I was surprised by this album. Usually, American Idol alums spit out a medicore album months after their departure from the show, or are completely forgotten. Not Big Mike Lynche! Not only was his AI journey completely relatable and memorable (his daughter was born during Hollywood week!), but Michael's album is a work of art straight from his heart. The sound is true to R&B and doesn't throw in any of that trendy hip-hop/pop that everyone seems to throw on their single these days. This is a lovers album.
Dim the lights, light some candles, pour some wine and BLAST this album... alone or with your lover.
1. Crazy Gina - a real gem. This is a fun, funky 70s-like track about a crazy ex-girlfriend (a real departure from the rest of the romantic vibe on the album)
2. Intoxicated - probably my favorite, a real classy, declaration of love. This has the spirit of Motown, for sure, especially in the instrumentation.
3. Who's Gonna Love You More - this is his radio single that gave his album major buzz because of it's smooth, classic r&b sound. This has been compared to Luther's signature sound many times.
4. Speechless - Catchy r&b song, I find myself repeating this track usually for the bridge (easy come... easy go...)
5. Love Is You - another real classy r&b throwback. Very romantic, great instrumentation.
6. Fragile - This one is a filler-track to me, another romantic tune but not as catchy as the previous 5.
7. Lovers Symphony - a standard, sexy, r&b love song. I also would consider this a bit of a filler-track as it doesn't really catch me like the next one does.
8. Sex - this is the TRUE stand out of the album. Between the sexy music, his smooth, breathy, sexualized-in-perfect-pitch vocals and the harmonies that are too good to be true, it is a PERFECT song. I'm sure lots of babies will be made to this tune!
9. This Woman's Work - this was his Idol breakthrough, it's nice to see that he understands, accepts and loves his Idol roots, great to hear a studio version.
10. Baby Boo - this song is for his daughter that was born during his stint on Idol. A very different sound, an acoustic guitar (I think he is playing it, too). Very catchy, very cute, just beautiful.
11. Today - another stand out, this sounds uplifting, although the lyrics are a bit sad (about a possible break-up). The build in the chorus and the hard-hitting bass in the verses are just unbelievable and will leave you wanting more. This is his other single off the album.
12. Somebody Save Me - another standard r&b tune, not my favorite on the album, but still very solid vocals.
13. Unstoppable - I just love this track. It is so uplifting and pure, not to mention insanely catchy (hey-hey-heeeyy!) A great conclusion to a solid r&b album!
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Michael Lynche 'Big Mike' won over the hearts of America on American Idol. Over 100 million TV viewers embraced his soulful voice and inspiration story. This album infuses R&B, urban and vintage soul. The debut radio single 'Who's Gonna Love You More' was co-written by Michael and defines true love; the central theme of the album. Stand out tracks include the fresh, feel-good grove, 'Crazy Gina', the powerful and honest cross-over tune 'Today', the risqué, sensual 'lights down' track 'Sex', and the cover song that was his American Idol show stopper and judge's save, 'This Woman's Work'.
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- Product Dimensions : 4.88 x 5.55 x 0.39 inches; 2.54 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Big 3 Entertainment
- Original Release Date : 2012
- Date First Available : June 23, 2012
- Label : Big 3 Entertainment
- ASIN : B008DVJK40
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #158,766 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #5,869 in Rap & Hip-Hop (CDs & Vinyl)
- #11,755 in R&B (CDs & Vinyl)
- #105,971 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2012
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2012
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I do not watch American Idol, but I do remember flipping the channels and vaguely remember them referring to "Big Mike". This is a really smooth listening CD, Michael reminds me and sounds like ole' classic R&B, he has his own unique sound and he wrote all the songs....every song is worth listening to....I hope more people buy this cd, I just happened to "stumble" across the CD while searching for other music on Amazon.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013
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If you remember Michael Lynche from American Idol (Big Mike) then you remember how great his voice is. I heard his first single "Who's Gonna Love You More on satellite radio and instantly loved it. And the nice thing about his cd is that there's not just the one song that you like and nothing else to listen to. The whole cd is good and worth listening to.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013
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Incredible CD! Every song on the CD is terrific..my favorite is
Woman's Work...it gives me chills everytime I hear it..,.,and I replay it over and over. He has every bit as much talent as any of the big name recording artists. I wish the stations would play his songs. I would love to see him on tour again!!! (Besides the Idol tour) Buy this CD; it is great!
