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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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