CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire Album
DVD SIDE * Entire album in 5.1 Surround Sound and enhanced LPCM Stereo * Video performances: "U Remind Me" "U Got It Bad" "U Got It Bad" Remix "U Dont Have To Call" * 8701 Electronic Press Kit * Lyrics * Photo gallery * Web link * Biography This disc is intended to play on standard DVD and CD players. May not play on a limited number of models.
8701,Usher,La Face,Adult Contemporary,Club/Dance,Contemporary R&B,Hip-Hop,Pop,Popular Music,R&B,Soul/R & B,Urban
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8701
Usher Manufacturer: La Face ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005LKGT Release Date: 2001-08-07 |
Tracks:
- Intro-lude 8701
- U Remind Me
- I Don't Know featuring P. Diddy
- Twork It Out
- U Got It Bad
- If I Want To
- I Can't Let U Go
- U Don't Have To Call
- Without U (interlude)
- Can U Help Me
- How Do I Say
- Hottest Thin
- Good Ol' Ghetto
- U-Turn
- U R The One
Amazon.com
On his third studio effort (and fourth overall), 22-year-old R&B/pop star Usher Raymond makes the not-so-simple transition from post-teen heartthrob to love man. He does it with solid songs and a generous helping of charisma and vocal acumen, making this much-delayed collection a hot summer treat. Usher is aided in his musical efforts by renowned hit-makers like the Neptunes, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (who deliver soaring ballads like "Can U Help Me"), Jermaine Dupri, and new jack Edmund Clement who penned the irresistible single "U Remind Me." With catchy tracks and emotive vocals, Usher revs up his sex quotient and unleashes a winning blend of street-honed jams and passionate love songs. --Amy LindenCustomer Reviews:
One of the best R&B CD'S released in 2001.......2006-12-14
"8701" = Good / "Confessions" = Better.......2006-10-06
If this album were released in 2001, I'd be all over this album, ranting about Usher's immense talent and how he has everything an entertainer needs -strong voice, sex appeal amongst the ladies, "gangsta"-like attitude amongst the fellas- to pull off everything from banging party-starters to smooth ballads to sexy slow jams to achieving a long-time career. However, the year is 2006...my musical tastes have grown with my age, he has released a multi-platinum record ("Confessions" in 2004), multiple producers have raised the bar with one hot beat after another, his competition has grown enormously larger & Christina Milian's 2006 album "So Amazin'" still doesn't sound worn out after months of constant repetition of its addictive jams. With all of this in mind, it is with great displeasure that I deem Usher's multi-platinum "8701" a disappointment.
The album's main flaw lies in its production. Whether it's Jermaine Dupri's unsuitable mix of ranting and heavy guitar riffs on the emotionless "Can't Let U Go" or Diddy's combination of weak guest verses and stale assortments of bass and weak synthesizers on "I Don't Know", too much of the production sounds dated by today's standards. Lyrically, this album's isn't too startling either. While songs like the emotional guitar ballad "U Got It Bad" are enriched with classic lyrics about broken-heartedness and endlessly haunting reminiscence of a past relationship & soulful vocals from one of R&B's ultimate entertainers, there are also songs like "If I Want To" that epitomize Usher's uncharming egocentricity.
Speaking of egocentricity (which, byt the way, is emphasized by the album's cover art), Usher has a serious sex fetish. Unlike almost every Hip-Hop artist, Usher has the voice and the believability to successfully make sensuous slow jams like "Twork It Out" work brilliantly. Unfortunately, there are also songs like the Latin-tinged "How Do I Say", which finds a seemingly thoughtless Usher spellbound and caught up in another woman's beauty, right before progressing through a story more predictable than the sub-standard Hollywood Blockbuster and eventually achieving a one-night stand. Despite being pleasant on the ears, I seriously question whether or not Usher really listens to what he's saying.
Then there's "Good Ol' Ghetto", which really has nothing to do with the ghetto. Instead, it's a song about re-visiting an ex-girlfriend from your youth, but denying her desires for him because he's in love with someone else. As relatable as it is, does it really have anything to do with the ghetto? Essentially, no...it's just another opportunity for Usher to flaunt his sex appeal around moronic female teenyboppers and grown women dumb enough to believe Usher would ever make love to them so casually. Then again, the ghetto is a part of Hip-Hop culture, and seeing the fact that Hip-Hop's becoming increasingly generic due to the male's addiction with sex and misogyny, maybe it does have some relevance (if only a little).
