dirrtyfeature: Ciara’s “Fantasy Ride” album review

The third studio album by Ciara, Fantasy Ride will be released in the UK on May 3rd 2009 and worldwide on May 5th 2009. Fantasy Ride was supposed to be a 3 discs affair, but at the end it only became a single disc release due to the management change.

First Impressions

rickified:
This album also suffers from the fate of being pushed back a couple of times, though not as much as Keri's. Expectations are high due to the idea of being 3 discs in the first place, but then the concept fell apart. The album's listenable, a slight improvement from "Evolution". I did liked "Like A Boy" though. =)

dirrtysean:
With the flop of Go Girl (feat T-Pain), it was good enough to push the release date of Fantasy Ride from September 2008 to May 2009. Never Ever (feat. Young Jeezy) was later chosen as the new lead single. In my opinion, it is a totally different approach by Ciara's team. She always have a dancey uptempto lead single. As expected, Never Ever didnt do as well as expected. The Collaboration with Justin Timberlake, Love Sex Magic was released soon after as her 2nd single. The song managed to peaked at #10 at the Billboard Hot 100 charts. With the success for this single, Ciara's camp can relax when it comes out in next week everywhere worldwide (except for the Japan market, which will be the week after)

Standout Tracks

Ciara to the Stage
rickified: A mid-tempo groove song. A decent album opener. I can't help but compare this song to Keri Hilson. Hmm....
Love Sex Magic (Featuring Justin Timberlake)
rickified: 2nd single from the album. The song that single-handedly revive the hype of the album from flopsville. With the help of Justin Timberlake and his production team, this song definitely set the charts on fire. Paired with the steamy music video, it's all good. =)
dirrtysean: Whats not to love about the song. But i prefer the remixes tho. Especially the Jason Nevins Electric Bounce Radio Mix
Turntables (Featuring Chris Brown)
rickified: Gotta admit this song is HAWT!!! An indian-infused track. Everyone seems to be jumping on the 'Slumdog' bandwagon. The Pussycats did with "Jai Ho", added lyrics to it. High chances that this song would be a single.
dirrtysean: I like this song, but i dont like the hindie influence in it. Will probably sound better off without it.
Never Ever (Featuring Young Jeezy)
rickified: 1st single. "Go Girl" is more like a teaser single since it wasn't successful at all. This song grows on you. Dubbed to be similar to "Promise". It didn't really did well on the charts either.
Pucker Up
rickified: An uptempo song. Fast songs are what Ciara does best. Her 'kisses' are addictive in this song. Heh. =)
I Don't Remember
dirrtysean: Written by Ne-Yo. It has Ne-Yo's vibe all over it. Just another Ne-Yo Nemo Emo song. He contributed his vocals in the chorus.
Keep Dancing
dirrtysean: Produced and written by Tricky Steward and The-Dream. The Demo version which i heard previously which features The-Dream himself seeems to sound better! But it's still not a bad song.
Work
dirrtysean: A typical Ciara/Missy E crunk song. Love the catchy "Work Work Work Work" Part

Final Verdict

rickified: Some songs are definitely filler materials. Just wished that she could release an all uptempo song album. This album pales in conparison with Keri's album. Proves that Miss Keri is here to stay. It doesn't help that Ciara has a voice that's like thin ice either. Maybe the bonus tracks could save her. Perhaps. Production wise, it's an all stars affair with Danja, The Dream, Darkchild and Tricky Stewart headlining. It's an ok album. Not memorable for me.

dirrtysean: This album does not have any good standout tracks. I wonder what will be her next single would be?

Rating

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