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| Here I Stand | 
 enlarge | Artist: Usher
Label: Jive
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  134 reviews
Sales Rank: 566
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.8 x 0.4
MPN: 723388
UPC: 886972338828
EAN: 0886972338828
ASIN: B0015519VS
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| Customer Reviews:
 Mediocre: At best! May 29, 2008
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have to give him at least one star for trying after four years. I have to say that if this was the last album of his career, then he has lost his luster.
I purchased this yesterday (5/28) and was very excited and almost hesitant at the same time because I hadn't heard anything good or bad, and so I thought I'd hear it for myself. I would really like my money back (I don't understand why there isn't a better return policy on music like other software :)). Every song was "uneventful" and I heard nothing new and fresh. My friend and I looked at each other after every song and we could only sigh, we were very disapointed. He wouldn't even take it to load to his IPOD.
Here is my problem with this album: It's all over the place! He is singing about the same things as before however, he is also including his new family,and in fact has an interlude to his son, yet 2 or 3 songs bfore he is talking about "sex" and other inuendos and it just seems odd considering he is now "married" to someone that adds no luster to his persona. Usher sings about the ladies, dancing and inuendos...Mr.Raymond is married with a son, he shouldn't mingle the two as it leaves a bad taste in your mouth and speechless.
SEcondly, the beats, with the exception of "What's your Name" with Will.I.Am is hot, but that's it, the beat..not the lyrics or the music. If you haven't already purchased "Confessions", purchase that instead of this one.
Sorry, Usher, but this one will not make it to my IPOD!
 The New Usher May 28, 2008
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
The CD is okay. Like one of the other reviewers, I miss the old Usher. This CD to me is a dedication to his wife and his love for her and his son. I knew that his new CD wouldn't be like his last CD. But wait, maybe he will release another CD in 4 months with more cuts. LOL
This CD reminds me of traveling on the road. It's very laid back. It's a mature side of Usher. I'm still a fan, but this CD was lacking excitement.
It pays to know your audience May 29, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This long awaited project missed the mark. What were you thinking? Here I Stand clearly caters to this arbitrary "older" fan base that you don't have. This CD lacks the hip-hop funkiness and familiarity enojyed with the "Confessions" CD. Except for the potential of "Moving Mountains" I don't get this at all. Not a fan...sorry!
 3 1/2 stars but a solid album nonetheless. I'm proud of him. May 28, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
It is so easy to see that Usher is not the same young gigolo who danced, sang and rapped his way through his "My Way" video. Usher exudes a certain maturity now that he is married with children and I am so glad I was able to see his transition. Some have complained that he has lost his swagger and sexiness ever since he tied the knot, but I do not share their opinion. Usher is still as sexy as he ever was; he's just a full-fledged adult at this juncture. My only gripe is that he couldn't work it out with Chilli, but that's another story (I love you, Chilli!)
Usher is singing his behind off on this album! He always has a nice vocal delivery, but he has never sounded this good, this mature, this happy."Here I Stand" is a fine piece of work but it is a lengthy album (1.2 hours, eighteen tracks) and it is just not as consistent as I would like it to be. Don't misinterpret me, though. There isn't one bad song on here. Rather, there are average moments and then there are highlights. The lyrics on this album help make it even better. I also enjoyed the production. There are ballads, mid-tempos and faster songs and just about an even distribution of each, fortunately. The first song released to radio was the smash hit "Love in This Club" which features Young Jeezy. It took many lots of listens in order to truly get into this song, but it is one of those songs that you will like at least a little with time. This song's remix is also included and features Beyonce' and Lil' Wayne. Although I really revel in the talents of all three artists, the remix was bland and the original is better. "This Ain't Sex" is one of the finest moments found on this album. His energy on this track is undeniable and so is the magnificent production. "Moving Mountains", "Appetite" and "What is A Man to Do" are all decent tracks, but they don't bring this album out. "Moving Mountains" is a ballad which gives off the same eerie feel that Omarion's "Icebox" gives off.
This is not one that needs to be pondered upon. Purchase this album yesterday! Usher is sure to please.
Mikeisha's Top 5
1."This Ain't Sex"
2."What's Your Name"
3."Here I Stand"
4."Something Special"
5."Trading Places"
A huge disappointment, Worst album this year so far..!! May 30, 2008
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I am a big Usher Fan, but this album is Nothing like Usher.!! I am really disappointed, i was waitting for the album for four years. Trust me, it is not a thing that you wanna pay money for!!!
Sorry usher, I am being Honest!!!!
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