Exclusive Reviews

• The Best Of Various Styles

  
  By A3SV72ZAHH2IDH on 2007-11-06
  Chris Brown was only 16 when he debuted with his self titled album in 2005. Young, handsome, good singer excellent dancer Brown was able to able attract interest from alot of people. The Scott Sorch produced song "Run It" debuted at the top the billboard charts and stayed there for several weeks. Songs like "Yo (Excude me Miss)", "Say Goodbye" and "Gimme That" also became big hits and Brown was an overnight sensation. While the album wasn't bad it was far from amazing either with some standouts and plenty of forgettable cuts. I felt like alot of the songs of that album was sounding very simular, On purpose to attract a young audience and to stay updated for how the music on the radio was sounding in 2005. Some people would even say that Chris Brown was trying to emulate his idol Michael Jackson too much, relying on choreopgraphy in videos instead of winning fans with his voice. But Brown was still young and it's hard to blame him, All I can say is that he got huge potential and I hope he can use it in the best of ways and make an even better sophmore effort. 2 years later the album "Exclusive" is finally set for a release after some delays. Can Brown do like the likes his fellow R&B singers Marques Houston, Ne-Yo, Bobby Valentino that all made great albums this year or will he be one of those that just get overshadowed but the tough competition?
  
  After hearing the first new single from the new album, "Wall To Wall" (From Sean Garrett) I had my doubts. The song was big and bouncy but it lacked good hook and the production left alot to be desired. It felt like it needed a more powerful production instead of holding back and each time I watched the video I just looked at the choreopgraphy and completely ignored the music. The song only reached a modest 79# place on the charts so I guess I wasn't the only one who didn't like it. Second single was "Kiss Kiss" produced by T-Pain and while I didn't like it at first it grew on me and slowly the song found it's way to the top of the charts, becoming Brown second chart topper. The song which also feature "hot for the moment" T-Pain is very simple radio-pop song with a repetitive hook that find it's way into your brain but as fun as it is righ now you are gonna wish you never heard it in a few months.
  
  But after listening through this album it gets pretty clear that it got something for everyone, combining the best styles of 2007. The best song for me is the opener "Throwed" from the versatile Bryan Michael Cox. A fast singing Brown in an irressistable uptempo with really nice hook. The lyrics here are more daring then before, but he's afterall 18. Next up is a classic slowjam "Take You Down" from the Underdogs featuring some nice guitar licks. Sound alot like the early 90's but it's really good aswell. It couldn't get better when the Norwegians Stargate's song "With You" arrives. They produced most of Ne-Yo's songs, Beyonce's "Irreplacable" and Rihanna's new song "Hate That I Lobe You". This song follows the same as a rock-pop ballad and it's equally good. "Picture Perfect" was produced by Will.i.am from Black Eyes Peas and it does show. It sounds alot like some songs from his recent album with plenty of synthesizers and exotic drums, it's also about girls. Will guest raps, but this song in particular isn't that good. Big Boi also raps on Dre & Vidal's "Hold Up". It sounds alot like R. Kelly but ironically it's better then most things from his last album. "You" a romantic midtempo was produced by The Dream who's very in-demand right now with his hits "Umbrella" and "Bed". Just like on them they will be repeating the hook plenty of times "bed, bed bed" or here "you, you, you". Great song. A ballad called "Damage" from the Runners is passable but not too memorable.
  
  The Underdogs comes back with an uptempo called "Help Me", while they're mostly famous for ballads this one is a hit warning and sounds alot like the music from Brown's debut album. Tank/Underdogs produces the next song, another ballad "I Wanna Be", it's ok. Jazze Pha who's mostly a Hip Hop producer introduces the next song "Gimme Whatcha Got" in normal manner "Ladies and Gentleman..." then we have a short rap from Lil Wayne (who else?), the song is a midtempo simular to music from his last album. Swizz Beatz is next on "I'll Call Ya", the amazing thing with this song is that it isn't a bouncy uptempo with special effects but a slowtempo/ballad. One of the highlights is Underdogs midtempo "Lottery", it's the perfect hit-single with a killer hook and a somewhat Timbaland sound. A trademark Scott Stoch production called "Nice" made for the clubs feature The Game. Not bad at all. Kanye West is the last producer to appear with "Down". It used some really nice guitar riffs throughout the song and is more rock-pop then soul. The song is alright but if Mr West would rap less it would be for the better. This song closes the album with 16 songs.
  