If you can put aside the stale beats, inconsistent lyrics, lack of thought and Usher's sex fetish fetish, there are songs like the infectious "U Don't Have To Call" & "U-Turn", the latter on celebrating party life, reminiscing on good ol' times and introducing a new dance-term/catchphrase ALL at the same time! If you can get past one of the most unoriginal beats of all time, "Pop Ya Collar" with provide some lyrical gold about being yourself and ignoring the haters. It's a good effort overall, but a major disappointment from one of R&B's biggest stars. 3 stars!
5 Best Tracks:
"U Got It Bad"
"U Remind Me"
"U-Turn"
"U Don't Have To Call"
"How Do I Say"
kind of liked it.......2006-06-14
Twork it Out 4/5- a very nice song
Can U Help Me 4/5 - a very nice slow song done by Usher
How Do I Say 4/5 - this song is sensual and on the romantic side, it can definately put you in the mood
Good Ol' Ghetto 5/5 - it's the beat that I really liked than the lyrics
It's no doubt that Usher puts out the HITS. You can listen and have a good time with this CD. This particular album is one of his best besides "Confessions. So if you don't own this one, get it. It might not have that typical R&B sound but it is still enjoyable.
It Doesn't Have Soul........2006-04-06
Maybe it's the fact that I've grown, but this album sounds so un-soulful now. It is just lacking any spirit, sort of like an over-produced record: all studio magic, but no magic from the singer. Even the songs that are SUPPOSED to sound heartfelt, don't. The album sounds dated, not transcendent of time and era like all the albums that become classics. The songs are very forgettable, and I don't see any of them being seen as classics twenty years from now.
Usher has yet to make a masterpiece.
Addendum: I was a little unfair in my rating. The album deserves 3 stars, not 2. Unfortunately, I can't change it.
Show your love for Usher!.......2006-01-20
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8701
Usher Manufacturer: Bmg/Laface ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000069REN Release Date: 2004-04-26 |
Tracks:
- Intro-Lude 8701
- U Remind Me
- I Don't Know (Feat. P. Diddy)
- Twork It Out
- U Got It Bad
- Pop Ya Collar
- If I Want To
- I Can't Let U Go
- U Don't Have To Call
- Without U (Interlude)
- Can U Help Me
- How Do I Say
- Hottest Thing
- Good Ol' Ghetto
- U-Turn
- T.T.P.
- Separated
- Bonus Disc Track Listing:
- Pop Ya Collar (G Force Double Bass Flex Remix)
- U Remind Me (Remix - Feat. Blu Cantrell & Method Man)
- U Got It Bad (Soul Power Mix)
- U Got It Bad (Tee's Latin Mix)
- U Got It Bad (Tee's Dub)
- U-Turn (The Almighty Mix)
- U Don't Have To Call (Pound Boys Boogie Vocal)
- U R The One
- U Got It Bad (Video)
- U-Turn (Video)
- U Remind Me (Video)
Album Description
Exclusive Asian pressing of the R & B superstar's 2001 album now includes a bonus Audio / Video CD (15 tracks in all). The videos (viewable on most DVD players) include, 'U Remind Me', 'U Got It Bad' & Turn'. The bonus audio tracks include three on the first CD, 'Pop Ya Collar', 'T.T.P' & 'Separated' & the bonus disc features, 'Pop Ya Collar (G Force Double Bass Flex Remix)', 'U Remind Me Remix (Feat. Blu Cantrell & Method Man)', 'U Got It Bad (Soul Power Mix)', 'U Got It Bad (Tee's Latin Mix)', 'U Got It Bad (Tee's Dub)', 'U-Turn (Almight Remix)', 'U Don't Have To Call (Pound Boogie Vocal)' & 'U R The One'. 29 tracks in all. Packaged in a slimline jewel case which is housed in a slipcase which features exclusive artwork.Album Details
Asian Exclusive Release featuring a Bonus Audio/Video CD with Videos for "u Got it Bad", "u-turn", and "u Remind Me", Seven Bonus Audio Tracks.Customer Reviews:
my review.......2002-08-29
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8701
Usher Manufacturer: Bmg/Laface ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005LWI0 Release Date: 2001-07-16 |
Tracks:
- Intro-Lude 8701
- U Remind Me
- I Don't Know
- Twork It Out
- U Got It Bad
- Pop Ya Collar
- If I Want To
- I Can't Let U Go
- U Don't Have To Call
- Without U (Interlude)
- Can U Help Me
- How Do I Say
- Hottest Thing
- Good Ol' Ghetto
- U-Turn
- T.T.P.
