Beautiful World Thicke

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  • Release Date: 04/15/2003
  • Sales Rank: 26,423
  • Label: INTERSCOPE RECORDS
  • UPC: 606949337520

Listener Rating: (12 ratings)

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Beautiful World

1LISTENOh Shooter / Robin Thicke 4:36
2LISTENA Beautiful World / Robin Thicke 4:43
3LISTENSuga Mama / Robin Thicke 4:33
4LISTENFlowers in Bloom / Robin Thicke 3:46
5LISTENWhen I Get You Alone / Robin Thicke 3:37
6LISTENThe Stupid Things / Robin Thicke 3:46
7LISTENI'm a Be Alright / Robin Thicke 3:14
8LISTENBrand New Jones / Robin Thicke 4:33
9LISTENVengas Conmigo / Robin Thicke 4:02
10LISTENFlex / Robin Thicke 3:31
11LISTENMake a Baby / Robin Thicke 2:37
12LISTENShe's Gangsta / Robin Thicke 3:51
13LISTENLazy Bones / Robin Thicke 3:47
14LISTENCherry Blue Skies / Robin Thicke 4:22

Editorial Reviews

Beautiful World marks the debut from one of Alan Thicke's sons, Robin. Like Morrissey, Thicke rides his last name, but musically he's on track with Jamiroquai and Justin Timberlake. He comes up with a delectable pop mix that's part Motown and part funk, giving Beautiful World a wide musical palette of sensuality and color. Thicke sets things up to be an emotional roller coaster that is self-searching and hungry for love, and such a move is impressive, but from the album opener, "Oh Shooter," one can sense the album struggling to develop into a full, solid set. Lyrically, Thicke is a little green, and as a singer his angel-like falsetto doesn't stretch far enough. He's riding the neo-soul/blue-eyed soul wave of the new millennium, which is definitely a welcomed effort inside the world of radio-tailored pop music. Unfortunately, that poses Beautiful World to get lost in the shuffle. Those who will take the time to really listen to Thicke's sweet stories will find Beautiful World to be enjoyable. "Brand New Jones" is a sunshiny groove layered in golden, synth hooks. "Flowers in Bloom" and the title track swoon with a springlike appeal; quick electronic beats soar throughout the latter, making for a feel-good moment. "When I Get You Alone" samples Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5" for a funky R&B cut, and Thicke is stylishly slick throughout this sexy romp until the words, "Baby girl, you the sh*t/That makes you my equivalent" cheese things out. "I'm 'a Be Alright" doesn't do much better, for Thicke's vocals are hushed for some added sexual appeal, Lenny Kravitz-style, but it's already been done before. "Cherry Blue Skies" allows the album to bounce back just a bit before coming to a close. It's too bad Thicke didn't make Beautiful World as strict and raw as this perfect smooth soul standout, but it's safe to say that it's a sign of good things to come. Thicke has potential and Beautiful World is real, but much too focused on being a hardcore soul thing. Remy Shand pulled it off, but Thicke tried too hard. MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide

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Blue-Eyed Everythingby Anonymous

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February 28, 2007: One of the hardest things to do is to try to explain the wonders of this album. It's rock, meets soul, meets pop, meets funk, meets indie, meets every other genre one could think of. Each track in a way takes a person through a different section of the artist's mind. "Shooter" is the true telling of a bank robbery played over grooves with southern undertones. While "Vegas Conmingo" floats you through strong latin beats and rifts. "Stupid Things" is a remarkable and soulful ballad where it's just Thicke and his piano. There are so many other glorious tracks where words could do no justice. The lyrics tell about the hardship of life, but greatly focuses on the beauty of it. This album is a must for anyone with an eclectic ear. Five years later this album is still in heavy rotion, but now in my iPod (since I've worn down my CD copy).

The boy can sing!by Anonymous

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January 30, 2004: This long awaited album did not let me down the songs are wonderful as the flow of the entire cd. What did let me down was the label execs, producers and PR. Thicke could have won best new artist this year if they had done their jobs! Great album, terrible label! If you're tired of the same ole stuff on the radio want something different go get this CD!


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