Look past a few screechy pop numbers and you’ll find lots of creative production and solid writing. Far from it – Usher pushed the boundaries of his sound on Looking 4 Myself, creating his most diverse release yet. And while Usher’s foray into pop wasn’t what a lot of fans wanted, that doesn’t mean this was a poor album. Soul In Stereo rating: 4 stars out of 5 ( read our review here)Įdd said: Boy, this album took a BEATING from R&B fans back in 2012. Some fans may have been turned off by Usher’s more mature sound but we were treated to more than a few stellar ballads and tender songwriting. A few weak album cuts made the set a bit uneven, but Usher’s heart was in the right place.įorgotten favorites: “Before I Met You,” “Appetite,” “Love In This Club II” Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael-Cox, Danja, Polow da Don – the all-star roster of writers and producers provide a strong backdrop for Ursher’s trademark vocals.įorgotten favorites: “More,” “Foolin’ Around,” “Mars vs Venus”Įdd said: Remember that time Usher went all adult contemporary on us? A new marriage brought new maturity to Usher’s music, resulting in an album that reflected his ascent into manhood. While the singles far outshine the album cuts, there’s still enough material to keep the release afloat. Soul In Stereo rating: 3.5 stars out of 5Įdd said: While this album was seen as somewhat of a creative disappointment at the time, it’s far from a bad release. Look, I’ve spent six months ranting about my many, many issues with this album – read my review here if you want the gory details. I’ve said enough.ĭon’t worry, it gets much better from here.įorgotten favorites: Just go to the next post, playa. Soul In Stereo rating: 2.5 stars out of 5Įdd said: Yeah. The list will only include solo studio albums, excluding live sets, compilations and deluxe editions. Let’s look back at the albums that made him a star, ranking them from bottom to top. 1 albums (including the elusive diamond certification for his 2004 release) and has sold upwards of 75 million records worldwide.
In a little over two decades, Usher has scored nine No. Who would have predicted that the random kid on track 11 of 1993’s Poetic Justice soundtrack would become one of the most enduring voices of modern R&B?
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