & the sassy lyrics that make me want to get up & dance. It's the best track for getting a feel for what AJ's been up to on his own. Love it!