Get Lifted (CD 2005)

top artist top tunes a must for any soul loving person with modern and old skool tunes a real sit down kick back and total chiller album one that will never tire of

When I first heard this album, I was absolutely blown away and I have been hooked ever since. "Get Lifted" John Legend's debut album on Columbian Records is an outstandingly imaginative fusion of old-school Gospel and funky hip-hop beats with feel-good rhythms and catchy tunes that will have you humming for the rest of the day! Check out "Used To Love You" and "I Can Change". The appropriately named album is uplifting and refreshing encompassing both 'playa' antics and impeccably crafted ballads which simply serve to emphasise Legend's immaculately soulful voice and inspired use of instrumentals. Each song is so textured and layered that the album seems to reach much deeper than many commercial R&B tunes around today. The multi-talented singer/song writer has certainly not gone unnoticed as Snoop Dogg features on the album along with Kanye West his Executive Producer. He has also previously collaborated with artists such as Lauryn Hill, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas to name but a few.

There are very few albums that I can honestly say I love every track, this is such a rare gem.
I tried to decide which track is the best and came up with ordinary people but So high is another classic, She don't have to know is brilliant and I can change shows the genius of the man.
You will not be dissapointed, I also have his second album and have seen him live in concert in 2007 the guy can truly sing.
Buy it and play it over and over I do

Super nice cd, recommended, esp nr ordinairy people. Great voice, also perfect seller, really quick delivery

I love this cd - this is my second one as I had lost my first copy. My son was learning how to play 'Used to love U' and I decided I had to buy a replacement cd. I am glad I did!! Love John Legend, he is truly an brillant singer and songwriter. Kanye West and Snoop Dogg are two wonderful 'guest stars'.

I have to get his new cd.

If you've listened to Top 40 radio or flipped through the video channels during the past few years, odds are pretty good you know something about John Legend. He played piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything" and might as well be considered Kanye West's sidekick, having assisted the producer and MC on several sessions -- Jay-Z's "Encore" and Slum Village's "Selfish" being two of the more prominent 2004 singles featuring his work. A former choir director, he has also released a handful of energetic live discs, some of which are credited to his less hubristic birth name, John Stephens. And though he claims "I've got something new," you've also heard substantial chunks of Get Lifted in records made decades ago by Sly & the Family Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Quincy Jones, and Bill Withers. This might not be a problem for listeners who crave anything that recalls the music they first heard in their youth, but Legend's over-reliance upon his inspirations is an impediment as much as a slick way to grab attention. That's because he has more than enough talent and charm to get by on his own. His own lyrics and hooks are unique and clever enough to get the point across that he's no everyday R&B artist and, just as importantly, he has a personable and instantly fetching voice you could listen to all day long. However, the association with West -- whose Sony-distributed boutique label released the record -- is very helpful. Without it, Legend would likely be zoned into neo-soul (2003's Live at SOB's New York City really makes this notion apparent), thereby standing little chance of reaching the ears of anyone younger than 30. The production work supporting his songs strikes a fine balance between soul and hip-hop, allowing him to appeal to those who are coming from either angle. This is a very good record. It's a given that Legend is destined to make at least two others that top it.
Track ListingTrack# Title time
1 Prelude 0:44
2 Let's Get Lifted 3:37
3 Used to Love U 3:30
4 Alright 3:20
5 She Don't Have to Know 4:52
6 Number One 3:18
7 I Can Change 5:01
8 Ordinary People 4:41
9 Stay With You 3:49
10 Let's Get Lifted Again 2:18
11 So High 5:07
12 Refuge (When It's Cold Outside) 4:13
13 It Don't Have to Change 3:23
14 Live It Up 4:35

This is just the ultimate summer album, classy, smoozy and perfect for that lazy afternoon. The duets are perfect and vocally there is jus=t nobody to match !

i bought this ablum because i had heard john legend on a few other peoples albums and thought i would really like it. its produced by kanye west and if your a fan of him music but would like something a little more laid back this is it. its fantastic

All the songs on this CD are great, although my son and I do have 2 favourites, no. 11 and no.13. It's a real easy listening cd and really lifts you up. I've listened to it over and over. I don't think my son expected to win this item, but it's one of the best music cd's we've ever bought. Highly recommended!

Product was in good condition, was delivered quickly after payment was made. I decided to buy it because it was a much cheaper price compared to the normal retail price.