Heartbreak On Vinyl

Blake Lewis | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 6, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tommy Boy
• ASIN: B002FU67V4
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,743 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2009 album from the former American Idol contestant (he came in as the runner up in 2007). Blake has sold over 350,000 of his debut album and over one million total units! Perez Hilton raves about first single 'Sad Song', calling it "a slice of Synthpop heaven!" The album was produced by S.A.M. & Sluggo, Jean Baptiste, Rodney Jerkins and others.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great transition, October 6, 2009

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S M D - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heartbreak On Vinyl (MP3 Download)

Wonderful transition from audio day dream. This album seems to accentuate a more mature, developed recording aspect, but at the same time keep a coherent upbeat tempo. I'm amazed at what Blake has so far released into the music industry and can't wait for more.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What's the problem?, October 25, 2009

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Steven Haarala (Mandeville, LA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Heartbreak On Vinyl (Audio CD)

"Heartbreak On Vinyl" is not too different from Blake's first album, which is a good thing, because that one was awesome. I would call this one an up-to-the-minute mainstream album. So far, it doesn't seem to be doing too well on the Billboard album chart, and I don't understand why. Blake's voice is as good as ever: compelling, smooth, versatile. And the music is very Now, mostly an excellent blend of dance/disco, synth-pop, electronica and hip-hop. The title song is one of the best, with clever lyrics about vinyl LP's and a record store, both of which reflect events in his love life; and "Binary Love" is similar in sound and in use of word-play. With "Freak", we move into Timbaland territory musically, with Blake's verbal invitation to "move your body like a freak". In "Sad Song" he sings with a trace of a British accent, always a turn-on for me. "Left My Baby For You" has him using a little falsetto, a nice departure, not overdone. The brief "Super.....licious" is notable for beat-box vocals and cool, modern jazz piano. "Our Rapture Of Love" is a little slower (but not soft!) and romantic, musically echoing Til Tuesday's 1986 hit "Voices Carry". "The Point" is sort of an electronic piano ballad which showcases Blake's vocal range. Don't worry, the action picks up again on the final 2 tracks, especially "Love Or Torture": "Please don't stop/I wanna taste of what you got/I wanna know what gets you hot."

If you like Madonna, Justin T, Britney, Gwen Stefani, or even 80's dance music (Pet Shop Boys, for instance), you would probably like this. The important thing for this type of music is staying in the charismatic groove, which Blake Lewis does very well. In the end, the best compliment I can give this CD is that IT MAKES ME FEEL HAPPY!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!, October 22, 2009

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Constance J. Hansen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heartbreak On Vinyl (Audio CD)

Blake, I anxiously awaited the release of this new CD. I knew it would be outstanding and you did not disappoint. As much as I love "A.D.D."....."Heartbreak" absolutely breaks mine! Congratulations and much success on an incredible effort. Your lyrics, your sound, and your rhythm make my body rock!
From Lindsay's Aunt ConnieHeartbreak On Vinyl