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First single off Boyz 2 Men's new album
Buddha

2009-09-27 19:22:35

Total Posts: 447
http://www.limelinx.com/files/4a871cde81d84aef5663a3292f57e7d1

remake of Mariah's "Open Arms"

R&B Guru

2009-09-27 20:26:22

Total Posts: 2101
o man, i gotta check this out later. Thanks buddha!

JohnnyAwesome24

2009-09-27 22:36:40

Total Posts: 1411
Meh... it is good and all. I like how you call it Mariahs btw. It just isn't special

honeycomb112

2009-09-28 10:05:53

Total Posts: 40
wow they have a new album bless you for the info

R&B Guru

2009-09-28 10:29:06

Total Posts: 2101
I'm a little disappointed. This seems more like Throwback than Motown in terms of quality. the guys sound good but the production and delivery just seem really underwhelming.

Moofu

2009-09-29 00:13:46

Total Posts: 404
Shawn's voice sounds so shot. It's not terrible but I'd take the Nu Flavor version over it.

BoyIIVints

2009-09-29 04:50:53

Total Posts: 13
I think they should of done it a capella. the instrumental sounds kinda cheesy compared to the original rock ballad. it would of been also nice if they extended the song or added Nate more.

i like the song, but considering its boyz II men. a lot more could of been done vocally. I think Wanya saved the song.

I hope this song does not reflect the album.

R&B Guru

2009-09-29 05:51:18

Total Posts: 2101
It's funny, having listened to this song a bunch of times now, it's starting to sink in a little better.

Some thoughts...

Having listened to Journey's version, I love their instrumental as BoyIIVints said. The verses also have a hoarseness to it in Journey's that seems to add to the meaning.


However, I like the Boyz II Men version a lot, but for different reasons. As Boy said, Wanya really rocks the song. Wanya chorus is MUCH BETTER Journey chorus. He's just got so much power. I like the rise and fall of the vocals but still, something about Shawn's opening verse just seems like it doesn't have any punch to it, I'm with Moofu there. Lastly, around 2:40, the final chorus just seems too confused with so many things going on at once that it almost sounds like mumbling.

Overall, a good first step but I think they can step it up some.

ilikeit

2009-09-29 07:29:46

Total Posts: 951
I don't agree they need to start working on new songs. Loved the motown thing it put them back in the spotlight and showed that they still got it lets move on.

R&B Guru

2009-09-29 08:17:50

Total Posts: 2101
haha yea, well GOOD new songs ilikeit :). I don't want another The Remedy.

I'm evaluating the song based on the fact that we're stuck with covers

JohnnyAwesome24

2009-09-29 08:40:53

Total Posts: 1411
NO FREAKING COVERS. Jesus H Christ.... its Boyz II Men. If this is what we are going to get.... just eat a bullet guys.

w00sh

2009-09-29 11:24:31

Total Posts: 20
I'd much prefer the guys to record an album of their own material, I agree that they're too good to be doing covers all of the time.

On another note, I'm happy to see them back though.

Havok214

2009-09-29 19:23:31

Total Posts: 294
They plan on releasing a all-original album next year which will be something like their 20 year anniversary. They also talked about the possibility of Mike coming back.

As far as the song: I think this version is ok but I prefer Journey and Mariah actually.

BoyIIVints

2009-09-29 20:48:06

Total Posts: 13
yea i heard about the possibility of mike coming back when i saw them in concert just recently. man that would be awwsome.

Buddha

2009-10-05 14:02:01

Total Posts: 447
"Back For Good" [Take That Cover]
http://www.limelinx.com/files/60d49ef26c80888202ae14bef733c315

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