Timbaland - Shock Value II ( The Review )

Well, for the first time I decided to write a review of something other than a movie. Maybe I should do more of this stuff. First strike is Timbaland's third album and his sequel to his massive-hit and award winning album Shock Value almost 3 years ago that spun hits like Apologize, The Way I Are, Give It To Me, Scream and others. It also launched great new artists like Keri Hilson and other being Ryan Tedder and his band called One Republic. So how did his effort go?

This new collections doesnt sound much different than his first take on music jobbling. But it is notable that timbo really went all the way with this one.

Intro ( by DJ Felli Fel)

- This one is shit. It has that energy that makes you want it to be, well lets say a liitle bit longer. He incorporated the trademark THX score you here when a movie is presented in Dolby. Then the beat drops and tells you youre up to something.

Carry Out ( ft. Justin Timberlake)

- This one's okay but unacceptable considering its Timblo and JT who had Sexy Back, My Love, Good Foot and Give It To Me on their backtrackings. Crazy Girl ( which leaked days ago but left-out from the album) was even better.

Lose Control ( Ft. JoJo)

- Wait. It is really Jojo and she sounds so different. This one got that cool beat and a catchy teeny chorus. But sometimes Timbo's vocals cover much of the song's greatness.

Meet In Tha Middle ( Ft. Bran' Nu)

- Bran' Nu is brandy and she surprises me with this song. This one also has a tight beat and hooks. A good club song.

Say Something ( Ft. Drake )

- The second single is a good rap song but fails short to deliver a momenta. No Bridge or whatever for me. But I like this song specially the intro where Drake breaks in and "..this shit is all I know".

Tomorrow In A Bottle ( Ft. Chad Kroeger & Sebastian)

- I was looking forward for this song. I Should have liked it since Im a bit of a Nickelback fan but this song is kinda lame. And Chad's vocal didnt fit Timbo's beat at all, and vice versa. Skip.

We Belong To The Music ( Ft. Miley Cyrus)

- Its noisy and flat. Its more like a children song but aimed for adults. The beat is similar to Ashlee Simpson's "Outta My Head" which burried her under. I hope this one would do the same for Ciley Myrus. Skip. Skip. Skip.

Morning After Dark ( Ft. Nelly Furtado & SoShy)

- This is the first single but failed to gain recognition in radios and charts. But I dont know what's at fault. Its a good song and Nelly's verses in autotune fits perfectly. And SoShy, wow, this girl has potions. Her voice is driving. This one should build up. A good beat, catchy tune, and a hilarious video, what went wrong?

If We Ever Meet Again ( Ft. Katy Perry)

- Great Song! This is the only track where Timbo's singing is excusable. And the shift of beat at the end is something to look out for. I heard this would be the 4th Single, after Carry Out. Id say dismiss Carry Out and release this first!

Can You Feel It ( Ft. Sebastian & Esthero)

- This time Timbo tried to turn around and make House-y feel song but still roots back to his signature rapid beats and hooks. This song has potential and a good club song.

Ease Of The Liquor

-This song surprised me. It builds up and next time you knew your into it. The Mexican inspired shifts at the rear is super. Play on repeat.

Undertow ( Ft. The Fray & Esthero)

- The best and stand-out track! Its Timbo and what he does best, cool rhythm. Its sad, fleeing, and subtle. Its a potential LSS. and the best part is it features The Fray. Wow. The beat fits his voice perfectly. And Esthero's voice is haunting. I Love this one instantly. Surely Its no Apologize, but damn its good. Play on repeat, every hour of the day!

Timothy ( Where Have You Been ) ( Ft. Jet)

- This song chronicling Timbalands story is good mid-tempo song. This actually sounds different at first because of Jet's rough rock voice from the start but then builds up as a typical Timbo song. Its a good collaboration.

Long Way Down ( Ft. Daughtry)

- Good song. But has nothing that stands out.

Marchin On ( Timbo Remix) (Ft. One Republic)

- The drums matches perfectly the song. The song was already Ok when it was released in One Republic's album but this one's even better. Worth the play.

The One I Love ( Ft. Keri Hilson & D. O. E)

- Id say the leaked version with Chris Brown is better than this. Skip. Play. Your choice.

Symphony (Ft. Attitude, Bran' Nu, & D.O.E)

- The best song to end the album. I love the verses and the way the singers are introduced before each take. Its good to hear this type of Rap song that resembles the way it is done in the early 90's. Cool.