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Evolver

10/28/2008 | Sony 

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Lyrics from Evolver

  • "Green Light"

    • Songs from Evolver

  • Everybody Knows

    • Videos from Evolver

    Review

    In the two years since he released his chart-topping, platinum-selling sophomore album, Once Again, John Legend has gone on to perform at some of the biggest events on the tube. He's played the Super Bowl, NBA and MBL All-Star games, and he even graced the stage at this year's Wrestlemania. In addition to the slew of commercials and television one-offs, it's safe to say that you've heard the voice of John Legend a time or two in the last couple of years. Media exposure aside, Legend is back with his newest drop, Evolver and doing what he does best; playing music that you can dim the lights to.

    The upbeat and light funk of "Greenlight" (which features Andre 3000) and the political ramblings heard on "If You're Out There" might be a slight departure from Legend's norm, but it's one that is well-received and welcome as well. The neo-soul ballad "This Time," the jazzy and suave "I Love, You Love" and his reggae-laden duet with Estelle promise to grow into timeless classics over the years, while the quirky, hip-hop jam with Brandy, "Quickly" carries more of immediate impact. None, however, can top the excitement built around the collaboration of Legend and Kanye West; a hype, which exceeds expectations with a single listen to the grandiose "It's Over."

    An expressive and emotional songwriter, John Legend fails to disappoint on Evolver. While we still can't call him this generation's Barry White, this one would still be a highly recommended choice next time you've got company and a candlelit room.

    —Ryan Ogle
    10.31.08

    Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Good Morning Intro
  • 0:46

  • 2
  • Green Light
  • 4:44

  • Lyrics for Green Light
  • 3
  • It's Over
  • 4:27

  • 4
  • Everybody Knows
  • 4:35

  • 5
  • Quickly
  • 3:42

  • 6
  • Cross the Line
  • 3:22

  • 7
  • No Other Love
  • 3:59

  • 8
  • This Time
  • 4:23

  • 9
  • Satisfaction
  • 4:45

  • 10
  • Take Me Away
  • 3:03

  • 11
  • Good Morning
  • 4:01

  • 12
  • I Love, You Love
  • 4:35

  • 13
  • If You're Out There
  • 4:20

  • Credits

    • Malay
    • Keyboards, Programming, Instrumentation, Producer, Engineer
    • Brandy
    • Vocals, Vocals (Background)
    • Dave Tozer
    • Guitar, Producer, String Arrangements, Engineer, Keyboards
    • John Legend
    • Organ, Vocals, Executive Producer, Author, Producer, Piano
    • Estelle
    • Vocals, Vocals (Background)
    • Larry Gold
    • String Arrangements, String Conductor

    Notes

    Nominee - 51st GRAMMY® Awards
    Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
    (For a Rap/Sung collaborative performance by artists who do not normally perform together. Singles or Tracks only.)
    "Green Light"
    John Legend & Andre 3000

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