After "1 Thing" hit the Top Ten of the Hot 100 during the spring of 2005, Amerie was basically invisible. A follow-up single only grazed the Hip-Hop/R&B chart. Released in 2007, the adventurous Because I Love It, the singer's next album -- and, ironically, best work -- wasn't even issued in the U.S., possibly because its lead single slid off the chart within two weeks. Now on Def Jam, Amerie returns with In Love & War, an album that is much more creative than its title indicates while also playing out a bit like Because I Love It redux. Even with a few recycled ideas and the unlikeliness that she'll have another "1 Thing," the singer has made a second excellent album without the help of Rich Harrison. She works with another assortment of co-producers and co-writers, including Eric Hudson, Sean Garrett, Warryn Campbell, Rico Love, Jim Jonson, Bryan-Michael Cox, and even Teddy Riley. As on Because I Love It, all the high-energy material is packed into the first half, where Amerie lays down the law, accosts, and flirts, and she even manages to seem in control when she falls into a romantic trap. "Why R U" is a reminder that no one is better when it comes to breathing new life into a familiar breakbeat, while "Higher" is surprisingly rocking, reined in just before spinning out of control. The first half is even better when it cools down a few degrees, as on the rewrite of Mint Condition's "Breaking My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)," featuring Trey Songz, and "More Than Love," where Amerie rides more Kool & the Gang horns and gets into an amusing spat with Fabolous. "Swag Back" through "Dear John" is all subdued and deals mostly with the war side -- accepting a lost cause, escaping "a living hell," and recovering from it -- though "You're a Star" and "Red Eye" provide a reprieve, with the latter the album's only true slow jam. Its alluringly bleary synthesizer cleverly enhances Amerie's half-awake mile-high-club state of bliss. Heartbreak ballads like "The Flowers" and the "Paint Me Over"-like "Different People" might put off those who have an aversion to melodrama, but they are as well constructed as anything earlier in the set.
Normally my reviews go through each song of an album but this time I will just tell you my opinion on Amerie's „In Love & War" in a more general way. So, let's reminisce a little: Back in 2005 Amerie celebrated her great breakthrough with her smash single "1 Thing". After ...
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Amerie feat Trey Songz - Pretty Brown - Almost seems like there is too much going on during the hook in this single. This one might take some time. 5/10 Click below to listen (not the original video) Share on Facebook
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Lloyd Banks jumps on this joint with Amerie & Trey Songz remember the one we brought you firstLloyd Banks-Amerie - Pretty Brown Eyes Rmx - Ft Lloyd Banks and Trey Songz
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A new Amerie track off her upcoming album "In Love & War". Shout to Young Sav.Download: Amerie-Heard Em AllRelated: Amerie Ft Nas,Jadakiss,Kain & Rick Ross-Why R U (Remix)
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Preview 30 second snippets of Amerie upcoming album “In Love and War”. The album will be released in stores on November 3rd. Let us know what you think!
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Amerie (girlfriend #2) comes correct on this new joint, very good showcase of her versatility & range. 'In Love & War' has no set release day, but I'll keep ya'll updated on it.Download Heard 'Em All | Download Link #2
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I usually don't post R&B but I'm a big fan of Amerie. Here's my treat to you...Listen to DJ Unk’s – “Second Season” Album – *New*Amerie – “Why R U” Remix with Freeway & Jakk FrostAmerie & DJ Ruckus – “What Cha Know About Amerie” Mixtape
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Normally my reviews go through each song of an album but this time I will just tell you my opinion on Amerie's „In Love & War" in a more general way. So, let's reminisce a little: Back in 2005 Amerie celebrated her great breakthrough with her smash single "1 Thing". After ...
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AMERIE FULL INTERVIEW TAVIS SMILEYVIDEO: AMERIE FULL INTERVIEW W/ TAVIS SMILEY is a post from: A3 Urban MusicUrban Music MYA VIDEO: AMERIE FULL INTERVIEW W/ TAVIS SMILEY is a post from: A3 Urban MusicUrban Music MYA
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Amerie is looking so fierce in her promo pics for her new album, “In Love and War”. The project has suffered a “pushback” - new release date is September 29th. Click on more to see the rest of pics…
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Amerie kicked off what I can only hope will be a packed week of promo for her new album In Love & War with a performance of her hot single "Heard 'Em All" On The Wendy Williams Show. I must say, after buying her CD & listening to it properly on my stereo, I slightly underrated "Swag Back" & "Dear John," so In Love & War is definitely a solid 4.
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Great song by Amerie titled “Swag Back.” This track will be on her anticipated release “In Love and War” in stores on November 3rd. Swag BackAuthor insert a music with WS Audio Player(Download) this music.
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