I haven't been excited about an album in a while. Usually if I am excited, once I hear the project, I toss it to the side or only listen to a few tracks. I think I tend to do this because a lot of music that is released now is so slow, drab and dull that I get bored easily.
On Monday, I saw a post from Centric TV that they were streaming SWV's new album, "I Missed Us." I thought at the time that the album would be another drab slow-jam project with a "neo-soul" feel. Well, THANKFULLY, it's not. Upon first listen, I thought it was a decent project. Well, I received my copy from Amazon yesterday when I got home and have listened to it constantly from the moment I got it.
This album is the much needed "breath of fresh air" that is needed in traditional r&b today. The songs remind you of the late 80s and early 90s (before hip-hop and trans-pop took over the airwaves). Do the songs sound dated? I would say no. The sound is definitely today, just with a 90s flair.
So far, my favorite tracks are "Co-Sign" (the lead single) and "Love Unconditionally." I like them because they are very reminiscent of a time gone by.
The only negative thing I can say about some of the album is that some of the lyrics tend to sound a tad juvenile for some damn-near 40 year olds to be singing. Though the songs don't have lyrics that sound like a child may be singing them, but some of them tend to be intended for 20 year olds vs 40 year olds.
That being said, I still think this is one of the best albums I've purchased so far this year. I hope this album performs well and encourages writers and producers to bring the tempo back to r&b radio.
Kelvin
