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Rebirth (by Jennifer Lopez, Pop)

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Singing lessons?


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that sexy art-shots (topless but coyly covered) and that trademark exaggerated wiggle somehow don't diminish Jennifer Lopez's wholesome charm.

Positive messages: Too many gooey "I'll give it all up for you" lyrics.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Some coyly (covered) topless photos, some sexy innuendo.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Limited edition comes with a perfume sample!
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: A few mild drinking references.

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Families can talk about what makes a performer good. In Jennifer Lopez's case, singing is a problem. Ask your kids if they think looks dance moves are that important.

What's the story?

What's the story?

Jennifer Lopez is said to be reinventing herself on REBIRTH. But despite a catchy number or two (just try to get "Get Right" out of your head once you've heard it a few times) her fourth studio album mostly falls flat. Lopez just doesn't have the vocal chops required to hit this one out of the park.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

"Get Right," the first single, percolates with manic horn riffs and the kind of infectious energy that makes thin vocals irrelevant. But as the well-produced tracks roll along, it becomes more and more apparent that Jennifer Lopez really doesn't have much going on in the way of range or tone. By the time she slogs through the overwrought, ridiculously overproduced ballad "(I Can't Believe) This is Me," those who care about actual singing will have had way more than enough.

Most of the tracks are formulaic and predictable, hardly the new direction that the title seems to imply. The songs don't have much lyrical substance, but if there is a message it's not a great one: Clichéd images of giving it up for love rule the day. Overall, the fun of a few great dance tracks does not equal a new sound.

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Released on: March 1, 2005
Label: Sony Music
Genre: Pop

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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sohappy
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J.Lo's Rebirth is great
Jennifer Lopez CAN sing. Who wrote this? A great album, still remains one of J.Lo's best. Love "Get Right" and its Fabulous remix, as well as I Got U, Hold You Down with Fat Joe, and Cherry Pie.

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