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Reese Hollinsworth - LOVE? Album Review Reese Hollinsworth is probably known by everyone by now! I'm probably a little bit late, but I just needed to Review this Album, which went all the way to #1 , with several hit singles, including #1 Single "Love Me Back" featuring Edward Barát! Love? is the debut studio album by Vietnamese-American recording artist Reese Hollinsworth, which was released independently on December 8, 2014. After the huge success of the Album, Reese got signed by Kaleidoscope Records this year! But let's stop with the un-needed information, and start with the actual Album Review!
The Album opens up with the the first promotional single and later on the second single from the Album, called "Favourite Kind". The Uptempo song, with elements of Dance-Pop and Euro-Dance makes literally everyone dance on the floor. It's the perfect opening for an Album, making the audience think, what will follow up? It will make you dance, and that was probably the main goal. And, if you like some dirty lyrics, this will be probably one of your favorite songs! 8/10 The 2nd Track on the Album is called "The Death Of Me" and is an Electro-Pop song with some elements of R&B. The song is often seen as the continuation of the first Track, because of the lyrics, which has the 'same' theme. But the song adds some 'self-control losing' and 'Love' and 'Affection', which makes it a little bit dirtier than the first song. If you liked the first Song, you will like this one too. 7/103rd on the Album, called "Number One Girl" is one of the 'trickier' songs. I got a little bit confused, but i understood the song after the second time listening. It's basically about a boy. Reese tells to a girl, that he's going to be the boys number one 'girl'. I don't know what to think, the song is great, the production on point but why would call yourself a girl? But, at the end of the day, it's a good song. 8/10
The fourth Track on the Album called "Mine" is probably one of my favourites. Lyrically, it talks about one's longing and desperation for the affections of another, most present in the line 'I gotta make you mine'. The 'hypnotic' and 'smooth, steady' beat is on point. The R&B genre really suits Reese, which makes his voice really 'soulful' and beautiful on the record. 10/10 The fifth Track on the Album "Drunk" is the official lead single, going all the way to the Top 10. Reese pretty much sticks to his Sexual Lyrics, which you can hear here really loud. It's a pretty decent Song, I wouldn't use it as the lead single, but yeah. Decent. 6.5/10
The sixth song on the Album "Love Me Back" is Reese's most successful Single to date, going #1 with several Platinum certifications. The track features the guest vocal appearance of fellow recording artist Edward Barat. Musically, it's a synthpop and alternative R&B Track. Lyrically, it talks about a failing relationship from two perspectives: a female one, which entails being afraid that her hold on him is not strong enough and encouraging him to 'love me back'; and a male one, which entails being afraid of being heartbroken, as he has been through many romantic hardships. The song gives me the feels, so I can say it's next to 'Mine' also one of my favourites. 10/10 The seventh Track called "Numb" is the second official promotional single. The song is a mid-tempo piano ballad which incorporates sounds which resemble 'sonic bombs' during the chorus and 'crashing' drums. It's a pretty emotional song, which kind of gives me the 'Gospel' vibe, but a little bit popier. I like it, I kind of could see it as a Official Single, but yeah. It's good. 7.5/10
The eighth Song "Little Bit of My Heart" is a old-school inspired Song, which is also the third official promo single. The song is categorised in several Genres, which I don't really want to write. It's kind of inspired by the Jackson 5. I does give me the Jackson 5 vibe, so I really like it. I wouldn't call it my favourite, because It's not. The production makes me think that it's a 'happy' song but if you listen to the actual lyrics, it's not. 7/10
The ninth Track "NO, NO, NO, NO (Done Carin' 'Bout You)" is another old-school inspired song. It's an uptempop R&B/Hip Hop track, with some elements of Soul, which I adore. It's heavily inspired by Destiny's Child. It gives me a throwback to my Childhood, I was like 10 or something, so I love it. Great song, yet again, not really one of my favourites. It's decent. 7.5/10
The tenth song on the Album, called "Come To Me" is another old-school inspired 70s/80s R&B/Soul song with some elements of Funk. It makes me shake my ass, I love the production. I love Reese's Voice on this record, but again, I don't get why he's calling himself a Woman. Is he into drag? I'm not trying to be rude or something, and to be honest, who cares. The song is great, I makes me fucking shake and that's what I like the most. So, LOVE it! 8.5/10
Eleventh Track "LOVIN' IT (Not Looking for Love)" makes me think about the fourth song "Mine", which , as I said, is one of my favourites. So, this song has some elements of R&B but also Electro-Pop. So, the beginning is really R&Bish with some Soul but the Chorus get's really poppy and electroish. I really love the beat! 8/10
The 12th Track "Immortal" produced by mISTER_b is a huge Electro House song. I love the lyrics, which is calmer, not so sexual. So, yeah. I really like this one, the production is very good (as always) and yeah. I love Reese's vocals. Great song! 8/10
The last song on The Album "COME ALIVE" is a feature with My Own Violence, and another huge Electro-Pop song with some dance elements. And again, this song makes dance and just think about the moment i'm living currently. And the bass. Damn, it's literally breaking my head! I love it! I think, it's a perfect ending. 9/10There is a really good contrast of the songs, Reese showed his variety with his genres. I think, this man can pull off any Genre! It has some low points, but it sure starts off really good and ends really good, and which album hasn't a low point? You can't please everyone with every song. I mean, everyone has a different taste! So yeah, as I said, it's a HUGE Album! It's his DEBUT, and I think, that we can expect much more from mister Hollinsworth!
Highlights: Love Me Back, Mine, Come Alive Low Points: Drunk Overall Rating: 8.5/10 |