8701 - Usher

"8701" is the third studio album from the R&B superstar Usher. The name of this comes from the the years which Usher's career had been entertaining, from 1987-2001, at that time. This album managed to achieve a #1 in this country as well as five singles of which none did worse than a top-twenty. I believe that this album was the peak of this performers career however, many would say that the LP following this, "Confessions" was greater due to its awards and sales. Usher's style was a lot different from what was seen later on in the 2004 album as it contained many less slow songs, all about relationships and such, this does have a ...  Read the complete review

Back in 2001 this was the album that caused Usher to storm the music charts and become a huge star. He had released some well received singles before but nothing to hint at the massive success of 8701. You may be wondering about the title of the album and what those numbers mean. Well it's the release date of the album. August 7th 2001. It's August as it is the American way. Anway now on to the album in question 8701 and Usher tried to convey a more personal style to his songs as his songwriting improved, and he did that with superb ballads like U Got It bad which was a huge single, Can U Help Me and the achingly beautiful Seperated to finish off the ...  Read the complete review

8701 was released back in July 2001 by a 22 year old Usher as his follow up from his previous two albums. He was only 15 when he released his first album back in 1994 and since then has gone right up in the chart ratings. He typically sang songs which was firmly within the r n b genre that would be sported by singers such as P Diddy and Ja Rule today yet he also shows hints of a more laidback pop genre as well in this album. “Intro Lude” is the first track up on the album and only 44 seconds long, it seems to be a regular occurrence of the majority of American artists to open their albums with an interlude or introduction. It’s simply a message from Usher to ...  Read the complete review

Usher has undeniably broke thoroughly into the mainstream with the release of his latest album 8701 in 2001. In received rave reviews from R 'n' B critics while walking away with the Best Album award in the MOBO awards. Yes 2001 was a great year for Usher. He established himself as a serious professional R 'n' B artist, while still maintaining his ability to switch between genres. Originally scheduled to be labelled All about, 8701 was delayed and renamed 8701 because of the high level of bootlegs circulating; it was greatly feared Usher would not receive full benefits from his album if released under the same name. I'm sure you have ...  Read the complete review

Ok, Ok... I admit I have a 'little' thing for Usher! Well actually a rather 'HUGE' crush on him! He is so incredibly lovely and he now has a matching album to go with his charming looks, a charming album named '8701'!!! This album is Ushers second now, it has been out for quite a while now and I know many, many people who have this album, mates from both sexes find this as a 'have to have' CD in your collection! I have owned this CD for a while now and listen to it 24/7 (you may think I'm sad but it is basically that good!) Whats so 'UsHeRLiCiOuS' about this '8701' then hey!? ...  Read the complete review