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Title: Janelle Monáe- The ArchAndroid ALBUM REVIEW
Added: Jun 22, 2010
Author: theneedledrop
Duration: 8:6
Description:
Listen: http://bit.ly/dtBhaM / http://bit.ly/cyafGJAriel Pink w/Added Pizazz: http://theneedledrop.com/?p=148On her full-length debut, Janelle Monae doesn't just hit out of the park. She goes all Dragon Ball Z and wallops it with the force of a thousand super saiyans. All animae references aside, this thing is great for dozens of reasons: immediate, conceptual, varied, and engaging. There's not a moment where I felt underwhelmed. The most out-of-place track has to be the Of Montreal collaboration on "Make the Bus," which isn't doing too much for me. Outside of that, I can't really say anything bad about this album. It's a revival of jazz, funk, and motown fundamentals with a contemporary kick. 8/10http://theneedledrop.comhttp://bit.ly/TNDSupporthttp://bit.ly/TNDTwitterhttp://bit.ly/TNDFacebookhttp://bit.ly/TNDPodcastFAV TRACKS: DANCE OR DIE, LOCKED INSIDE, OH, MAKER, COME ALIVE, NEON VALLEY STREET
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Youtube Comments: 229
cj10109 Says:
Aug 4, 2011 - Thanks man. I think you were spot on abt the arch. Its definitely an excellent ride! And she is awesome.
aky19832001 Says:
Aug 9, 2011 - Shes got talent, she can sing on some levels, and she can dance. The real question is can she maintain the character she created for her self. Musical talent alone will not sell her. Personally I love her music, shes just not marketable yet.
tolutokoya Says:
Aug 17, 2011 - Got The Whole Album....you really dont know when a song begins or ends its a good album
sblove99 Says:
Sep 8, 2011 - This was the best R&B record of 2010.... She deserves more attention, but then you can't sell music that engages the mind as quickly as music that only appeals to your lower nature.
ariel12955 Says:
Sep 10, 2011 - "She goes all Dragon Ball Z and wallops it with the force of a thousand super saiyans." LOL that made my fucking day awesome DBZ reference.
marqik Says:
Oct 4, 2011 - HANDS DOWN A 10!
MazterChief1992 Says:
Oct 9, 2011 - 5:07 "... which is full of Jazzy improvisation and 007 orchestration"IT RHYMES!!!
MysticDiamond Says:
Oct 10, 2011 - Bababya(sp?) Is one of the bext tracks on the album. The layers is nuts!
whathefarmersaw Says:
Oct 20, 2011 - Her talent, songwriting, and artistic approach just kind of blows me away. If I could sum up this album in one word it would be Ambexcellence.
QUEHST Says:
Oct 31, 2011 - It's ambitious like you said, and it's so focussed and well-thought out. You can feel how everyone that was involved on this record really believed in what they were doing and everything on this album truly transcends and reaches into higher realms. Even when she talks about the record, there is something that travels to the listener and really moves them. This album isn't perfect, but it's intention is powerful and penetrating.
nikamarie Says:
Nov 17, 2011 - OMG!! I thought i was the only one that cause the Willy Wonka pure imagination. I also thought i could catch someting from the Secret Garden. This album is so magical! :)
Ayplus Says:
Nov 22, 2011 - Why isnt this on the lp's ahead of its time list. . this album was made in 2050
Ayplus Says:
Nov 23, 2011 - Has this guy ever given a 10? Just wondering
TheDabest93 Says:
Dec 3, 2011 - Absolutely one of the best albums EVA!
yup7861 Says:
Dec 7, 2011 - i can't take it, so many of these new pop groups have an annoying show tune aspect that just makes it unlistenable
crocz Says:
Dec 22, 2011 - The Wire - Pink Flag
babsjootsgene Says:
Jan 5, 2012 - I don't know how I'm just discovering this review now, but I loved it. One tiny thing, though, Janelle isn't on P.Didddy's record label. She has her own label, The Wondaland Arts Society. Diddy coproduced the album with her.
ImperviousMason Says:
Jan 9, 2012 - Oh snap. I didn't know you reviewed this.
Moog168 Says:
Jan 11, 2012 - Light 9? This album is one of the FEW albums of the '00's I can listen to straight through. This album deserves a DIME!
PearMagners Says:
Jan 16, 2012 - Love it bought this album for £5 and its one of the best albums from 2010
Daandude1 Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - I love this album. Every song has so much emotion behind it all and so much power that instead of embracing it, you get embraced by the album. It's right there in your face and it won't let go until the last track has passed. I understand your score, but personally I would give it an enthusiastic 9.
kbomber12 Says:
Mar 26, 2012 - being signed to bad boy is the major label kiss of death
graciegr4c3 Says:
Apr 14, 2012 - Yeah, Diddy's label is just the distributor.
koolmaaan Says:
May 17, 2012 - neon valley street is one of the best songs ever... one of the best solo's ever as well
keebmarketing Says:
Aug 1, 2011 - needle, thank you so much for doing a review on this artist and many more!great work man, you're an objective reviewer and i appreciate and respect that!