Ne-Yo's albums have progressed such that he, somehow, continues to outdo himself in ways that probably amaze even him. It's hard to call it, but this album might be just a little better than the last one in that, he doesn't feature a single artist. That's right, solely his album, he brings it at least as hard as an album that featured one of the best rappers of all time and one of the most up-and-coming R&B singers of this era. Now that's impressive. The weakest tracks, in my opinion, open the album. I'm just not a fan of that pop-electro-techno influenced stuff. Didn't like it when Lloyd did it and still don't like it on Ne-Yo's album. However, by the time you get to "Single", you got a jam right there. Ne-Yo knows just what the ladies want to hear with sentimental songs like "Mad", "Part of the List", and "Why Does She Stay", the latter of which probably jammed up just about every dude out there. He makes songs most can relate to with "Back to What You Know", "Lie to Me", and "Fade Into the Background". On the latter of these tracks, Ne-Yo seems to continue with his boundary issues-songs that I have noticed across his albums on which he seems to cross the line with an ex (see "It Just Ain't Right" and "Do You" among others). He even shouts out the independent ladies and explains how they are more attractive to most guys. This album is tight with the exception of the first two tracks.
9.5/10
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