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Apart from a little more drama, a notion set with the desperate urgency of opening track "Closer," not much makes Year of the Gentleman, Ne-Yo's third album in as many years, all that different from In My Own Words or Because of You. If there are any real shake-ups in the songwriter/singer's m.o., they are subtle, not glaring, typically evident only in the production wrinkles brought by his collaborators. Had each album been separated by a few years of inactivity, this lack of change might be an issue, but since breaking out with Mario's "Let Me Love You" in 2004, Ne-Yo has been nothing if not steady and consistent, a constant presence in the R&B chart who probably could not devise a gimmick if his career depended upon it -- unless you hold those natural and often uncanny Michael Jackson vocalisms, as present as ever throughout highlight "Nobody," against him. What makes the album slightly less satisfying than Ne-Yo's first two albums is that the ballads are slightly sappier and overwrought. The odds are in his favor, however, that no one has written a more gorgeous song about slothful self-loathing. That song, "Why Does She Stay," forms the front end of a two-track patch of glorious gloom -- the album's center, both literally and figuratively -- complemented by "Fade into the Background," where he watches the one who got away get married. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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- Because Of You
- Released 2007
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- In My Own Words
- Released 2006
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- In My Own Words (Edited)
- Released 2006
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- Year Of The Gentleman (Bonus Track)
- Released 2008
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Hey This album is alsome!!
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- By UnderdogJonas
- 4/29/2009 22:30:08
- Love the song no one can beat it!! That's for sure!!!
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Love Ne-Yo
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- By Tantalyzn
- 4/29/2009 19:37:05
- Ne-Yo is so talented. I love his music.
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NEYO IS SOOO COOL
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- By cyalucky97
- 3/25/2009 01:06:41
- neyo has a baby face he is soooo cute he allways wears a hat on
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You Can't Fade Ne-Yo
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- By Grand Muad Dib
- 11/24/2008 06:23:47
- Fade Into the Background is a sleeper hit on this new body of work from the songwriter/artist, Ne-Yo!
It's a wedding anti-theme. - 2 out of 2 people
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A Gentlemen's Gentleman
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- By Supertall88
- 11/2/2008 17:33:01
- This cd was worth the wait. I freaking love it.
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A Real Gentleman
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- By AwareKendellM
- 10/25/2008 21:41:43
- This was a man singing. Tracks 4, 6-12 have deep meaning but it was smooth, relaxing, and was so true. I can relate to most of these songs. Ne-yo you're doing a great job! KEEP IT UP!
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Worth the Wait
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- By DOP3Y AL3X
- 10/5/2008 20:27:11
- This album was definitely worth the wait. it is an excellent album and it shows a deeper side of Ne-Yo. I like all the songs but tracks 3,4, and 10 are the best. 1 and 2 are okay but nothing compared to the rest of the album
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This Is The Year For Ne-Yo!
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- By ShyGuy00
- 10/1/2008 20:27:58
- Originally I was a little hesitant about Ne-Yo's new CD because I was one of those guys who was actually not so impressed with his "closer" radio/new CD release song. However I am very please to say I tried him out (why not... I have the Zune Pass) and was glad I did! Out of twelve songs I was surprised that track one and two others were just ok to me. The rest are great! Try him out.
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Round 3
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- By hyeguy911
- 9/20/2008 22:03:04
- Wow! Ne-Yo's third album isn't quite like his others, but deep down, it's just as addictive as ever. While the style changes were fairly overhyped, they do mix the album up a little and keep things fresh. Definitely recommend Nobody, Fade Into The Background, and Back to What You Know! Can't wait for a fourth, Ne-Yo!
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Ne-Yo Gives us an other Great
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- By hip hop and RnB
- 9/20/2008 18:40:37
- Neyo's new album Year of the Gentleman is a great great album. all but 2 songs are GREAT i wont say wich ones!! best tracks on album are 4 and 10 great great great songs...YOU HAVE TO GO GET THIS CD!!!!
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