Timbaland Album: “Timbaland Presents Shock Value [PA]”

Generally I only buy a CD if I like at least 3/4 songs, with this CD I liked Give it to Me with JT and Nelly F. that I had to have the CD. I knew I wouldn't be disappointed b/c all of Timbalands beat are always fresh and new. After a few listens through I really was surprised how much I liked the whole CD. He has songs with everyone from Missy, to Justin, to Elton John, and Fallout Boy. This CD really shows his skills to work with any and all kinds of music and with any and all types of groups.

A Multicultural CD That's Not For The Closed Minded

By Effrem J. Adams

This CD is very intense, original, and well produced. Unfortunately it will go right over people's heads. After listening to the album I think only people who truly appreciate music will enjoy it. "Shock Value" has no one sound to it. Instead Timbaland goes ahead of the game and brings in elements from India, Rock, Jazz, Rap, Hip-Hop, Soul, Orchestra, Choir, and even a little Country as heard in track "Time".

However this CD is certainly NOT for the closed minded and this will unfortunately be the reason for its demise. Those into one particular genre may feel alienated. Rap fans may not feel there's enough rap songs, while rockers will like the rock riffs, but won't take too keen to the rap songs. Thrown in is track "Bombay" with an Indian twist to it that is amazing. Again it's a song many will have to open their minds to.

In "Bounce" Timbaland reunites with superstar Missy Elliot along with Justin Timberlake, and Dr. Dre. You have a unique duo in "One and Only" featuring Fallout Boys which a similar track to "Dance Dance" only with bass beats and subtle flutes in the background. Timbaland shows off in "2 Man Show" featuring Elton John and Kirk Franklin choir.

Almost every song on the CD could become an instant single hit. While "Give It To Me" is a great song I wish Timbaland had took a bolder route and released a more unique track. On the plus side the CD is a pure club banger!

I don't like his first single, "give it to me", so I thought this album would suck, but I must admit this album's pretty good.

It experiments with many new things, and timbaland takes risks, such as the amazing ballad, "apologize" ft. One republic, but what's amazing is that they are all so timbaland, when you think about it.

it's like in project runway, when heidi wants her designers to take risks, but still remain true to their design concept, and make sure it still says their name-- timbaland takes musical risks but still stays true to his musical concepts and ideas.

some of the songs, you can immediately tell are timbaland, "give it to me", "scream", but there are some songs that are discreetly timbaland, like "one and only" ft. fallout boy, but within the context of the album it really works. Just give a listen to "apologize", you wouldn't believe it's a timbaland piece, but it just works with the album.

Sure the album could have been more "shocking", but i think this album's a polished, confident, comfortable album for timbaland, and i would totally recommend it.

We all know that Timbaland is an excellent producer as he has shown us in the past with such artists as: Brandy, Missy Elliott, Pussycat Dolls, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Bjork, etc..... <----- Just to name a (very) few!! His success has sky rocketed within the last year plus with the latter named artists'. Timbaland has a few solo CD's under has belt as well that have not gotten very much commercial success.

His latest release: 'Shock Value' relies heavily on collaborations and Timbalands trademark beats. His raps are not that noteworthy but they are not that prodominant on here either. (which in my opionion is really no great loss) He recruits some great talent such as: Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Elton John, Fall Out Boy, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Magoo, Missy Elliott, She Wants Revenge, Nicole Scherzinger (lead Pussycat Doll) and a name I have not heard of that appears on a number of songs that I really like: Keri Hilson.

There are a few songs on here that as soon as you hear them will right away remind you of JT's "Sexyback" - which in my opinion was kind of a "safe" choice or just plain laziness. On the other songs I really liked how Tim matches the beats with the artist with whom is singing in the song - i.e - Fall Out Boy and She Wants Revenge have a more rocky and edgy sound to them which are both excellent. The pairing with Elton John thrives a lot on piano. Another great track. One of my favorite songs "Bounce" F/ Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott & Dr. Dre. Very catchy song - Missy has the most standout line with "Hel* naw, like Britney Spears I wear no draws! CLASSIC.

Every song is a standout and worth the purchase. It could have sone without the carbon copy "Sexyback" sounding songs but the rest of the CD more than makes up for it.

I've been a fan of his beats since Aaliyah's One in a Million (1996). Over 10 years later and he still has me bumpin' to some awesome beats! I found that I loved Justin Timberlake's CD and enjoyed other tracks he's produced as well. So I broke down and bought Shock Value. I can say that I love it immensely! I love his style. All of these tracks could be put on the radio and be instant hits. He has a nice range of guest artists as well. In a time when people put out 10-12 tracks max on their albums, I gotta say I'm loving that he gives us 17. What a bang for your buck indeed! Timbaland rocks. Brilliance indeed! He layers his music so well and changes it up throughout the track too. I can't get over how much I'm loving this cd.