Joanna Levesque

JoJo
$13.98
September 11, 2009

*Breezy* - Not my favorite but it's alright. It talks about telling another girl to step off because the boy is mine. Features a catchy, unique beat which is the best part of the song. (3.5)

*Baby It's You* - A wonderful tune with a very catchy beat. It was the second single and features Bow Wow in the video (which should have been included on the U.S. disc). Closer to 4.5 than a 4. (4)

*Not That Kinda Girl* - Has a decent vibe to it, and although not one of my favorites, it stands out because of the way the lyrics flow. Better than *Breezy*. (4)

*The Happy Song* - If the chorus wasn't repeated so much and instead had one more verse, this song would be much better. But it really does make me happy and I almost always sing along to it. Remains one of my favorites. Closer to a 4.25. (4)

*Homeboy* - A very pleasing song. Talks about a boy that has been around all along, as a friend but wants to be more than that now. I love singing this one too. (4)

*City Lights* - A song I just found and got into. It's longer than all the other tracks, coming in at almost 5 minutes but it's solid and a good R&B/Hip-Hop lite song. Talks about having fun around town (and possibly getting a car which JoJo couldn't drive till 3 years later! lol). (4)

*Leave (Get Out)* - Catchy, catchy, catchy. The lead single off the album, JoJo wants an ex to leave and never come back. You've heard this one. It's one of the better tracks on the album and the guitar in it is classic. Closer to 4.25 but I don't rate that way anymore. It gets too complicated. (4)

*Use My Shoulder* - An alright song. The lyrics are pretty much what keeps it afloat. While not filler, it's not the strongest track here. Closer to 3.75. (3.5)

*Never Say Goodbye* - A lovely ballad that also happens to be my favorite track on the album. The first time I heard this, I knew I was in love. It's a bit mushy but I'm a fan of songs like that. It speaks on a first love that makes your world go round, leaving the lonely behind. (4.5)

*Weak* - A solid remake of SWV's 1992 hit written by Brian Alexander Morgan. JoJo's version is a little inferior, but it's concrete, nonetheless. (4)

*Keep On Keepin' On* - An inspirational tune about struggling in life and the first song that JoJo wrote or co-wrote (she did this one alone). (4)

*Sunshine* - Almost similar to *The Happy Song*, it talks about a guy that makes you happy. Another one that's fun to sing along to although it's not my favorite. Second track to be co-written by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque. (4)

*Yes Or No* - Definitely the weakest track on the album and the only filler track present. It's kind of a ghetto track about this guy that isn't sure who he wants, and JoJo wants him to make up his mind. The first time I heard it, I pretty much hated it, and although that it has gotten a bit better, it's still the least fun track (besides the intriguing intro). The beat sounds too dated. Co-written by JoJo. Closer to 3.25. Would have made a piss poor ending. (3)

*Fairy Tales* - Heartbroken JoJo talks about how she doesn't believe in love any longer because of the lack of it in her life. Actual rating would be a 4.25. Solid ending and feels like a lullaby with a backbeat. (4)

Raw score: 3.892857143

4 stars.

DOWNLOAD:
Never Say Goodbye
Baby, It's You
The Happy Song
City Lights
Leave (Get Out)
Keep On Keepin' On

end note: JoJo may not be a powerhouse, but her vocals aren't just ordinary either. She carries her own weight vocally. If you want a solid pop & R&B album, then you can settle for this album because it's solid. But if you don't wanna settle for good songs and wanna go for great, head over to "The High Road" and get JoJo's second album. -Warning- She was 15 with that record and it features some underlying sexual tones in it. Not totally appropriate for her album, but there is more variety on that album and more excellent songs, as opposed to good ones.

The High Road
$13.98
1. This Time -> B
2. The Way You Do Me -> B-
3. Too Little, Too Late -> B-
4. The High Road -> C+
5. Anything -> This one is my former favorite. It's now behind "Exceptional", "Note To God" and "Get It Poppin'". A-
6. Like That -> B
7. Good Ol' -> B-
8. Coming For You -> B-
9. Let It Rain -> B-
10. Exceptional -> This one is touching. Yes, many will say "Note To God" is better, but I don't think so. A+
11. How To Touch A Girl -> B-
12. Note To God -> Penned by Diane Warren, it can be chilling if you let it. A

Bonus Tracks:
Get It Poppin' -> Definitely should have been on all the albums as a bonus track behind Note To God. A-
I Can Take You There -> C+

Final Score -> B-

Download:
Exceptional
Note To God
Get It Poppin' (iTunes bonus track/not sold anymore)
Anything
Like That

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RV (Widescreen Edition)
$14.94
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