- Separated
Album Details
Features 17 Tracks, Including 'pop Ya Collar' and the Single 'u Remind Me'. P. Diddy also Makes an Appearance on the Track, 'i Don't Know'.Customer Reviews:
Great CD.......2002-06-29
Apart from Can U Help Me and How Do I Say (two soppy ballads from Jam and Lewis), every song on this album could be a hit single. The obvious great songs are the singles - U Remind Me, U Got It Bad and U Don't Have To Call, but other good songs include I Don't Know, Twork It Out and U-Turn.
Buy this CD and you won't be disappointed. Almost all the songs are great and worth your money. I would recommend the import if you're willing to spend a little more as the extra songs are worth it.
I'M YOU'RE MAN YOU'RE MY GIRL.......2001-10-19
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8701
Usher Manufacturer: La Face ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006HC06O Release Date: 2005-02-08 |
Tracks:
- Intro-lude 8701
- U Remind Me
- I Don't Know- Featuring P. Diddy
- Twork It Out
- U Got It Bad
- If I Want To
- I Can't Let U Go
- U Don't Have To Call- Featuring Kelis
- Without U
- Can U Help Me
- How Do I Say
- Hottest Thing
- Good Ol' Ghetto
- U-Turn
- U R The One
Album Description
CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire AlbumDVD SIDE * Entire album in 5.1 Surround Sound and enhanced LPCM Stereo * Video performances: "U Remind Me" "U Got It Bad" "U Got It Bad" Remix "U Don't Have To Call" * 8701 Electronic Press Kit * Lyrics * Photo gallery * Web link * Biography This disc is intended to play on standard DVD and CD players. May not play on a limited number of models.
Customer Reviews:
Even better in dualdisc!.......2006-01-30
Top 5 songs:
1.U got it bad
2.U dont have to call
3.U remind me
4.I dont know feat.P.Diddy
5.Twork it out
Top 5 videos
1.U remind me
2.U dont have to call
3.U got it bad
4.The making of 8701
5.U got it bad soulpower remix
~Matthew Baird
dont buy sony dualdiscs!!!!!.......2005-07-01
I Love Usher New Cd 8701.......2005-04-28
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8701
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000AC5S3M Release Date: 2006-01-24 |
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8701
Usher Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00006B1RF Release Date: 2002-08-13 |
Tracks:
- Intro-Lude 8701
- U Remind Me
- I Don't Know - Puff Daddy, Usher
- Twork It Out
- U Got It Bad
- Pop Ya Collar
- If I Want To
- I Can't Let U Go
- U Don't Have to Call
- Without U (Interlude)
- Can U Help Me
- How Do I Say
- Hottest Thing
- Good Ol' Ghetto
- U-Turn
- T.T.P.
- Separated
Tracks:
- Pop Ya Collar [G-Force Double Bass Flex Remix]
- U Remind Me [Remix] - Blu Cantrell, Method Man, Usher
- U Got It Bad [Soulpower Remix]
- U Got It Bad [Tee's Latin Remix]
- U Got It Bad [Tee's Dub]
- U Turn [the Almighty Mix]
- U Don't Have to Call [Pound Boys Boogie Vocal]
- U R the One
Customer Reviews:
he is the best!.......2003-11-30
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My Way/8701
Usher ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000AXW4OM Release Date: 2005-10-18 |
Album Description
This 2 CD set features the 1997 album My Way and the 2001 album 8701. 8701 represents the year Usher began exploring the world of music ('87) and the place where music brought him by the time of this recording ('01). He starts thing out in grand style with the romantic 'U Remind Me'. 'I Don't Know' takes a hip-hop turn with a contribution from P. Diddy (that's Puff Daddy for those of you arriving late), but Usher is quick to point out that he's strictly about partying and loving, not about thug life. While there are some amped-up, percolating tunes that make good use of Usher's high energy ('I Can't Let U Go'), he really hits his stride when he falls into the familiar position of heartthrob/crooner. His sensual cooing, breathy tone, and smooth-as-silk delivery on the likes of 'Can U Help Me' (Usher seems to have graduated from the Prince school of song titles) and 'How Do I Say' play to this charmer's strengths and are sure to keep the sizable female quotient of his audience sufficiently entranced. Sony. 2005.