Woman's Work...it gives me chills everytime I hear it..,.,and I replay it over and over. He has every bit as much talent as any of the big name recording artists. I wish the stations would play his songs. I would love to see him on tour again!!! (Besides the Idol tour) Buy this CD; it is great!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2013
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He really could've won on his season of American Idol. He's amazing. CD is great and he shines on every song. If we can't have Luther, we can have Michael.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2015
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Absolutely love this guy, his music is FAN ~ tasssssssss ~ tic!!!!!
What a great album, the music is absolutely wonderful and Great to enjoy over and over, I Recommend this music from one of the Greatest Artists to Everyone !!!!
What a great album, the music is absolutely wonderful and Great to enjoy over and over, I Recommend this music from one of the Greatest Artists to Everyone !!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2013
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So love this album its not a lot of times I love the album from the time I put it off to it plays the last track on repeat since I got it
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2014
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『American Idol』のファイナリスト,颯爽とデビュー
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『American Idol』のシーズン9でファイナルまで残った男性シンガーのデビュー作。
何といっても艶のある歌声が素晴らしいですね。ルックスを見ると,Tankのように野太く雄々しいヴォーカルを想像しますが,高音域もウラ声でしなやかに歌い上げ,実に艶っぽいです。
ミステリアスでブルージーな「Crazy Gina」では,渋い低音でニヒルに迫り,女性コーラスを従えると,サビではウラ声でしなやかにシャウト。最近にしては珍しいビターな一曲。一転して「Intoxicated」では,70年代ソウルを思わせる穏やかでハッピーなバラード。骨太な声でひたむきに歌い上げています。さらにメロウな「Who's Gonna Love You More」では,優雅で流麗なピアノをバックに包み込むように優しく囁きます。
個人的には,「Speechless」に魅かれました。流麗なピアノをループさせたオーセンティックながら美しいバラードで,ひたむきなヴォーカルが感傷的なメロディーと相まって胸に染みます。アコースティック・ギターとピアノによる「Fragile」もいいですね。触れるだけで壊れてしまいそうなぐらい繊細なメロディーを優しく歌い上げているっていうんでしょうか。艶のあるウラ声でしなやかに歌っています。アコースティック・ギターをバックに一言,一言噛みしめるように歌われる「This Woman's Work」も味わい深いバラード。
「Sex」は,タイトルとは裏腹に,土の香りがしそうなほど温もりのあるブルース・バラード。終盤は,ソウル色が薄まってしまうのが残念ですが,そこは次回作に期待したいと思います。
セツナ系やエレクトロ一辺倒だったR&Bシーンも,再び本物志向に戻っているのでしょうか。Ryan ShawやThe Revelations feat. Tre Williamsの新作などと並んで,古き良きソウル・マナーを感じさせるアルバムです。
何といっても艶のある歌声が素晴らしいですね。ルックスを見ると,Tankのように野太く雄々しいヴォーカルを想像しますが,高音域もウラ声でしなやかに歌い上げ,実に艶っぽいです。
ミステリアスでブルージーな「Crazy Gina」では,渋い低音でニヒルに迫り,女性コーラスを従えると,サビではウラ声でしなやかにシャウト。最近にしては珍しいビターな一曲。一転して「Intoxicated」では,70年代ソウルを思わせる穏やかでハッピーなバラード。骨太な声でひたむきに歌い上げています。さらにメロウな「Who's Gonna Love You More」では,優雅で流麗なピアノをバックに包み込むように優しく囁きます。
個人的には,「Speechless」に魅かれました。流麗なピアノをループさせたオーセンティックながら美しいバラードで,ひたむきなヴォーカルが感傷的なメロディーと相まって胸に染みます。アコースティック・ギターとピアノによる「Fragile」もいいですね。触れるだけで壊れてしまいそうなぐらい繊細なメロディーを優しく歌い上げているっていうんでしょうか。艶のあるウラ声でしなやかに歌っています。アコースティック・ギターをバックに一言,一言噛みしめるように歌われる「This Woman's Work」も味わい深いバラード。
「Sex」は,タイトルとは裏腹に,土の香りがしそうなほど温もりのあるブルース・バラード。終盤は,ソウル色が薄まってしまうのが残念ですが,そこは次回作に期待したいと思います。
セツナ系やエレクトロ一辺倒だったR&Bシーンも,再び本物志向に戻っているのでしょうか。Ryan ShawやThe Revelations feat. Tre Williamsの新作などと並んで,古き良きソウル・マナーを感じさせるアルバムです。
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