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The Evolution of Robin Thicke | 
 enlarge | Artist: Robin Thicke
Label: Interscope Records
Category: Music
New (12) Used (28) Collectible (2) from $2.88
Rating:  259 reviews
Sales Rank: 21537
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 602498798614
EAN: 0602498798614
ASIN: B000E0OEQC
Release Date: October 3, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | Got 2 Be Down | | • | Complicated | | • | Would That Make U Love Me | | • | Lost Without U | | • | Ask Myself | | • | All Night Long | | • | Everything I Can't Have | | • | Teach U a Lesson | | • | I Need Love | | • | Wanna Love U Girl | | • | Can U Believe | | • | Shooter | | • | Cocaine | | • | 2 the Sky | | • | Lonely World | | • | Angels |
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R&B with tempo: Justin Timberlake resurrected it, and it's proving way more influential than that other lost commodity--sexy--he claimed to be bringing back in 2006 on FutureSex/LoveSounds. Timberlake is to Robin Thicke what 'N Sync and Backstreet Boys were to a band like O-Town, in fact: he pretty much made it all possible. But even though it took one blue-eyed soulster with a hot look and an achy falsetto to bang down the door for another, Thicke presents a convincing case here that he had the goods to get us grooving all along: Evolution is a classy disc that tiptoes up to its listeners, first with an elegant duet with Faith Evans ("Got 2 Be Down"), next with a slick lament that wouldn't sound out of place on a Boyz II Men disc ("Complicated"), and then with a sweet plea that commands a finger-snap ("Would That Make U Love Me"). By the time we reach the long, sweeping lullaby that is the final track, "Angels," we've also had a taste of Thicke's swaggering side ("I Need Love," "Cocaine"), his hip-hop loving side ("All Night Long" and "Shooter," both with Lil Wayne), and the side that fantasizes about 1950s Latin ballrooms ("Everything I Can't Have," a hot tamale of a number that commands a visual if ever there was one: it's impossible to hear this song without imagining a raven-haired woman with a red rose between her teeth). Despite the range of moods on display, they're all in service to Thicke's inner R&B smoothie, and they all brush up against the ear with something like affection. Hard as it will be for listeners of a certain age to get past knowing that Thicke is the son of Alan Thicke, the actor who did his part to cheese up 1980s TV with the sitcom Growing Pains, they're going to have to: with his fan base swelling by the second, the evolution of Robin Thicke is going to be a deservedly loud one. --Tammy La Gorce
Album Description
The Evolution of Robin Thicke is the second solo album from the critically acclaimed, Grammy award winning songwriter and producer of records for such artists as Michael Jackson and Christina Aguilera. The album is a timeless work of art. With a voice of purity, passion and soulfulness, Robin brings to life the stories and emotions of the last two years of his life. The album is filled with incandescent magic. It is an album that tells the tales of love, loss, temptation, redemption and finding hope when all the odds are against you. "My greatest desire with this album was to write songs that were completely honest and sing them with the emotion I was feeling when I wrote them, so that whoever listens to my music is brought as close to my experiences and life as possible." Reflective, redemptive, passionate and etched with a soulfulness that is undeniable, The Evolution of Robin Thicke is an imaginative and heart-felt album that you cannot help but be moved by, bob your head to and smile throughout. FEATURING GUEST APPEARANCES BY Faith Evans, Pharrell, and Lil' Wayne PRODUCTION BY The Neptunes
Album Description
Robin Thicke releases his highly anticipated album `The UK pressing of the 2007 album from the Soul singer featuring one bonus track over the U.S. deluxe edition: 'Superman'. The Evolution Of Robin Thicke is the second solo album from the critically acclaimed, Grammy award- winning songwriter and producer and has sold over a million copies in the US. The album is a timeless work of art containing 17 new songs written and produced by the man himself with the exception of `Wanna Love U Girl' produced by the Neptunes. The album also features the new UK single, `Lost Without U', a soul baring ballad with sweeping falsetto vocals over rhythmic Spanish guitars that is turning into the summer anthem of 2007. Universal.
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 3 1/2 stars. Nice. March 14, 2008
Have you seen the album cover? And, have you related it to the titled, "The Evolution of Robin Thicke?" If you have, then you probably feel like me, what a creative move on Robin Thicke's behalf! On the album cover, Robin goes from crawling to standing, which is truly an evolution! That was definitely worth pointing out. Many people have told me to listen to this album because they felt that it was so good, and, while it's not quite as good as most are saying, it is definitely and good and solid LP. Most of the production is basic, but the lyrics and Thicke's magnificent falsetto help to bring this album up several notches.
