Album Description: 2008 album from the R&B superstar. Here I Stand is Usher's follow-up to his history-making, nine-times platinum-selling Confessions. The album tells the story of growth: triumphant, reflective, somewhat defiant and it marks a new period in Usher's life and creative expression. Here I Stand finds Usher working with some of the best producers and writers around including Polow Da Don, Jermaine Dupre, Dre & Vidal and Dream & Tricky Stewart. Features the first single 'Love In The Club'. Laface.
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Rating: - Another excellent album from Usher
Yet again Usher produces a fine mix of dance and slower songs. If you like Usher, you won't be disappointed. If you haven't bought an Usher album before, I don't think I would start with this one but once hooked - buy it
Rating: - Usher Stands Tall
Usher did an impressive job following up his 9x platinum, "Confessions" album. I'm sure it was definitely difficult attempting this. While some people may agree or disagree this is a very impressive follow-up. My only gripes about the album is the single choices. It seems they weren't probably planned since the album was rushed to coincide with "Love In This Club" taking off so fast. Single, "Moving Mountains" is very good but is way too dramatic and overlong. "Before I Met You" is one of my favorite songs on the album. I can't stop playing it. My other favorites include:
What's Your Name(which should be a single)
Best Thing
What's A Man To Do
Lifetime
Trading Places
This Ain't Sex
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Rating: - Here I stand Review
I have been a fan of Usher since 8701. I was very excited to hear Usher was back with a new album after taking some time off to start a family and work on other projects. When I heard "Love in This club" on the radio I thought WOW! Usher is back at the top! I bought the cd the day it came out. When i got home i put it in my cd player and listened to the whole thing, and was disapointed. I figured it was just because I didn't know the songs, and had to listen to it a few times... I've had the cd for about 4-5 months now, and have listened to it many times trying my best to find something I like about it, and just can't. The only songs i do like out of 17 are,
"Love in This Club", Trading Places, and the intro "Prayer for you" with his son.
Rating: - Usher Truly Moves Mountains with this Record!
Usher begins by dedicating his album: "To my Lord and saviour, you have revealed to me where I need to be and what I should be doing. Thank you for my life, my experiences, my struggles, and your grace and guidance to overcome the obstacles..." To which I give Usher credit (for his faith and standing up for what he believes in). Although he has made some mistakes along the way he has tried to do the right thing for his future.
His album has quite a few spiritual references including from the song Moving Mountains, an expression taken from the bible (see Matthew 17:20, 21:21 and Mark 11:23). Usher also quotes 1 Corinthians 13:11 in his liner notes "...When I was a child I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, but when I became a man I put away childish things...". The interlude Prayer For You is a prayer for protection, covering, and guidance for his son. In Best Thing feat Jay-Z, Usher also sings ... Read More
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