Originally posted by restless&wild: I haven't listened to any of the leaked tracks, but Battlefield is growing on me. I didn't like her live performance of it on Idol earlier in the year, but, she seems to be more comfortable performing it now, and she sounded great in the youtube video GH posted.
I'll probably pick up the cd, as I think she has a great voice, and I'm hoping she can do well with this crucial sophmore album.
Do you want me to post the link to the album for you? Or do you want to wait until you get the album?
Originally posted by restless&wild: I haven't listened to any of the leaked tracks, but Battlefield is growing on me. I didn't like her live performance of it on Idol earlier in the year, but, she seems to be more comfortable performing it now, and she sounded great in the youtube video GH posted.
I'll probably pick up the cd, as I think she has a great voice, and I'm hoping she can do well with this crucial sophmore album.
Do you want me to post the link to the album for you? Or do you want to wait until you get the album?
no, thanks anyways, I'll wait. I'll be picking it up next week, and everyone here has had nothing but good things to say about it, so it'll probably be worth my money. I wasn't thrilled with her first cd, I only liked a few tracks, but, the first Idol cd's aren't usually representative of themselves anyways. So I can't really judge her on that one.
Blender Magazine on Kelly Clarkson: " The Texas native has one of the great voices in pop music, a powerful and versatile instrument that’s steeped in the rhythm and blues and country music she grew up with in the South. If Mariah Carey’s five-octave voice is the equivalent of an expensively bred poodle, then Clarkson’s is a bloodhound: friendly, earthy, but fierce just the same."
Baltimore Examiner (concert review): "Her sultry voice is absolutely flawless. The tone and range floors you. When she belts out a note, it's precise yet powerful."
"Music is powerful, it's a drug that makes your inhibitions go away and leaves your vulnerabilities exposed" - KC
Originally posted by restless&wild: I haven't listened to any of the leaked tracks, but Battlefield is growing on me. I didn't like her live performance of it on Idol earlier in the year, but, she seems to be more comfortable performing it now, and she sounded great in the youtube video GH posted.
I'll probably pick up the cd, as I think she has a great voice, and I'm hoping she can do well with this crucial sophmore album.
Do you want me to post the link to the album for you? Or do you want to wait until you get the album?
no, thanks anyways, I'll wait. I'll be picking it up next week, and everyone here has had nothing but good things to say about it, so it'll probably be worth my money. I wasn't thrilled with her first cd, I only liked a few tracks, but, the first Idol cd's aren't usually representative of themselves anyways. So I can't really judge her on that one.
Well Jordin said herself that she recorded her debut album in 20 days. This time around she's had more time to record and actually have a hand in writing the songs.
Music Review Battlefield (2009) Jordin Sparks Buzz up!More -- Jordin Sparks Music Release6 Days Credits Release Date: Jul 21, 2009; Lead Performance: Jordin Sparks; Genre: Pop
--By Michael Slezak Michael Slezak
That the opening guitar line of ''Walking on Snow'' — the first track on Jordin Sparks' sophomore set — sounds like a close cousin of the riff that kicks off Kelly Clarkson's ''Since U Been Gone'' should come as no surprise. One couldn't blame Sparks, American Idol's sixth-season champ, for attempting to mirror the career trajectory of the original-flavor Idol: a decently received debut followed up by a pop masterpiece with multiplatinum sales.
Battlefield certainly delivers on the artistic end: It's packed with more hooks than a fisherman's tackle box, none better than on the gorgeous title track, which sports a soaring chorus. When Sparks hits that ''Better go and get your armor'' bridge, you can practically feel the wind whipping through your hair.
Second single ''S.O.S. (Let the Music Play),'' with its refrain copped from Shannon's 1983 dance classic, may not be thrillingly original, but resistance is futile when Sparks, showing heretofore unseen vocal dexterity, takes to the dance floor to ward off a vixen who's barking up the wrong boyfriend.
Battlefield actually contains enough potential hits to keep the singer in heavy rotation until well into Idol's 10th season: The music-box piano on ''No Parade'' breaks your heart even before she gets to the bruising chorus, while ''Watch You Go'' recasts her as a fickle R&B temptress. Sparks even co-penned four tracks, including ''Faith,'' the best AI anthem the show has never had. Kara DioGuardi, you've been warned. A–
Download This: Listen to the song No Parade on the artist’s MySpace
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I am shockced at how well the song, NO PARADE is being received by critics and Fans. Everyone LOVES that song. It takes more is also very strong and Walking on Snow is pop perfection.
I am shockced at how well the song, NO PARADE is being received by critics and Fans. Everyone LOVES that song. It takes more is also very strong and Walking on Snow is pop perfection.
I'm very impressed as well. I got through the whole album without skipping any tracks. It's pretty stellar. I've been listening to the CD all day.
I believe this is the highest Grade that Entertainment Weekly has given an Idol winners album. Better than Kelly Clarkson, David Cook, Carrie Underwood, etc.
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Originally posted by Fighting4Justice: Is the album out yet? Streaming? Did you download a torrent?
I want to see what all the fuss is a bout.
Yeah I downloaded the CD, its a .ZIP file. Torrent or whatever you call it..lol
I'll PM you a link F4J. I just got a find a working one for you now because I'm pretty sure the link I used a couple days ago has been taken down by now.
Originally posted by starbright: GET IT JORDIN!!! She is getting really good reviews. I love the album, I wish they would release walking on Snow next, it would be a SMASH!!!
Originally posted by Gucci: Is Jordin's album still coming out on July 21. I've seen zero promotion for it.
I guess most of her promotion is coming next week:
Jul 20 2009 Good Morning America Jul 21 2009 Live w/ Regis & Kelly Jul 21 2009 Entertainment Tonight Jul 21 2009 Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon Jul 22 2009 The Today Show Jul 24 2009 The Wendy Williams Show
Blender Magazine on Kelly Clarkson: " The Texas native has one of the great voices in pop music, a powerful and versatile instrument that’s steeped in the rhythm and blues and country music she grew up with in the South. If Mariah Carey’s five-octave voice is the equivalent of an expensively bred poodle, then Clarkson’s is a bloodhound: friendly, earthy, but fierce just the same."
Baltimore Examiner (concert review): "Her sultry voice is absolutely flawless. The tone and range floors you. When she belts out a note, it's precise yet powerful."
"Music is powerful, it's a drug that makes your inhibitions go away and leaves your vulnerabilities exposed" - KC
Originally posted by torontophenom: "Battlefield" moves up to #25 on the Hot 100 this week.
Yeah, the song was slowing in its rise a couple weeks ago, but its increases seem to be picking up again.
Grammy FYC: Kanye West, 808s & Heartbreak; Black Eyed Peas, The E.N.D.; John Legend, Evolver; Paolo Nutini, Sunny Side Up; David Guetta, One Love; Kelly Clarkson, "Already Gone"; Jordin Sparks, "Battlefield"; Kings Of Leon, "Use Somebody"; Maxwell, "Pretty Wings"
Originally posted by Gucci: Is Jordin's album still coming out on July 21. I've seen zero promotion for it.
Yeah, I just saw it's at #117 on Amazon.com. I doubt her first week sales can be that strong based on what little promotion the album has had at this point.
I'm just listening to it right now. It's not perfect, but it's MILES better than her debut.
Grammy FYC: Kanye West, 808s & Heartbreak; Black Eyed Peas, The E.N.D.; John Legend, Evolver; Paolo Nutini, Sunny Side Up; David Guetta, One Love; Kelly Clarkson, "Already Gone"; Jordin Sparks, "Battlefield"; Kings Of Leon, "Use Somebody"; Maxwell, "Pretty Wings"
