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Love in the Future is the fifth studio album by American singer John Legend. The album was released on August 30, 2013, by GOOD Music and Columbia Records. [1] The album, executive produced by Legend, Kanye West and Dave Tozer, features guest appearances from Kimbra, Rick Ross, Stacy Barthe and Seal. [2]
Sep 3, 2013 · Review: John Legend’s ‘Love in the Future’ LP Sells You A Dream. By Clover Hope. September 3, 2013 3:26pm. John Legend nestles into nuptial soul without a hitch. As “safe” as he...
Aug 30, 2013 · John Legend’s fourth album, Love in the Future, follows his 2008 album Evolver and his 2010 joint album Wake Up! with The Roots.
Sep 2, 2013 · Love in the Future by John Legend released in 2013. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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- “The Beginning”
- “Made to Love”
- “All of Me”
- “You & I (Nobody in The World)”
“Love In The Future (Intro)” establishes the tone, foreshadowing the love-centric theme of the album. The intro is built in the pop-rock-soul idiom (think “Show Me” from Once Again). “The Beginning”proceeds, finding Legend locked into a committed relationship. It begins with adulation: Later, the relationship progresses: Ultimately, “The Beginning”...
“Made To Love” brilliantly samples “Video Clash” (Lil Louis). Legend is joined by odd-ball, alt-pop singer Kimbra. The record balances the past and the present. It’s contemporary with ultra-rhythmic, pummeling drums. Yet, it’s still firmly planted in soul, the style that perfectly suits Legend musically. Ultimately, “Made to Love” ranks among his m...
The thoughtful “All of Me” strips down to piano, vocals, and robots, with sensational results. The record is gorgeous through and through, with Legend delivering a stellar vocal. The lyrics are chivalrous to the nth degree, refreshing in age dominated by sex. “Hold On Longer” doesn’t top the aforementioned power trio, but continues an impressive sh...
Ballad “You & I (Nobody In The World)” is radiant, continuing to exhibit the utmost class. Released as a follow-up single to “All of Me,” it never picked up the same steam. That’s unfortunate – it’s another well-written, chivalrous song. “Asylum” slightly overreaches, delving into modern R&B. It’s imperfect, but deserving of accolades for its ambit...
Sep 13, 2013 · John Legend captures the intimacy of the R&B genre without sacrificing the core music, which keeps it interesting for everyone. Whether you’ve fallen victim to cuffing season or you’re simply looking for some good music, Love in the Future can be your album.
Sep 3, 2013 · Music Critic review of Love in the Future, the Sep 3, 2013 album release by John Legend. There are few names bigger than John Legend when it comes to R&B.
