Left Of Center

Javier | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 7, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: CAPITOL
• ASIN: B000EBDA9S
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,250 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Left Of Center by Javier

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nowhere close to a sophomore slump, March 14, 2006

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M. Cayanan (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Left Of Center (Audio CD)

Let me start off by saying that Javier is one of the most slept on artists in the music business right now. His self-titled debut album is living proof of this. You want some jazz? A little flamenco? Maybe a sweet, yet soulful ballad? Or perhaps you're more into the classic r&b genre? He infuses all these styles - and then some!

I've been anticipating this cd for a while now. I heard about 5 songs from it before the actual release date. You could already tell from those tracks that he was attempting to change the pace up so-to-speak. While there is certainly less guitar playing, he does not stray too far from it. "Dance For Me" and "Lovin You" are songs that you could probably hear on his first record.

I admit that I was somewhat disappointed after my initial run-through. I was expecting the Javier that I was so accustomed to. As a whole, "Left of Center" has definitely grown on me. "Can I Talk To You" is definitely my favorite on the album. His vocals are on point - kinda like a Babyface/Brian Mcknight hybrid. Other standouts include "Wassup," "Count On Me," & "Once We Start." I would not hesitate to buy this album all over again.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Javier's comin out party, March 7, 2006

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J. Kang - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Left Of Center (Audio CD)

First off, let me say Javier is my favorite artist. He's my inspiration to do everything that is music in terms of songwriting and singing. I absolutely loved his first album and it's the only cd that has not been changed out of my cd changer since it came out. That's 3 years and running. So would I take it out for his new album?

In a word, no.

These two albums are different animals. While Jav's crystal clear and amazingly expressive voice is the common denominator, the sound of the music is in effect, very different. His new album has much less guitar playing in my opinion and focuses more on the "r and b" and "soul" stylings. We all knew that Javier had this in his repertoire and he makes it shine through this album. There are a couple of tracks on this album that harkens back to his original album that makes use of his phenomenal guitar playing. His flamenco in the track "Dance for Me" is breathtaking to behold.

I never skipped or fast forwarded through his first cd. Will it be the same with this cd? Perhaps. I'm still getting to know it.

If you love r and b music but are sick of the "pop r and b" that is being put out these days and want something that is musically solid and lyrically golden, buy both of Javier's new cds.

And if you're lucky go catch hin on tour. I saw him this past December in DC and he sounded just as good live and was the most down to earth performer I've met.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally..., April 18, 2006

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D. Suriel "wordsmith" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Left Of Center (Audio CD)

I been waiting for a long time for the second coming of Javier and it's finally here. Was it worth the wait? Yes, in every sense. There aren't many people who can put an album together like Javier. Granted he took a different aspect on his sophomore production choosing to make a more R&b driven album as opposed to the jazzy feel that powered his first album. I think it's a refreshing album, much better then Ne-yo's album and even Jamie Foxx's much anticipated album. I highly recommend this album, it's worth the money.