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Robin Thicke
Something Else
Review By Joe Walker
"Out with the old, in with the new/Walk away from what all those men did to you," sings Robin Thicke on "Ms. Harmony," one of several songs made for the tenderhearted here on his third LP. Thicke's voice is smooth as Werther's Original candies and his words are often as sweet. Only on this album, he didn't use the finest of ingredients. An outstanding songwriter, Thicke tends to fill most tunes here with adlibs instead of complete verses. On "You're My Baby" and "Shadow of Doubt," two of the album's jazziest offerings, Thicke ooohs and awwws, muttering sound effects to the rhythms. Trust me though, it's not as bland as it sounds. While this album employees a retro, doo-wop style, most of it is feel-good music.
Some refer to this style of music as classic blue-eyed soul, but that sells Thicke short. It's simply soul music, and his “eyes” have nothing to do with it (I don't think they're even blue). Thicke is consistently respectful of women in his lyrics, promoting falling in love and togetherness. I suggest you walk away from the crunk-laden club music you're used to because Robin Thicke offers something new.
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