Shock Value 2

Timbaland | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 8, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Blackground Records
• ASIN: B002QGUFWO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,204 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2009 release, the third solo album from R&B producer Timbaland and the second volume of the platinum-selling Shock Value. The album features guest appearances from Justin Timberlake (on the first single, 'Carry Out') Daughtry, The Fray, Gucci Mane, Nickelback, Drake, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, T-Pain, Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, All American Rejects and Brandy (who raps on the album!).

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Timbaland lost or forgot the Shock December 8, 2009

By eWorks!

Format:Audio CD

I had high expectations for this album because I was impressed and loved shock value 1.Timbaland's use of auto tune was too much for my liking. Timbaland has a unique voice that adds a different attitude to a song so I was disappointed to hear him using auto-tune on almost every song. His voice could have worked without all that computer enhancement.

I wasn't expecting the album to be lyrically enhancing based on the first album so I was hoping for the music to impress. The instrumentation is Timbaland at his best. The beats and rhythm are on point. If this cd was an instrumental I would have insisted on ten stars but since lyrics and melody have to play a part it fell flat on its behind. Carry out features Justin, Maybe I was expecting a lot based on the previous efforts of Give it To me and Release but this track is one of many on here where Timbaland is just talking about himself. Can he be that self gratifying that he needs a 2nd album centering around him and his achievements? I already read all that on Wikipedia. Timothy Where Have You Been is a song he should have sang in the shower.
The stand out tracks for me on this album are Undertow feat the Fray and Esthero, Marching On with One Republic.If he only lost the auto tune on Marching On and kept his involvement to a minimum like on Apologize this song will be a shoe in for the chart as its the only song that has good lyrics obvious credit goes to Ryan Tedder.

In Shock Value 1 there was a bit of variety with style of music and the artists that were featured also brought a different feel to the album. He had good cross genre tracks like Throw it on me with The Hives and One & only with Fall Out Boy. These tracks gave you a taste of rock/alternative as he managed to mix it a little of both hip hop and rock.... Come around with M.I.A was also a good track. In Shock value 2 has the variety of artists but the music was the same all way through. When I read Chad Kroeger (Nickleback's front man), Daughtry & Esthero(Toronto's trip hop princess) were featured, I was excited to see what Tim could be brewing this time? There was no experiments with these artists. The tracks were basic and they didn't enhance this album or the songs at all they came of as remixes instead. I also didn't get why Miley Cyrus, Jojo and Kat Perry were on here was Timbaland trying to win the younger crowd? I doubt he'll get them.

All in all the album is ok not terrible but not great either. Its another album with meaningless lyrics and over used autotune maybe so that most of these tracks can find a home on a lot of DJ spins. So I'm giving it a 2.5 to 3 stars just for his beats. Good luck beating Shock Value 1 Tim. Read more ›

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, POPPY beats December 15, 2009

By Sarah

Format:Audio CD

This album is awesome. Each song has great beats and sound effects, and the guest stars keep you interested because they are all so different. I can see why it's getting bad reviews though: it's pure pop music. It's not for everyone, but for those who like poppy hip hop will love this. Highlights: some upbeat songs, some ballads, and the hilarious "Carry Out" with Justin Timberlake singing about carry out food from a restaurant (comparing it to sex).

Downside to the album: the AWFUL collaboration with Miley Cyrus in "We Belong to the Music". I couldn't even listen to it the whole way through. Miley's annoying squeeks and teeny bopper voice is just awful. Do yourself a favor and skip that track.

So all in all: if you're a true hip hop fan, this album is not for you. But if you like pop, rock, techno, and hip hop mixed all together to please the masses, then give it a listen!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fire! August 10, 2010

By A. Wilson

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I loved this c.d! I liked that first one but this one he stepped it up even more, as expected. He always has nice beats, but this time he bought some need sounds and musicians that I have been exposed to a little but not in this manner. I suggest you find out for yourself.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Timbaland's "Shock Value" June 7, 2010

By Vivienne LeiLani-

Format:Audio CD

Timbaland's collaboration is well done. He shows his continued growth by taking various risks and making them work nicely. Timbaland shows how diverse he can be and this album, "Shock Value" is a very good example. I am actually proud of Timbaland for branching out and doing his own thing.

Ziima~

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars OMG!!! TIMBO BLOWS THE ROOF OFF THE MOTHER!!! April 17, 2010

By Signor Destino

Format:Audio CD

I bought Shock Value and very seldom played it. I didn't feel comfortable playing it around older friends of mine because of the frequent use of the N-word. I recognized that Timbaland was more than the status quo.I was afraid that if he didn't make some adjustments, he was destined to be marginalized.He possesses a rare talent,not unlike that of the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Shock Value 2 is his redemption for me.
This is quite possibly the best cd of 2010.This is true genius at work.I know I will have to get a 2nd copy because I will burn a hole in this one. Thanks for having the last 2 tracks be slow ones to allow us to catch our collective breaths. This is the ultimate dance cd. Unbelievably hard ,aggressive beat lines abound. Timbo, you made me hit replay on a Miley Cyrus song! I can't single out songs because they are all hot. I talked so much about the cd to my co-workers that they made me play it to see what all the fuss was about. I never saw this group of 50 somethings wiggle and jiggle so much in the 10 years we've worked together. Even the country music fanatics in the group were in the groove! Buy this cd immediately!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Oh Timbaland January 11, 2010

By M. Ottersboeck

Format:Audio CD

I luv Timbaland's music from the get-go. Ever since Missy's Supa Dupa Fly and his debut with Magoo Welcome to Our World I was bumping his music. The collaboration with Ginuwine and Aaliyah at the end of the 90s was great..., and I also loved his cameos with Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado and Keri Hilson and of course "Timbaland Presents Shock Value".

All I can say to this release is (similar to AKON's Freedom): Please don't leave your roots and stick to what you do best. Produce some Hip Hop/R&B heavy beats and please don't drift into pop/dancefloor/rock. The only worthwhile track on this release is "Say Something" with Drake. This song is crazy! I still luv Timbo's music though.