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 Would have been "B-" effort, but cheesy effects take it to "C" Feb 11, 2010
I am a moderate (but not fanatical) fan of Erykah Badu, in that I own and frequently listen to Baduzym and Mama's Gun and love those albums. I was disapointed by this one, it is a clear notch below in terms of musicality and inventiveness, and lacks some of the "freshness" of the other two. To be sure there are a couple of outstanding tracks, like "That Hump", that has some of her trademark musicality and unique combination of vocal harmony and mood, but this is balanced with an unfortunate introduction of cheesy "gag" interludes and other bizarre interruptions that remind me of rap albums from the 1990s. Unfortunate direction, I hope she moves away from that and goes back to pure music, those "interludes" are embarassing.
 Don't just listen to it once...you'll be missing out. Feb 11, 2010
This album is truly one that grows on you. You might love it the first time (or not), but you will be in-love by the third. So listen, listen and listen again. Pay attention to the lyrics, they are the truth. Do not sleep through it just listening to the beat. Anyway, a beautiful album Ms. Badu. Thank you.
 3-1/2 stars -- Not 100% out of the trenches, but... Dec 27, 2009
First off, I hope everyone realizes that Erykah Badu is probably not going to be able to make another Baduizm. I've always been a fan of hers, but I couldn't really get into Worldwide Underground. But after all the buzz I heard about New Amerykah Part One (4th World War), I finally decided to check it out.
I have to say that this album is a little overrated. For starters, many of the six and seven-minute songs are that long only because after the actual songs are over, they're followed by some out-of-place political speeches by some unknown male. Also, there are a number of times where Erykah provides bizarre lyrics and thus makes you wonder exactly what she's talking about (see "The Cell" or "Amerykahn Promise"). "My People" sounds like a loop, and to call the production on "Twinkle" disorganized would be an understatement.
It's a relief when Erykah's more standard fare shows up, like on "Honey", "Master Teacher" (featuring vocals from a Stones Throw artist named Georgia Anne Muldrow), "Me" and possibly "That Hump". New Amerykah Part One isn't a bad album but it isn't a classic like everyone says it is -- in fact, it's her least accessible album, so B.I.F.
Anthony Rupert
Sista Girl's Pissed! Nov 23, 2009
There are elements here of the typically grounding/healing, watery and spiritual Baduizms as well as a new, aggressive and more socially-conscious flava in place too. The packaging says it all and there's an awful lot goin' on in that afro of hers. Amazingly, it's all been put to music. The message here is at times frightening, but real and the beats make it even more urgent. The spoken interlude of "Master Teacher" is unsettling to the point where I have trouble listening to it when I'm alone in the dark, but after all is said and done, the panic is lifted by the hidden bonus track and hit single, "Honey," which comes in with its emotional rescue to lighten things up a bit. This is some serious, serious stuff and can leave one feeling a tad disturbed,(but no less awakened) as it IS rather different from the Badu norm we're all used to. I salute the excellence of her artistry.
I loved it.. She is growing into her own. Nov 20, 2009
I loved this album. Not sure why this doesn't have higher stars. Too funky for most but just right for me.
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