  Overall, "Exclusive" isn't just better then then Brown's debut album it's one of the best R&B/Pop albums of 2007 and it's fullpacked with great and diverse songs made for everyone. It feature the songs from most in-demand superproducers in R&b/Pop that set the tone for music in 2007. We got the radio-pop song with T-Pain, bouncy club songs from Storch, contemporary R&B from Cox & the Underdogs, crazy 80's retro from Will.i.am, slowjamz from The-Dream, Rock-Pop from Stargate and a collaboration with in-demand rapper/producer Kanye West. What else can you ask for?. "Exlusive" may not follow a scheme and is very diverse but for once it feels just great to have so many diffrent songs for diffrent occasions. When this year comes to and end, I'll just lay back and listen to this album and remember how music sounded in 2007. Check it out!.
  
  
  

• Steppin his game up

  
  By A1U11PS71ML0YJ on 2007-11-09
  With "Exclusive" C-Breezy came back with a venegance this time around. Being Executive Producer on the cd and having co-writing credits on the following songs:
  
  Throwed
  Kiss Kiss feat T-Pain (getting massive airplay)
  Take You Down (another fav)
  Picture Perfect feat. will.i.am
  Damage (one of many songs i love on the cd)
  Gimme Whatcha Got feat. Lil Wayne (feeling this one as well)
  
  He's coming along steadly as a writer and performer. He's already got the dancing down pat and is working on other areas at bettering himself. "Exclusive" is just a step forward for one of music's up and coming artists. This one is going to be a smash and i see at least 4 or 5 singles coming from this album after "Kiss, Kiss".
  
  It's diverse and uses many different styles to incorporate a sound that while similar to some is still very unique to Chris Brown..i love listening to music and especially when its as good as "Exclusive". It's all the more worthwhile.
  
  Here are some songs worthy of your attention:
  
  "Throwed"
  "Kiss Kiss" feat T-Pain
  "Take You Down"
  "With You"
  "Hold Up" feat. Big Boi
  "You"
  "Damage"
  "Help Me"
  "Gimme Whatcha Got" feat Lil Wayne
  "I Wanna Be"
  
  Honorable mention songs:
  "Wall to Wall"
  "I'll Call Ya"
  "Lottery"
  "Nice" feat Game
  "Picture Perfect" feat will.i.am
  
  Yes it is all that and then some...worthy of your attention and purchase as well.
  
  Enjoy 2007 just got a little more exciting!!
  
  
  

• W.A.C.K

  
  By A2W20YZ8O2JGGU on 2007-11-06
  what happened to good music? The whole genre of r&b is shot str8t to you know where.
  
  

• Chris is back and better then ever!

  
  By A3RVAQEED1C1DG on 2007-11-06
  I had my doubt about Chris Brown new CD because his first album was a little bit on the Tinny-Boppy side of things. But I was quite shock to find his new album to be quite enjoyable and a little bit more grown up, you should give the CD a try.
  
  

• No sophmore slump for the Virgina R&B prince.

