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| Artist: Raphael Saadiq
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $13.97
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Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 111
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 708585
UPC: 886970858526
EAN: 0886970858526
ASIN: B001CY2EL6
Release Date: September 16, 2008
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Almost there...that's the way I see it. DJ COA September 21, 2008
DJ Come of Age (Kaiserslautern, Germany)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
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Outstanding.... September 16, 2008
J. McCOY (oklahoma city, Ok)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Bringing back that old motown sound of the 50's and 60's very good CD what the game needed right about now!. If you haven't coped this CD you need to go and get it!.
Ray's Downtown Sound September 17, 2008
itsmejoser (Los Angeles, CA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
If your idea of complete R&B is a formulaic, disposable album (Omarion) or one with hits and teenagers in mind when crafted (Chris Brown), this album is not for you. This is grown folks' music. Raphael Saadiq has been making music for more than twenty years now, and "The Way I See It" is not only a tribute to his influences, but an illustration of his own "Downtown Sound." Although the music undoubtedly resembles the classic soul of Eddie Kendricks, The Four Tops, Tom Bell (producer), The Delfonics, Booker T., etc., Saadiq is talented enough to shine through and demonstrate his own unique traits. In contrast to Amy Winehouse, who competently interprets the 60's soul sound, Saadiq is directly involved with his music as songwriter, producer, singer and musician (he plays the bass, drums and guitar, to name a few). With such thorough involvement, Saadiq's unique touches are evident throughout the album. Despite the bonus track with an unnecessary Jay-Z appearance, this is a solid, entertaining outing for the accomplished musician. Songs like "100 Yard Dash," "Staying in Love" and "Let's Take a Walk" will make you want to fire up the Falcon and drive Downtown to the grooviest dance floor.
 Too dope for these days... September 19, 2008
J. Semer (your earhole, USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
...or is it? Well, it almost is, and it seems from some of the reviews around here that some people aren't feeling it. I guess I can understand that...if you don't like good music. Did you dig Al Green's latest? Good for you. Now buy this. Now. If you're at all a fan of motown, or Sam Cooke type stuff with some excellent production values, don't hesitate. If you're a fan of good music, don't hesitate. Do it. Now.
Cheers,
mudstar
Sounds Of The 60's (Rating: 9 out of 10- -4.5 stars) September 24, 2008
Chandler (Atlanta (College Park), Georgia)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was kind of skeptical of buying this since I read in a few reviews of Raphael Saadiq taking his new album, The Way I See It, back into the 60's. I admit, I had to let this concept grow on me a little bit, only because I was not familiar with that kind of music. Thankfully it did, because the whole vibe does remind me of old 60's soul music. My dad, who grew up around the early/mid 60's, always played that kind of music during long road trips. So hearing something like this clicked in my head, as memories of those times.
Raphael Saadiq always had a great voice, all the way from his Tony Toni Tone days (they always loved that kind of music), so his vocals just flows with the vibe (on "Oh Girl" is vocals sounds like the lead singer from The Spinners). With upbeat songs such as "Sure Hope You Mean It" and "Keep Marchin'" has an old vibe to it. Love songs don't fail like the swingy (I guess I can make up a word too) "Big Easy", and the great sounding "Just One Kiss" with the help of Joss Stone. My favorite on here is "Oh Girl", and even the second take with Jay-Z is a bonus. Another favorite is "Never Give You Up" with CJ Hilton background vocals and legend Stevie Wonder playing his signature harmonica. Love it.
The Way I See It is a very conceptual album that is great. The music is sort of a time machine to bring back nostalgic memories for me (and if you were around that time, it does a lot more for you). With the nice sounding vocals and swell production, this is one that I will keep in heavy rotation for a while, and that's "the way I see it". Peace.
Lyrics: A
Production: A
Guest Appearances: A-
Musical Vibes: A+
Top 5 Tracks:
1. Oh Girl [2nd take] (featuring Jay-Z)
2. Never Give You Up (featuring CJ Hilton and Stevie Wonder)
3. Big Easy
4. Sure Hope You Mean It
5. Keep Marchin'
Honorable Mention:
1. 100 Yard Dash
2. Just One Kiss (featuring Joss Stone)
3. Calling
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