Acronym Album Review: "Souled Out" & "X"

Tamira Thomas

9/26/14

My Review of Souled Out and X

It has been a while since I've posted.....glad to be back!

Since August, I had much anticipation for school starting in September, but I also had anticipation for Jhene Aiko's Souled Out and Chris Brown's X. 

Before I get into the acronym review, let me tell that both albums get a thumbs up from me. While others rather point out flaws in their music, I appreciate both concepts of the albums. And though, I don't blindly follow behind artist, I love both albums and if not that I enjoy a majority of the album. They are the best of both worlds: Jhene's album is mellow and chill yet so artistic and Chris's is upbeat and creative. 

Best Songs on the Albums

On Souled Out : (Not naming singles) W.A.Y.S., Spotless Mind, Wading, Brave, Eternal Sushine, 

Lyin King, and Promises.

On X : (Not naming singles) X, Came to Do, Time for Love, Do Better, See You Around, Don't Be Gone Too Long, Body Shots, and Drunk Texting.

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J is for Juxtaposed

Souled Out? Like Sold Out....(to contradict all that Illuminati bullshit).

H is for High

This album can make you feel so mellow and high. And like myself, you don't even have to smoke to feel that way.

E is for Experience

This album is an experience. She tells a story.

N is for Nami 

Nami is her daughter. I found it so cute and creative for her to feature her on the song "Promises".

E is for Enough

This album was enough for me. OK. The first time I listened to it, I was expecting a little more from Jhene Aiko, but the production and realness of it is too much for me to say I didn't like it or even hated it. Actually I kinda loved....not in love with it but I loved it. (Ain't feeling them bonus tracks though).

C is for Creative Approach

People talk about how this album was all over the place. But HELLO people...maybe that was the point. Chris approaches almost all genres of music: hip hop, RnB, alternative, electronic, pop and dance. I guess some people can't deal with his diversity. 

H is for Hate

WHY IS HE RECEIVING SO MUCH HATE? Whether its for this album or for his personal life, people really keep coming at his neck. I'm not going to talk about his personal life but I will say this isn't his best album lyrically but I really did enjoy it. And I will admit....I am TeamBreezy! 

R is for Real

Through out the whole album, there was one thing he did keep consistent: his realness.

I is for Interludes

I really enjoyed the interludes on this album.

S is for Soulful

Though it is rare with him nowadays...there were soulful songs like "Autumn Leaves" and "Do Better".

Thanks for Reading! Oh and happy 20th post ^_^.