  
  By A3PCTD8QM1BIXI on 2007-11-13
  When Chris Brown first appeared on the scene I initally wrote him off until I heard his killer slow jams Yo Excuse Me Miss AND Poppin. With his second album Chris Brown is easily turning into the 21st century Usher and just as Usher's sophmore album My Way showed growth vocally, Exclusive does the same for Chris. Unless your living under you've heard the two lead singles Wall To Wall and Kiss Kiss. While Wall To Wall was met with luke reviews, Kiss Kiss turned out to be huge thanks to assistance from the over rated T-Pain. Since I'm partial to slow jams, Chris doesn't disapoint with the sensual Take U Down produced by The Underdogs. Take U Down kinda reminds me of Bobby Brown's Roni and Usher's Nice & Slow and can I almost guartnee it'll be a concert song where Chris will pick a young lady from the auidence to sernade. My favorite song on the CD though would have to be "You" produced and written by The-Dream who also gave us Rihanna's "Umbrella" and J. Holiday's "Bed". All in all a fine album and I can't wait to see Mr. Brown on tour.
  
  
  
• No track exceeds "average"
  By AJK5WHV1GW941 on 2007-12-31
  Usually when I listen to an album in its entirety, one or two songs outshine the rest of the album. Such is not the case with Virginia native Chris Brown's sophomore album, "Exclusive." Rather, all of these tracks are on the same page when speaking of which tracks are best. After the last song went off, all I could hear was all of the tracks combined. Nothing on this album shined; it was all average, typical rhythm and blues, and that's not good. There should have been a least one great song here. If I were forced to choose the best song, though, it would be the second released single, and the album's most successful song, "Kiss Kiss." Worth mentioning are the guest appearances by the rappers. Big Boi, Kanye West, Lil' Wayne and the Game are all featured here and they do a great job.
  
  Chris Brown isn't an original artist. Much of the production sounded like beats I have heard before. Examples, you say? Well, "With You" (along with Rihanna's track, "Good Girl Gone Bad") sound like Beyonce's smash, "Irreplaceable." That song was so successful, and played millions of times, so why producers choose to continue to ape its production is very much beyond me. Further, "Take You Down" and "You" both sound like they were produced by Prince. "You" also reminds you of Elton John's hit, "Benny and the Jets." The lyrics on this album, well, let's just say they conform to the audience they were meant for, teenagers. They weren't impressive at all. Lines such as "You're like 28s on a Hummer, you're the number one stunner", "Look at the damage I've caused you, I know I broke your heart" and "Put me on your screensaver, all over your Myspace" further my point.
  
  His talent as a singer is pretty good, but he does not have the best voice control. He needs to learn his vocal limit. When he does that, he'll be a better vocalist. He has good harmony and is blessed with a nice voice, but he did come into the industry of music very young, so it's only fair to allow him some time to capitalize his talent. His dancing is very impressive, and he's very handsome.
  
  I recommend this album to teenagers and younger. They will definitely get more from this album than young adults and the older crowd. 3 stars, nothing more, nothing less.
  
  Mikeisha's Top 5
  
  1. "Kiss Kiss"
  2. "Take You Down"
  3. "Nice"
  4. "You"
  5. "Wall to Wall"
  
  
  
• One of 2007 best Albums, haters get another job.
  By AOY4LF087PF9A on 2007-11-06
  About 10 songs were 5 out of 5 and the other 6 was 4.5 out of 5. He came close to a new classic, but with his own style mix with old school r&b templetes, makes it easy for some to take it as a classic. And the scary part is that he is only 18... do da math!!!
  
