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1-1/2 stars -- Flop goes the weasel

Anthony Rupert | Milwaukee, WI | 01/28/2006

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I would just like to clear up something right away: I am not a Corey Clark hater. Although it's clear that he took the wrong approach in announcing the Paula Abdul situation, I really don't care whether or not he actually had relations with her (although the song about it, "Paulatics", is quite embarrassing -- for him, not Paula). All I care about is whether or not the music is good, and Corey's self-titled album proves that the music is indeed NOT.



The main problem with this album is, point blank, Corey cannot sing. In fact, the only song that's even tolerable on here is the very last one, "Bed of Roses". And except for that song and "Look What You've Done to Me" (a clumsy tribute to Beyoncé), everything on the album is about sex, and the lyrics are even stupider than the lyrics on R. Kelly's TP.3 Reloaded. Check "Out of Control", a song that made it obvious that Corey should never be allowed to write an entire song by himself again.



Most of the songs are pretty terrible, but lyrics especially fail in songs like "Cherry On Top", which has the chorus: "Ooh, like a cherry on top/Put your body on top of mine." There's also "Truthfully", which begins with "I want to be a part of your clothing/Preferably your G-string." (Seriously, ladies, would that turn any of y'all on?) And even when songs appear to be going well, they don't. "So Many Questions" crashes and burns beginning at the second verse, and the only saving grace to "Follow That Back" is a rap by Christopher "Kid" Reid (yes, you read that right).



Not even the remake of DeBarge's "All This Love" can save Corey Clark. People know who he is now, true, but this album is so terrible that it won't be long before it finds itself in the bargain bin along with Frankee and Young Rome's albums.



Anthony Rupert"

Talk about a class act!

Music Man | New York | 07/13/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have been an avid fan of american idol since day one. I love Paula, Simon and Randy. I really didn't want to listen or hear about Corey Clark, I was just sick of the publicity he was getting. Finally I was convinced to at least listen to his cd. I thought that I would probably not even get through the first song before I would want to turn it off. I have got to tell you that I was wrong wrong wrong wrong. He really does have a class act. Even if you don't like him. If you are a true music lover and not just a hater trying to discredit Corey, then you will have to admit that he's got it going on. I did end up buying it and I would reccommend it to anyone who wants to hear good music."

Passion and Commitment

Music Lover | Wisconson | 07/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I at times find myself wondering about todays music. Where is it going? How do we define what is good and what is not? This young man has just answered that question without a doubt! This is and I am sure will be one of the biggest selling cds that has come on the market in a long time. It has something for everyone. Dance, ballads and smooth easy listening music. The vocals are incredible. The harmonies are outstanding. I will and am recommending this to everyone I know. Way to go Corey Clark!"