Terius Youngdell Nash better known as The Dream released his third studio album on June 29th, 2010 called Love King.
The album heads straight into Love King the albums self-titled name, it’s the type of song that is expected from The Dream nothing surprising and safe. Makeup Bag starts off with finger snaps that give the song an immediate ease that can never go wrong. It’s topped off with The Dream’s intimate voice. His voice could be compared to soft whispers that you wish could be spoken all over your body. Towards the end of the song TI breaks it up in a complimenting way. Yamaha, is a modern day Prince song but watered down. One of best song on the album besides F.I.L.A. has to be Florida University. I felt like this song brought it back to I Luv Your Girl off the Love Hate album. The rhythm of the song is consistent with poppy drums and thick layered synths. It’s fun and everything we love about The Dream. The song ends in a hilarious fashion of him saying “I did it again mother fucker” and he did with that particular song. Take Care Of Me is a soul bearing song coating it with cymbals, piano chords, and peaks of heart moving guitar sounds of him confessing how his love is consuming and willing to let go if you are. The album ends with Sorry acapella style in the most charming way. This is the type of song that can define an artist and The Dream is definitely gifted.
Love King fell short of what it could have been. It had the potential of being the best album of 2010. One of the main disappointments of this album was the constant overlaying of vocals and not taking more risks musically. Having said that I have always cherished The Dream and had a personal connection with most of his lyrics relating to what was going on in my life, but in an unbiased opinion it could have been better and more memorable.
Rating: 6/10
Label: Radio Killa/Def Jam
Favorite Tracks: Make Up Bag, F.I.L.A., Florida University, Sorry
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