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8701
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000060O55 Release Date: 2002-11-19 |
Tracks:
- Intro-Lude 8701
- U Remind Me
- I Don't Know (Feat. P. Diddy)
- Twork It Out
- U Got It Bad
- Pop Ya Collar
- If I Want To
- I Can't Let U Go
- U Don't Have To Call
- Without U
- Can U Help Me
- How Do I Say
- Hottest Thing
- Good Ol' Ghetto
- U-Turn
- T.T.P.
- Separated
- Bonus Disc Track Listing:
- Pop Ya Collar (G Force Double Bass Flex Remix)
- U Remind Me (Remix - Feat. Blu Cantrell & Method Man)
- U Got It Bad (Soul Power Mix)
- U Got It Bad (Tee's Latin Mix)
- U Got It Bad (Tee's Dub)
- U-Turn (Almighty Mix)
- U Don't Have To Call (Pound Boy Boggie Vocal)
- U R The One
- Pop Ya Collar (Video)
- U Got It Bad (Video)
- U-Turn (Video)
- U Remind Me (Video)
Album Description
Exclusive Asian pressing of the R & B superstar's 2001 album now includes a bonus Audio / Video CD (15 tracks in all). The videos (viewable on most DVD players) include, 'U Remind Me', 'U Got It Bad' & Turn'. The bonus audio tracks include three on the first CD, 'Pop Ya Collar', 'T.T.P' & 'Separated' & the bonus disc features, 'Pop Ya Collar (G Force Double Bass Flex Remix)', 'U Remind Me Remix (Feat. Blu Cantrell & Method Man)', 'U Got It Bad (Soul Power Mix)', 'U Got It Bad (Tee's Latin Mix)', 'U Got It Bad (Tee's Dub)', 'U-Turn (Almight Remix)', 'U Don't Have To Call (Pound Boogie Vocal)' & 'U R The One'. 29 tracks in all. Packaged in a slimline jewel case which is housed in a slipcase which features exclusive artwork.Album Details
Asian Only Bonus Edition features the Original 17 Track Hit Album plus a Bonus Audio-visual Disc with Six Remixes plus the Original Music Videos of Usher's Two Biggest Hits to Date. Also features Different Cover Art.
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8701
Usher Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005LJLE Release Date: 2001-11-27 |
Tracks:
- Intro-Lude 8701
- U Remind Me
- I Don't Know - Diddy, Usher
- Twork It Out
- U Got It Bad
- Pop Ya Collar
- If I Want To
- I Can't Let U Go
- U Don't Have to Call
- Without U (Interlude)
- Can U Help Me
- How Do I Say
- Hottest Thing
- Good Ol' Ghetto
- U-Turn
- T.T.P.
- Separated
- U Remind Me [Kc's Smooth Remix][*]
Album Details
Japanese version featuring a bonus track: U Remid Me (KC's Smooth Remix feat. Chemistry...A Chemistry Joint 001)Customer Reviews:
USHER U R THE BEST.......2001-11-22
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8701
Usher Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00008G7GG Release Date: 2002-10-15 |
Tracks:
- Intro-Lude 8701
- U Remind Me
- I Don't Know - Puff Daddy, Usher
- Twork It Out
- U Got It Bad
- If I Want To
- I Can't Let U Go
- U Don't Have to Call
- Without U (Interlude)
- Can U Help Me
- How Do I Say
- Hottest Thing
- Good Ol' Ghetto
- U-Turn
- U R the One
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