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Editorial Reviews
Elliott Yamin has already earned a prestigious reputation as both a world-class recording artist and a deeply compelling live performer, having built an impressive body of work as well as an intensely loyal international fan base. On Let's Get to What's Real, the multi-talented artist raises the musical and personal stakes, tapping into the emotional honesty and sonic intimacy of classic soul to create the most inspired and distinctive music he's ever made. The resulting album is the purest expression to date of the musical talent and personal charisma that were first introduced to the public during Yamin's stint as one of the most acclaimed performers to ever compete on TV's American Idol.
Elliott Yamins fresh new creative leap is apparent on such impassioned new tunes as the intimate, insistent Self Control, the rousingly upbeat Gather Round, the poignantly autobiographical Virginia and the commanding title track, whose lyrical sentiments underline the sense of personal commitment that Yamin brought to the project. Those tracks find the artist decisively reinventing his sound, reaching back to the heartfelt immediacy of vintage R&B while remaining firmly grounded in the present.
Elliott Yamins fresh new creative leap is apparent on such impassioned new tunes as the intimate, insistent Self Control, the rousingly upbeat Gather Round, the poignantly autobiographical Virginia and the commanding title track, whose lyrical sentiments underline the sense of personal commitment that Yamin brought to the project. Those tracks find the artist decisively reinventing his sound, reaching back to the heartfelt immediacy of vintage R&B while remaining firmly grounded in the present.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By cary
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
Let's Get To What's RealI'm not gonna bore you with a track by track review but i will say this if you've heard elliot yamin's first single[3 words]you might be inclined to think that this is a pop album IT IS NOT! This album right here is r&b/soul. Yamin has a powerful, soulful voice and he's not afraid to use it,in other words....HE'S NOT HOLDING BACK! From start to finish elliott delivers the goods and than some.It's nice to hear a male voice[remember those?]one that's not distorted through technology.Now don't get me wrong i'm not one of those people who don't get JUSTIN BIEBER or NICKI MINAJ ect.... there is room even for the blatantly manufactured,i'm saying if you like the sound of the male voice in it's natural state then Mr. YAMIN is your guy.This is a fun album with a voice and sound that is "speaker friendly" BUY IT,BUMP IT AND ENJOY !
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By CathyEM
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been a fan of Elliott's voice since his season of "American Idol," and I think this is his best project to date. These songs are such a great fit to his voice and style. It's retro and fresh-sounding at the same time. My favorites are the slow-grooving title track, along with the sexy "Self Control" and the soulful "Virginia." A couple of these tracks, "3 Words" (his current music video) and "Thinkin' Bout You" have a more contemporary feel but still feel at home here. "Enough Love," "I'll Be That Bridge," and "Gather Round" are really feel-good songs and are sure to perk you up. "Downtown" and "Poison" are gritty and fun at the same time. All in all, the tracks complement each other nicely. It's so refreshing to hear new music that is free of auto-tuning and electronica -- real voices and real instruments. All I can say is if you love real music - GREAT music - then you need to buy this album!
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By evie taylor
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
it's always a delight to hear elliott yamin sing...but this collection of songs makes me think that he's found a place where he truly belongs. he should be proud of his achievements. (i feel his mom is smiling)....
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
amamzing
this young man has so much soul..I was so impressed by this cd..I look forward to buying all of his music in the future. thank you
Published 1 month ago by jay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Artist
A Christmas gift for my wife but we both love Elliot Yamin. I think this is definetley his best album so far and if you like jazzy upbeat music Elliot is great.
Published 4 months ago by Robert A. Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Got it thru my library loan and listened as often as I could in the car. When a CD is that good I buy it. Loved all the songs...great city music. Read more
Published 4 months ago by rosemary chomos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Elliott!
I bought this for my mum, but it also doubled up as a nice present to myself! :)
I love Elliott's voice. It's unique and very easy to listening to. Read more
I love Elliott's voice. It's unique and very easy to listening to. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sarah-Louise
5.0 out of 5 stars
best album I've heard this year !!!
This is undeniably some of the best music put out by singer-songwriter Elliott Yamin. This will remain one of my favorite albums for quite some while to come. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Matthew G. Sherwin
1.0 out of 5 stars
Just one song
I only liked the very last song called "3 words". The rest was crap. I have the previous two albums and this one does not measure up. I expected more from Elliott Yamin.
Published 6 months ago by IRONHIDE
5.0 out of 5 stars
Getting to Real Music
I stumbled upon this album while browsing through my recommended music selections. I remembered his name from American Idol (I don't watch it, but my mom does faithfully) and the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lisa
4.0 out of 5 stars
Snakebite Dynamite
Elliott Yamin's "Cold Heart" from his "Fight for Love" CD caught my ear earlier this year and zoomed to the top of my personal top ten and wouldn't budge, which made me check what... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lee Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
So good!
As expected, another 'Amazing' (fans will get the reference) body of work from Elliott. I hope he keeps singing for us until he's old and grey!!!!
Published 8 months ago by musiclover
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome....Elliott's best yet!
It's rare to love every song on a CD, but that is definitely the case for me with Elliott's "Let's Get to What's Real". Read more
Published 10 months ago by Heather C.
