{"product_id":"889854375522","title":"Usher - Looking 4 Myself - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsher\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsher was pushing his \"revolutionary pop\" concept as early as 2010, when he told StyleList, \"I love that people are talking about the new hair, it represents who I am now and the creative movement of revolutionary pop.\" Prior to the release of his seventh studio album, he was doing it more than ever, quite likely encouraged by a Top Five Hot 100 collaboration with mainstream dance kingpin David Guetta (\"Without You\"). With rare exception, revolutionary pop as presented on Looking 4 Myself sounds just like contemporary pop-oriented R\u0026amp;B, or European dance-pop, or some combination of the two. Compared to Usher's previous album, this is weighted more heavily toward dance-pop, much of which is functional and well made but unremarkable. The set is front-loaded with two such numbers. \"Can't Stop Won't Stop,\" a typically savvy production from will.i.am and partner Keith Harris, incorporates flashes of commercial dubstep and a synthesized version of that escalating wordless melody from Billy Joel's \"Uptown Girl.\" The Max Martin\/Shellback-produced \"Scream,\" a Top 20 hit by the time the album was released, is a pummeling dancefloor track with a mindless seduction theme. Next is the stellar Diplo collaboration \"Climax,\" a bittersweet, 100% modern ballad that creates tension with space. It's more moving than what precedes and follows, but there are other highlights and a couple pleasantly surprising twists. \"Lemme See,\" featuring Rick Ross, is a slithering, low-slung jam -- one of Usher's best. The easygoing yet emotive title track, a cross between new wave and soft rock with an appearance from Luke Steele (the Sleepy Jackson, Empire of the Sun), could pass for a cover of a missing track from the back half of the first N.E.R.D. album. Ironically, that's the singer's boldest move. While Usher's talent as a vocalist adds some depth to the producer-driven field of dance music, he's more of a creative force when he's working with slower, soul-rooted material. There's no shame in riding the wave, especially when you can do it better than anyone else. Calling it revolutionary is disingenuous. ~ Andy Kellman\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RCA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52188990570785,"sku":"889854375522","price":2390.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/889854375522.jpg?v=1767354490","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/889854375522","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}