The first songs released to radio were "Wanna Love You Girl" and "Lost Without You." "Wanna Love You Girl" is a good up-beat song produced by The Neptunes, but, honestly, it does not compare to "Lost Without You", for this song is nothing short of a masterpiece. I was hooked when I first heard the song. I immediately added it to my iPod. The beautiful guitar arrangement, Thicke's great delivery and the nice lyrics help to make this song one of the best heard in a very long time. "Would That Make You Love Me" and "Cocaine" are interesting pieces, but they are great moments on this album.
Robin Thicke is different, yet he somehow to conforms to the music industry. Therefore, all music listeners should pick up this album because it is sure to touch you.
Mikeisha's Top 5
1."Lost Without You"
2."Got 2 Be Down"
3."Teach You a Lesson"
4."All Night Long"
5."Lonely World"
 Best Record of 2007. December 7, 2007
Joni Mitchell's "Shine," Richard Buckner's "Meadow" and Brandi Carlile's "The Story" were all masterpieces, but Robin Thicke's "Evolution of Robin Thicke" came out of nowhere and conquered my CD player for a good part of 2007. Urban dance music for lovers. Recommended! And come to think of it, the Robert Plant/Alison Krauss collaboration "Raising Sand" was also great.
 The Evolution of Robin Thicke September 24, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I couldn't agree more with a previous reviewer's comment about how this album crossed racial, gender & age lines to become one of the more popular r&b/pop albums of the summer! On a personal note, both my "20-something" cousin and her "50-something" mother tried to swipe my copy at a family barbeque!!!
Having bought and only recently appreciated Thicke's debut disc this was a most pleasant surprise as this album has a clearer focus and target audience than his debut which was musically all over the place.
My favorite tracks are:
CAN YOU BELIEVE - I can't believe this wasn't as big a hit as...
LOST WITHOUT YOU - beautifully sublime love song - a perfect storm kind of hit featuring the right lyrics, excellent music & vocal production and a smoking hot video
I NEED LOVE - another instant "quiet storm" hit
WANNA LOVE YOU GIRL - although the lyrics & Thicke's vocals are a bit "meh", I press the repeat button on this track mainly for the beats
THE SKY - one of the few songs where Thicke does not use his falsetto, he sings in his natural range and sounds great
GOT TO BE DOWN - I love the pairing of his vocals with Faith's, the music production and his vocal arrangement is reminiscent of Marvin Gaye
The other two songs that I like but not as much as the above list are:
SHOOTER - I really like the music arrangement more than the lyrics and
COCAINE - love the music arrangement and his layered vocal arrangement.
Overall I think this is a really enjoyable cd with Thicke showing good improvement as an artist and successfully nixing the sophomore jinx.
...it grows on you. September 6, 2007
At first I was like "What the Hell?!"...but wow, when this CD sinks in, you'll love it!
Robin Thicke - The Evolution of Robin Thicke July 29, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Robin Thicke's second studio album was "The Evolution of Robin Thicke" (2006). I only recently came across Thicke's music and have been really impressed. This sixteen track album features guest appearances from Faith Evans, Lil Wayne & Pharell. The album's opener is a soulful duet with the talented Faith Evans on "Got 2 To Be Down". Thicke then looks to change, find a lost love and overcome his blues on another standout in "Complicated". "Would That Make You Love Me" another solid track leads up to Thicke's second single "Lost Without U" an excellent track which vibes real well. The upbeat "Ask Myself" follows, then Thicke provides something different collaborating with Rapper Lil Wayne on "All Night Wrong". Thicke then changes things up providing the refreshing and creative "Everything I Can't Have" backed by some distinct instrumentals. Slow ballad's follow in "Teach U A Lesson" & "I Need Love". The first Robin Thicke track I ever heard was "Wanna Love U Girl" a memorable collaboration with Pharell, backed by a bouncy beat the two provide an enjoyable track. The album's third single is "Can U Believe", Thicke sings soulfully to his love backed by some laidback production. Thicke's second collaboration with Lil Wayne is "Shooter". Found it interesting that Thicke delved into R & B/Rap collobarations. I recently watched a youtube video which had Thicke collaborating live with 50 Cent for an outstanding track called "Follow Me Lead" which will be featured on 50 Cent's upcoming solo album. Thicke keeps things moving providing the upbeat "Cocaine" and elevates with "2 The Sky". This album is full of highlights, the substantial "Lonely World" is yet another, Thicke sings with passion, telling different people's stories while lacing the track with some smooth vocals. The album's closer and longest track is "Angels" an exceptional slow jam. The variety of quality music that Thicke provides throughout "The Evolution of Robin Thicke" makes this one a keeper for newcomers and dedicated fans alike.
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