Customer Reviews
John Legend -Get Lifted 
2007-09-16
CD lives up to his name - It is a Legend. Perfect soulful and sweet.
I got Lifted!!!!!!!!!! 2007-08-28
This is trully one of John Legend's greatest works. I hope there are many more.
a Legend? 
2007-08-08
This is the first cd of his I bought, and I was disappointed some of the lyrics seemed more mean-spirited and harsh than I expected/they needed to be. One of my favorite r&b (Stevie the Wonder) never utters a harsh word, but can state a negative opinion w/out offending. Maybe it's a maturity issue, either his or mine, I'm not sure.
disillusioned but good 
2007-08-02
John Legend is a great and wonderful singer composer etc., but cursing on a CD takes away from an album, it changes the feeling you get from it. I got this on sale, and since I didn't see any warning about elicit content I didn't worry even though I saw Snoop Dog as one of the persons featured on the CD so I figured safe buy. I should have know better the people who produce these CD led you to think it is a safe buy when it is not then you get it home and you are disappointed. For those that don't care about such things it is a great CD great smooth sounds and great lyrics. I just wish I could get some art without negative hate word such as cursing, unless it serves meanful purpose in what the artist is trying to convey and not just saying it because they can. For instance if you happen to be telling a story in your song and you are angry then that maybe appropriate to have a curse word because curse words are used to convey anger. You don't use a curse word to convey how much you love some one or lust for them. You certainly won't get a kiss from me! I need to research these CDs before I buy them even if there isn't a warning on them. Before buying a CD check [..] and see if it is appropriate if you are about positive living. I would buy another John Legend CD because I think is his an artist with integrity.
Kinky Boots DVD 
2007-06-27
When shopping for the Kinky Boots Sound Track CD, Amazon popped up the movie DVD and I made the mistake of ordering that. It took a very nice vendor an several weeks (plus postage) to return the item.
I placed an order for the CD on 6/16 and am still waiting for it. It is taking a long time.
So much potential, and yet... 2008-06-06
Ordinary People and Used To Love U are very good, old-fashioned soul songs with a modern twist. Unfortunately there's not much else here that maintain that high quality except for the sublime interlude Let's Get Lifted Again. Now here John Legend & Co. are really onto something special.
Decent singer, but What's all the fuss about? 2008-01-23
Perhaps it's just the hype that has surrounded Mr. Legend for the last few years or so, but after listening to "Get Lifted" I wonder what the fuss is about. Sure he has soft vocals and appears talented on the piano, but I think every 'fan' has heard better.
He is no "Luther (Vandross)." Not that he should or wants to be compared to that great voice, but those songs stand the test of time and are iconic in this genre of music. Legend is entertaining and light, but not groundbreaking. Perhaps we have gotten so used to hip-hop tainted songs about violence or even the sappy, doo-wop love songs from R&B boy bands that populated 1990s airwaves, making John Legend somewhat of a breath of fresh air. Maybe so, but I expected more.
That is not to say that he is not talented. His live performance DVD is spectacular, and some of the tracks from his follow up cd are amazing, particularly "Show Me," which is haunting and beautiful with some of the most thoughtful yet simple lyrics that truly great songs are made.
A few elements of "Get Lifted" are cute. The voicemail message from his parents is a nice touch, although it is juxtaposed against the explicit lyrics of one of the tracks that indicates even this fresh new voice can't seem to stay away from testosterone laiden rap lyrics about sex.
The cd is worth having since there are so few original male vocal R&B artists making thoughtful, relaxing and contemporary music. I recommend buying the DVD instead.
Great! 2007-12-14
Seriously, it's one of the best debut albums I've ever heard. Almost all the songs are standouts. Definitely worth the cash spent.
Truly Gifted 2007-10-29
John Legend is amazing. The soul, the swagger, the sexy!! I can hear this cd all day, everyday!!
"Get Lifted", Lifts high 2007-10-11
This is a great album - John Legend is tremendously talented and its well displayed through out the entire album. The beat is hot, the lyrics are touching, funny and true to life - it is one album that remains in the 12 disk changer as others are swapped.
