Album Description 2008 album from the R&B superstar. Here I Stand is Usher's follow-up to his history-making, nine-times platinum-selling Confessions. The album tells the story of growth: triumphant, reflective, somewhat defiant and it marks a new period in Usher's life and creative expression. Here I Stand finds Usher working with some of the best producers and writers around including Polow Da Don, Jermaine Dupre, Dre & Vidal and Dream & Tricky Stewart. Features the first single 'Love In The Club'. Laface.
Customer Reviews:
outstanding albumJuly 5, 2008 I've always been a fan of Usher. I consider confessions a masterpiece. Here i Stand is by far Usher's best cd of his carrer. You can tell this man has grown up since 2004 and to me the music is better that way. Every single track is a classic. buy this cd you will love it.
I love this album!July 5, 2008 If you want some good soul/R&B music, then I DEFINITELY recommend this album. Usher has really matured into a man on this album, and his music is only getting better as he's growing. His ballads are beautiful and everyone can relate to them in one way or another. My two favorite songs on this album are moving mountains and what's a man to do. This is an album everyone should have in their collection.
Plesantly surprisedJuly 4, 2008 I have to say that I didn't expect to like this album, even after hearing good reviews from friends about it. Well, I'm really glad I gave it a shot, it's a wonderful, mature album and I basically like every song. Usher did a great job this time around.
Maturity & Vulnerability Makes A Great ArtistJuly 3, 2008 You're not gonna find another "Yeah!" here or another 8701. What you will find is a reflection of a real man in a real part of his life. This is the strongest effort I've heard out of Usher and I didn't skip any of the songs once I put the CD in. It did take a few listens to get the message, only because I myself am not in a committed, substantial relationship. It's a different, more mature vibe than his previous efforts considering that "Confessions" was a bit more mature than his first three efforts. My favorite cuts "Here I Stand", "Before I Met You", "Moving Mountains", "Trading Places", "The Best Thing" with Jay-Z and "Love You Gently". There are a few misteps like "This Ain't Sex" which sounds more like a demo for an unsigned artist than a track on a star's album. "Sex In Club Pt. 2" a terrible use of Beyonce & Lil' Wayne and what's the point of doing a second part when you have a remix with T.I.?. It would've been nice to see a more original cut with Beyonce on the album. Although he gave more than I expected, it would've been a near flawless album without the misteps.
Usher New CD "here I Stand"!!July 1, 2008 I played this CD the day I got it & Loved it, as I love Usher & all his songs anyway, Keep up the good work Usher Raymond. :);)