  
• Chris Brown- Exclusive
  By A17814AD8EWTN4 on 2007-11-08
  Wow Breezy took my breath away with this album. Exclusive is the definition of what a complete R&B album in 2007 should be. And the reason this is such an amazing album is because it was made by a eighteen year old! An 18 year old Chris Breezy is making better music than a almost 40 year old R. Kelly. I have a strong feel that when Chris' career is over with which wont be for a very long time, we will look back and this will be considered his best album. Just like his comparison Michael Jackson, his second album was his best as well. This album is just so well rounded it blows my mind that a teenager made such a complete album that anyone can listen to and like. I mean he brought in ALL big name and very successful producers such as B. Cox, the trendy will.i.am, single makers Stargate, club banger Scott Storch, and the best of all the Underdogs who in my opinion were the best on this album. Every song of theirs on this album was a standout. My favorite being the heartfelt ballad "I Wanna Be" which every guy can relate to, the typical i wanna be your man but she only wants me to be her friend song, but done perfectly. And then another huge surprise was the song "Take U Down" which is a grade A baby maker done by a 18 year old, again produced by the Underdogs. Then there is the sure to be club smash "Help Me"... let me be the first to tell you this beat will really make you wanna dance and you will be playing this song over and over and over again to hear this beat, again produced by the Underdogs but this song was a little out of their boundaries but the still nailed it showing how versatile they truly are. Another standout in my mind though is the feel good track "Down" which is actually a bonus cut but i dont understand why, but this track was produced by none other than Kanye West. I am sure this will be a fan favorite because this is a track that every one will like. I mean Chris has it all going for him, a stellar voice, even better danceing skills, and writing game that is improving by the minute. He is the complete package and he will surely be around for a while, and this album helped lock his spot in R&B royalty. Compared to his last album, he has matured so much, and another thing i love about this album is that notice how everyone is waiting on Usher to drop his new album? If u listen to this album, it sounds like an album Usher would have done a couple years back only better. I consider this to be the Confessions of 2007. So trust me its worth buying, ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!
  
  
  Grade:
  A
  
  
• EH
  By A2WRGVCVMMZJY on 2007-11-17
  This CD was okay at best, I mean aside from Kiss Kiss, do not expect much!
  Many of these songs were a mature step up that Chris's voice could not accomodate for: (Take You Down),(Damage), It was kind of hard to take it seriously!! The cameo appearances did little at best for this CD. I think a little more preparation should have been taken before this Exclusive was released!!!
  
  
• Get at Kiss Kiss, Wall to Wall, With You & Down and Take You Down....
  By AMP7TQRWAIE84 on 2007-12-17
  Legally or illegally, I don't care at all. Just get them: Through ITunes or Limewire, Morpheus, Bearshare, IMesh, Soulseek or Ares. Doesn't matter.
  
  He's got talent, especially in the dance category but this album is lacking, lacking, lacking and lackluster.
  
  I thought I wanted to buy this but after hearing about 7 or so of the tracks here, I am sorely disappointed!
  
  With You is by far the best song here. It's a very cute/cool midtempo about young love and it surpasses Young Love on his first album.
  
  Down, Kiss Kiss and Wall to Wall aren't as good but are still pretty solid. NOTHING else here stands out. No joke...I'm just glad he's writing like an artist would. Big ups, Chris. Let's hope for an even better album in early 2009, hopefully.
  
  Cover Art: A-
  Inside Art: B
  Songwriting: C-
  Vocals: C-
  Vocal Emotion: C-
  Production: B
  Length: B-
  
  2.5 stars.
  
  Overall: D
  
  
• (3.5 Stars) Still Growing
  By A27RIWPJMP3XYD on 2008-01-19
  Chris Brown is on a roll as of late. The rising superstar turned 18-years-old earlier this year, made his debut in the movie Stomp The Yard as well as the recently released film This Christmas, and he's just released his highly-anticipated sophomore album Exclusive for his growing number of fans. And even though the road to superstardom seems to be well-paved, there are a few potholes on Exclusive that keep him from riding into the sunset. "Throwed" talks about going overboard with loving someone, while "Kiss Kiss" is a lighthearted feel-good song that seems to serve as the bridge between his eponymous debut CD and this new project. Chris gives a taste of his newfound grown-up status on "Take You Down" that goes above and beyond a few sexual innuendos. "With You" is a endearing groove that sounds just like Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" (both songs were produced by the Norwegian powerhouse production team Stargate). "Picture Perfect" is anything but with its suspect production from Will.I.Am who also gives a lackluster rap performance to boot. "Hold Up" is all over the place with it's production from Cool & Dre, coupled with an impractical use of Big Boi's feature on an already innocuous track. He goes for a simple approach with the elementary "You," a track that he could market to his teen fan base that certainly still exists since this is only his second album. "Damage" follows this same formula, and "Wall To Wall" was crafted to appeal to the younger crowd, much like it's counterpart "Kiss Kiss". "Help Me" is a decent mid-tempo dance cut, while "I Wanna Be" is a great slow cut penned by consummate songwriter Tank. A uncomplicated yet respectable rap from Lil Wayne leads off the free-flowing, Jazze Pha-produced "Gimme Whatcha Got." Swizz Beatz provides an innovative groove for the otherwise self-explanatory affirmation on "I'll Call Ya." The album closes with the dismal track "Lottery," the passable cut "Nice" featuring The Game, and the humdrum of "Down" featuring Kanye West. Even though Exclusive could have been better, it certainly isn't an album that will set him back. Like Usher, Marques Houston, and other former underage singers, Chris Brown has some years to grow into a respectable force in contemporary R&B.
  
