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(P) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group
(C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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Notes & Personnel Info | | Personnel: Rihanna (vocals). | | Additional personnel: Jay-Z, Ne-Yo (rap vocals). | | The music of Barbados-born singer Rihanna--a breezy blend of hip-hop, commercial pop, and Caribbean flavors--made her a bona fide superstar before the age of 20. Given her immediate success, one had to wonder if Rihanna would be a flash in the pan, but her third album, 2007's GOOD GIRL GONE BAD, is a winner. Interestingly, Rihanna avoids the Caribbean tinge that made her breakthrough single "Pon the Replay" a massive hit, sticking instead to more straightforward dance-pop designed for the club and the singles charts. More interesting still, she pulls it off with assurance and skill. | | It doesn't hurt that heavyweight producers such as Timbaland (who contributes several tracks to GOOD GIRL) are on board, or that Rihanna is backed by the Def Jam empire. In fact, Def Jam president Jay-Z appears on the album's lead single, "Umbrella," an irresistible, stomping dance anthem that does exactly what a single should. Another highlight is "Shut Up and Drive," which works a powerful groove based around a sample of New Order's "Blue Monday." There are notably fewer ballads here than on Rihanna's sophomore effort, which is a welcome change, and makes the album more focused, energized, and danceable front to back. | | |
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Entertainment Weekly (p.p.79)
- "Rihanna's tangy tremolo is unmistakably reminiscent of early hip-hop-soul divas Monica and SWV's Coko....A thrilling throwback to more than a decade ago."Uncut (p.110)
- 4 stars out of 5 -- "[A] shiny, trans-atlantic blend of Europop vim, R&B grit and Caribbean bounce." Vibe (p.69)
- "[A]n adventurous reinvention....Rihanna's strength still lies in uptempo numbers..." |
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1 of 5 A big let-down Tuesday, May 29, 2007
A Listener from Atlanta, Ga
I find myself to be one of Rihanna's fans. I purchased her recent albums when they were released. This time, I decided I would try something new and download the album before I heard it. I must say that I was rather speechless when I heard her album. Rihanna is a beautiful girl and has a beautiful voice, but the whole little tyring something new is just not fitting for her. Some of the songs are decent, but must say that is about 3 out of the 12 songs. Don't get me wrong, the use of the electric guitar is something new, and I like it, but for the most part...nah....its just not doin u any justice :( I'm sorry Rihanna, I applaud you for trying something new, but this one just did not cut it for me. Hope to listen to something a little better from you next year :( Was this review helpful?  
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