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Classic Soulnew
Once Again is subtler, but still draws from secondhand sources.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
11-30-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: John Legend, Once Again
Legend in the Makingnew
As a teenager, John Legend was already recording with Lauryn Hill. Seven years later, he's only gotten bigger.
Dallas Observer |
Michael Roberts |
08-15-2005 |
Reviews
Old-School R&B with a Flourishnew
Sounding like a raspier Stevie Wonder or a less tormented David Ruffin, Legend resists the temptation to indulge in flashy vocal acrobatics and over-the-top emoting, preferring instead to serve the songs. Also reviewed is Destroyer's Notorious Lightning and Other Works.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
02-11-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: John Legend, Get Lifted
Piano-driven R&B Tunes Have Dash of Hip-Hopnew
Vocalist/pianist John Legend appears to be on a mission to slip more classic and serious sounds onto the plate of pop music by delivering them with a heaping serving of hot beats.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Carlton Hargro |
01-06-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: John Legend, Get Lifted