  
  
• Chris Breezy is back!
  By A8BFDCAA0CPHU on 2007-11-09
  Chris brown is back with his follow up to His debut album I have to say the album is hot! But from listening to this album I can tell he is going to be around for a long time. I like a lot of the songs on the album but my one and only favorite song is (I Wanna Be) it's one of those songs when a friend want's to become more than a friend and I can relate to that song. But fyi it is a great album to cop it won't be a waste at all. But I can mention a few cd's I wish I didn't waste my money on but Chris Brown's Exclusive isn't one of them it's sure to satisfy!
  
  
• It's an Alright Follow-Up!
  By AX9SMV65NOIJF on 2007-11-14
  So does Chris suffer the sophomore jinx? He actually doesn't but does this album outshine his first? NO it doesn't.
  
  I'm a grown individual that doesn't mind listening to young kids take a stab at the music industry so as a grown adult I won't say this is an album that I'm truly in love with but I can say that any 14-18 year old will find themselves loving this album as Chris caters to that crowd.
  
  On this album I think that Chris has not really matured too much. In actuality I think his voice was stronger before than it is now. He makes an excellent attempt at ballads such as take you down and damage on this album. With You is a cute track if you really liked Beyonce's Irreplaceable as this track sounds exactly like that track.
  
  Tracks that guest starred hip hop artists weren't as standout as I thought they would be. Surprisingly the song that I think was the best song with a hip hop artist featured is "Picture Perfect" featuring WILL.I.am. Big Boi and Lil Wayne didn't do anything special on the songs they were featured on. And overall there were just a bit too much guest spots.
  
  Overall, the album is worth the buy, but don't expect it to be better than the first album which I must say was really well put together.
  
  
  
• More "Kissing" Music from America's Newly Grown-up R&B Hearthrob
  By A1QEWOSV05RYEO on 2008-01-09
  Chris Brown's sophomore album, Exclusive, was certainly one of R&B's most anticipated albums of 2007. The smart, "pretty boy" has been the most successful of the young R&B heartthrobs of filling the spot which Usher has left vacant since his four-year hiatus after his diamond selling Confessions. Omarion's O managed to go gold while his second, arguably stronger 21 bowed in the rainmaker position, but failed to surpass 500,000. Lloyd's first album failed to go gold, but his second, Street Love, turned out to be a gold success. Trey Songz has released two albums, 2005's Gotta Make It (debuted at #20 with 44,000 copies) and 2007's Trey Day (#11, 73,000), but both have failed to be commercial breakthroughs, aside from a couple of luke-warm singles. Brown has been fortunate to have two multi-platinum albums (Exclusive has already been certified platinum) and have numerous top-ten singles including #1s "Run It" featuring Juelz Santana and more recently #1 "Kiss, Kiss", featuring the ubiquitous "Nappy Boy" himself, T-Pain. Commercial success has been good to Brown, while critical success hasn't been bad either. Exclusive isn't the second coming by any means, but it is another solid, if sometimes unexceptional set of contemporary R&B tunes that are sure to have women of all ages, races, and backgrounds ready to swoon over him. Is it sexuality or mere talent that have propelled this now 18 year-old? He's got the talent, but as they say in the business, good looks can never hurt!
  
