Something Else

Robin Thicke

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 2008)
• Original Release Date: September 30, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Interscope Records
• ASIN: B001CJJWWK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (92 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #608 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Robin Thicke is primed and ready for Something Else. "It was like everyone was saying the same things, worried about the same things and I just felt we needed something different right now. I asked myself do I have a light? What is that light? How can I spread it, share it and turn it into a Puff Daddy white linen Miami Beach party?" After his highly acclaimed 1.5 million selling album "The Evolution of Robin Thicke" garnering the smash hit "Lost Without U", a tireless schedule of touring and appearances Robin needed to sit back, reflect on the last 2 years and start anew.

"On the last album I wanted to let people into my walk of life and connect my life to them and this album is more about involving great minds, hearts and spirits around me. When I started writing songs I was already embracing people and now I just wanted to dance and laugh with them". With that spirit driving the creative process Robin has penned some of the best songs of his career from the retro meets modern groove of the first single "Magic", the upbeat celebration of "Sidestep" to the picturesque "Dreamworld" he is taking the listener on a musical journey that is truly unique, sexy and invigorating. Something Else is exactly the kind of record that the world needs right now to feel inspired again.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing!, October 2, 2008

By	W. Barrett "Music Guru" (B.more) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From start to finish this is a Classic! Very Grown n Sexy mixed in with Political messages serves up an awesome cd. I really liked the cd's that Thicke released prior to this one, however "Somthing Else" is best by far! Music,lyrics,and delivery that parellel Stevie and Marvin! I honestly think that music is starting to go in a better direction in 08' and Robin's "Something Else" is helping lead the way..

Some songs that stood out were...
Cry no More
Sidestep
Magic
Ms.Harmony
Loverman
and my absolute favorite..The Sweetest love(classic Robin)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly Something Else, September 30, 2008

By	Styleon R. Jones (Irving, TX USA) - See all my reviews

Robin does it once again! Something Else is a perfect fusion of Beautiful World and Evolution which are BOTH world class albums. Of all the new music I have purchased recently, Robin has bullied his way into the number one spot with constant repeats.
The opening track "You're My Baby" is like a sweet lullaby, lulling us into his world. "Magic" drew me in on the radio with its old school intro that makes you want to get up and dance. "Side Step" follows its lead and will have the steppers and swingers spinning on the dance floor. "Dreamworld" reminds me of "Beautiful World" from his first album. It is a hopeful song for all of the believers and definitely matters for what we are experiencing in the states today. "Loverman" is definitely for the Grown & Sexy and I agree with the previous reviewer, Robin has created a genre of his own. "Hard on My Love" immediately made me think of his debut, Robin is a great storyteller and even those who may not like the track are forced to listen in order to find out what happens. On "The Sweetest Love" serenades us with his piano and its just what the song says: sweet! "Something Else" gives us something else, its funky, mellow, and sweet. "Shadow of Doubt" is my least favorite so far, which means it will most likely be my favorite next week. "Cry No More" is my anthem, listen to it and you will see why. And last is "Tie My Hands" with Lil Wayne, this track is one of my favorites for Tha Carter III, the song is important and Lil Wayne definitely "puts on" for his city. Robin's falsetto is perfect for the grit that Wayne paints with his words.

This is a wonderful follow up from Robin. If you don't have, GO GET IT!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better follow-up to "Evolution" than I dreamed possible!!!, October 1, 2008

By	G. Nadine (Troy, MI) - See all my reviews

As a huge fan of "Evolution" I went ahead and pre-purchased the entire "Something Else - Deluxe" album on I-tunes based primarily on having heard "Magic" on my local jazz radio station. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect and questioned the possibility that I'd made a mistake of purchasing before hearing anything else to it (something I NEVER do). Boy oh boy, was I ever absolutely blown away when my downloads came through and I listened to the album for the first time!

Outstanding!

Great retro grooves, passion and that smooth falsetto all came through in full-force, it is great de-compressing music particularly in today's stressed-out world in that it really helps your mind and spirit run free, even if only for a while. I've had this music only for a day and have already listened to the entire album three times, it certainly makes the daily commute a lot more worthwhile. I can honestly say that it was undoubtedly the best music purchase I have made this year, possibly longer. I don't see myself getting bored with this compilation anytime soon, and am already anticipating RT's next breakthrough!