  "Throwed" opens Exclusive up strongly, but doesn't quite rival the success of Brown's debut banger, "Run It". That aside, the Neptunes reminiscent production work (this track was actually produced by State of Emergency and Bryan-Michael Cox if you can believe it!) is absolutely sick and the production supports Brown's cool demeanor and strong vocals. "Kiss Kiss" featuring the ubiquitous T-Pain is the first "official" single of EXCLUSIVE, following the leak of single "Wall To Wall", which performed with a surprising mediocrity at radio. It was a fine track, but "Kiss, Kiss" is the best track of the album, and it's no surprise the vocoder heavy T-Pain produced track quickly shot to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. On "Kiss, Kiss" specifically, you begin to hear growing maturity and even some deepening of Brown's tenor vocals. The mix makes his vocal performances themselves even stronger on Exclusive, even if some of Brown's material on Chris Brown itself was stronger.
  
  "Take You Down" features nice urban production not too dissimilar from Palow Da Don's production work on Ciara's "Promise" with the electro-sounding drum programming. It isn't quite a clear-cut hit, but a newly sexualized Brown pulls it off convincingly. "With You" features production from the ubiquitously popular production team Stargate (Ne-Yo's "So Sick", Beyonce's "Irreplaceable", Rihanna's "Hate That I Love You") and changes the electronic-centric aspects of EXCLUSIVE for one with acoustic guitars and strings. It feels the slightest bit out of place honestly after the synth-driven nature of the first three tracks, but Brown again sounds very strong vocally and it is a solid track that makes for a strong official second single (think Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" for the overall sound of this track). "Picture Perfect" brings in the creative genius of Black-eyed Peas brainchild will.i.am for a rather interesting, minimalist track. If nothing else, the drum-groove and the hook are both infectious, typical of will.i.am tracks. Hit? No - but definitely a fun, if not exhilarating listen. "Hold Up" features Big Boi and proves to be another "joint" for the club. Big Boi verses aren't quite up to par with his best verses, but it is OK. The hook is catchy, though not as catchy as say "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" or "Say Goodbye" from his debut. "You" is another production standout, though it is nothing more than a solid track where the song itself is concerned -
  that tends to be the sole problem of Exclusive; The voice and the talent are both there, but the songwriting doesn't always do much for Brown.
  
  "Damage" is forgettable while "Wall To Wall" was incredibly underrated for whatever reason. It is a strong track and showcases more mature vocals from Brown. Maybe even more noticeable to the "tweens" of the world is he says "damn" here (Gasp!). "Help Me" is another strong club-track, but not quite as strong as "Wall To Wall" or "Kiss, Kiss". "I Wanna Be" is strong ballad, not incredibly far removed from former track "Take You Down". Vocally, Brown sounds among the best he has sounded the entire album. "Give Me Whatcha Got" features a slightly disappointing performance from Lil' Wayne ("Gimme That" was much sounder). Brown sounds fine, but "Give Me Whatcha Got" just may have crossed the line of a having a few too many club tracks. The last couple of tracks are basically "take `em" or "leave `em" in my opinion. Had the album ended after "I Wanna Be" it would've been fine in my opinion. Even the guest spots from Game & Kanye West are a bit of let downs.
  
  There is nothing monumental on Exclusive in my opinion. What it does do is that it shows that Brown can sing anything. His vocals surpass the material more often than not here, hence making Exclusive a second triumph for him. Though, if he didn't sing a note in tune, I think the ladies still would've bought Exclusive. 3 ½ stars in my eyes.
  
  
  
• Excellent Music
  By A2G2DVM8N2MCVJ on 2008-03-13
  This past Christmas I purchased this CD for my 15 year old little sister. Prior to my purchase I listened to the CD to see why she was so in love with Chris Brown. Beside the fact that she finds him very attractive, his music is so awesome (the entire CD). I would reccommend it any day to teenagers. Just great music and a change from the craziness that song writers call music.
  
  Way to go Chris I am looking forward to more awesome tunes from you in the future. Be blessed!
  
  
• Disappointed
  By A31KHFEVG5YI36 on 2007-11-06
  I love Chris but i thought this album would be so much more. it sounds like everybody else's. Maybe i expected too much but his first album was way better but this is a good nonetheless...just not better than his first
  
  
• Ok better than expected
  By A1XO1XH0YIRLBL on 2007-11-07
  having not liked his frist album at all i was quite shocked to find that i really enjoyed this album it was very good i bought because i liked the two songs that he had released as singles and was pleasently suprised to find that i really enjoyed it. it really has a grown and sexy feeling to it, it just shows that chris has really grown up in the past few years and is coming into his own style. now i'm not saying that it is really awesome or anything but for it coming from chris brown it really good!!!!!!
  
  
• it was okkkk...
  By A3PZZ6C8OEEIW4 on 2007-11-08
  his cd was ok..it wasnt like the 1st one..i thought this one was going to bow the 1st 1 away but it really didnt..i only liked like 3 songs and on the 1st 1 i like tha whole dang cd!!!! c brezzy noe he can do bett//but shiid i stills love him....its not worth spending ur money on it..ur could bootleg it!!!
  
  
• awesome cd!! ~he's very talented~
  By A1B621EA66Z8KV on 2007-11-13
  just got the cd, more club hits with this one than the 1st album...also a lot of nice pics. wall to wall, damage, picture perfect, take you down are some of my faves...so if you like chris brown or like club dance songs, this is the album to get~
  
  
• Every Single Time It Gets Better
  By A2C5VLIJMDPWHI on 2007-11-12
  When I first heard this CD, there weren't really any standout tracks for me. I enjoyed "Wall to Wall" and "Kiss Kiss" more for the beats and the singalong hook, but I wasn't really blasting anything. I did the same thing with Brown's first CD, and then this weekend I heard it in the state of mind of some of the songs and loved every minute of it. I'm feeling "Damage" and "I Wanna Be" so hardcore that they are on constant repeat. "Damage" is one of those songs that you listen to and reflect on either your mistakes or another person you cared for in a relationship, and "I Wanna Be" is that song that makes the ladies get giddy from that special someone you want more from. That's an automatic song that makes that one dude (or lady) pop into your mind. A lot of the songs that I passed up when initially listening to them are now pretty cool to me. There's this vulnerability, soul, and anxious attitude in his music that I adore, and the volume slowly goes up. Brown did it big on his sophomore album, and I'm really proud of him. It's cool to watch him grow as an artist, with his voice, and maturity level. I'm enjoying the progress of his skill and performance level; it always gets better, and I'm tapping my fingers waiting on the third one. Keep 'em coming, Chris!
  
  
• wayyy much better than the last one
  By A3C8SSNOO3WNW8 on 2007-11-20
  chris did a better job with this album, there isn't much to say about this one except it has tight beats and much of the lyrics are a lil too grown. yea you aint slick chris lol. but yea dis is one of da hottest releases dis year. favorite tracks:
  
  throwed
  kiss kiss
  take you down
  with you
  picture perfect
  hold up
  damage
  help me
  lottery
  get at ya
  mama
  
  
• i love this cd!
  By A231FCCEWIWVQX on 2007-11-23
  i have always been a fan of chris brown's music, but this is my favorite cd. i have listened to it both in my car and on my ipod about 50 times, and i havent got tired of it at all!
  
  
• Not Bad, Could Had Been Better
  By A233UR4B7OT4RR on 2007-12-19
  Chris Brown has the talent to become one of the best artists of his generation. But I feel like this album took a major step back to what his first album represented. It was overall an up and down album in my opinion, and rushed. You be the judge though if you choose to purchase.
  
  Favorable songs for me were:
  -Take You Down
  -With You
  -Wall to Wall
  -I Wanna Be
  -Down
  -Kiss Kiss
  
  
• HASN'T LEFT MY CD PLAYER
  By A1DOT8J7SD1VX1 on 2007-12-28
  OMG! I love this cd. It has not left my CD player since I received it. I rarely listen to a CD from beginning to end but this and Chris' previous CD I am able to do that with. There are ballads to get you in the mood, dance music to get you ready for a party and so many other wonderful songs. I LOVE THIS CD!
  
  
• 2ND REVIEW NOT SO GOOD!
  By A3HHZAQ9U0S48N on 2007-11-07
  WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CD I WAS LIKE OK THIS IS NEW AND IM NOT USE TO THE NEW STUFF YET... THS HAPPENS TO BE MY 2ND REVIEW. I DELETED MY FIRST REVIEW AND HAD TO CHANGE IT FROM A 4 TO A 2!! IM SORRY TO SAY THAT I DONT LIKE EX TOO MUCH! I ONLY LIKE 1 SONG FROM THE WHOLE THING OTHER THAN THE HIT SINGLES... DONT GET ME WRONG I LOVE CHRIS HE IS THA MAN BUT THE PRODUCTION IS HORRIBLE!! CHRIS NEEDS TO GET W/ BETTER PRODUCERS! I DONT KNOW WHO THE PRODUCERS WERE ON HIS FIRST BUT THEY WERE BANGIN!!! I STILL LOVE CHRIS AND I HOPE HIS 3RD WILL DO BETTER CAUSE HE CAN SING!!!! JUST WHEN YOU GET W/ A BAD PRODUCTION THA ARTIST SOUNDS BAD!!
  
  
• UGH!
  By A1U8OR138UP78H on 2008-03-29
  I'm mad at Chris for this one. More garbage right along w/ Danity Kane!! man...I swear...the only songs that sound like anything are the ones that have been overplayed on the radio--and I don't even like those!! See...he was spending too much dang on time making duets w/ Rhianna and Jordin...this CD really isn't good, no depth, no cute little tracks---back to the recording studio he goes.
  
  
• Newcomer
  By A1IIH3850PH1MJ on 2008-07-14
  Great cd by Chris Brown, brings better sound to this cd from his last one. Plenty of club hits, some slow sounds and overall great music. The exclusive is worth gettin if you dont have the original cd. Keep a look out on him.
  
  
• Good Cd
  By A3KBHSSLEKR3EU on 2008-07-26
  I do not like R&B that well that I would buy a whole CD but I wanted to take a chance with this Cd and it was well worth it. All the songs are great. Do want I did go ahead and buy the Cd. Buy it is well worth it I promise you you would love the Cd
  
  
• A really nice CD, but Cassidy B.A.R.S.: The Barry Adrian Reese Story is being slept on.
  By A2NA122E1QYN5S on 2007-11-07
  A really nice CD, but Cassidy B.A.R.S.: The Barry Adrian Reese Story is being slept on.
  Cassidy finally makes the cd we all knew he could make. Been waiting this cd from him after his first two way too commericalized cds.
  My Drink N' My 2 Step (feat. Swizz Beatz) and Innocent Man make this CD well worth BUYING!!!!!!!!!!
  
  
• Exclusive - A grown up CHris somewhat
  By A1JRHL29A1ABOT on 2007-11-10
  I like this album. He is ready to take his place alongside Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, and Usher. The songs show how far he has come in 2 years since his debut. He co-wrote several album tracks. This album has been certified Platinum.
  
  

• As I Am
• Just Like You
• Growing Pains
• Back of My Lac
• Jordin Sparks