Make absolutely no mistake: Chris Brown is stocking his albums with more tracks than a train station to boost his streaming visibility.
Such fatty executive producing was the selling point for his last album, 2017’s 45-track Heartbreak on a Full Moon, and such is life for his new 32-song attention challenger, Indigo.
It shouldn’t be lost on a veteran superstar that the absence of physical music in the streaming era negates the need to separate digital playlists into “discs,” as the practice is far from the same listening experience when one is literally putting pause on the melodies in their brain as they scurry to put another CD or vinyl into a machine.
Nor should a veteran superstar ignore the strain a … let’s say … 28-minute separation in songs has on an album’s synergy, hence this review’s low mark despite Brown laying down A1 vocals all across its gross two-hour runtime.
Listening to 32 songs straight through is a chore.
Of course, all trespasses would be forgiven if Indigo was this era’s Trap&B Thriller but Brown, whose applauded prolificness hasn’t been behind a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit since 2007, opts to be the chaser instead of the creator.
By no means is making classic music easy but surely Virginia’s reigning prodigal son can do better than recreating his national anthem (see the lazy apologist ditty “Sorry Enough” that employs the sacred Clipse “Grindin” sample).
Indigo roughly contains three albums within its musical kaleidoscope.
There are the temporal bedroom jams such as the titular opener and sultry Trey Songz-duet “Sexy” that speak to the album’s title. There are aimless love ballads like anticlimactic ender “Play Catchup” or overwrought “You Like That” which bleed genericness (as of press time, Brown is baiting women he deems unattractive on Instagram). And then there are reaches for commercial fodder that come off half-baked (Dem Jointz’ terrible flip of Alicia Myers’ “I Want To Thank You” results in lethargic performances from both Brown and Lil Jon).
The good side of the coin offers some positive counterbalance, however. As of press time, Indigo is slated to be the top album in the country, a win for the double-stuffed album’s reach. And as previously stated, Brown’s fluttery vocals are able to bless any incongruent lyrics —but there some winners as well.
Overtop a dreamy soundscape of chimes and hypnotic drums, Brown and H.E.R. harmonize their bones perfectly on the romantic “Come Together.” The buoyant “Troubled Waters” softens the mood deep into the album as the metaphor for being a lifeguard of love funnels rather nicely. And although it doesn’t meet the level of its celebrity expectations, the Drake-featured “No Guidance” serves as a timeless bluesy groove that most importantly, seals the coffin on a particularly nasty feud.
Yet with his talent apparently still hungry for growth and creative ideas, it would benefit Brown to craft albums around that fire opposed to arcing them as tour launchpads.
Because when the smoke clears, Indigo is the whiteboard of ideas and nobody bothered to find the dry eraser. As a veteran superstar who has escaped a couple of valid cancellations and has the immense talent to harness, Brown needs to cut the songwriting camps and tap into his own soul and belt out a succession of overdue classic projects — with a congenial amount of tracks.
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Somebody doesnt understand the streaming era we live in as much as they think they do
Album is filled with songs this review is outa pocket
*good songs
C breezy musta fucked Trents bitch to get this rating lMfao
Gotta agree with the other comments … this a a good album … this isn’t the Illmatic era … full albums aren’t necessarily supposed to be run through in one sitting … the reviewer must have loved all the Kanye 7 song albums … or he has the attention span of a 12 year old
Much rather have a great 7 songs than shitty and generic 40+ that I’m not gonna listen to anyway.
Breezy has at least 10 hits on this album. He is by far the most talented musician in the industry.
That said, he is also the most troubled — which is exactly why Trent gave him a 2.9. it’s BS but I get it.
You’re an idiot. Trent recently called Nas’ 7 joint album a disappointment. Don’t speak until you have your facts right, you tool
Is Trent your dude,lol
This is a very very poorly written review. Hard to follow
Damn, i didn’t think the album was wack, the shit is actually dope
Review is dead on, Breezy hasn’t made a solid album in years, just a bunch of lazy ideas put together, no cohesion. Very forgettable music for the most part with a few jts on there.
Right? I didn’t know he had this many stans on the site. I fell asleep listening to it twice before I made it to the end. What a waste of time !
Funny that, i fell asleep three times while reading your comment, bore off!
Album of the year no doubt! Breezy stays making bangers
Is the formula that will always be the best. i don’t got time to listen to a album that is longer than ENDGAME
The only people commenting on this pile of hot Pitbull poop are females with a wet spot for wifebeateez that can dance and sing into their forgiveness bc they like to be treated like skanks. This album is doo doo. Bet he can’t even remember a third of his lyrics from his previous effort to even perform the album in its entirety. Quantity always fails when shoved against quality. Ask Steve Jobs
Man you a hating unforgiving asshole. Acting like it was ur mom that got beat up.
The review is on point. Most of the album is good but 32 songs is crazy. If this was about 14-15 songs this would easily be a dope album. I’ll just take some off this album and the last and make a playlist. That’s the goal of it tho
If you checked this before Bandana then… That’s a bit trashy of you ngl
i dont know about you all, but i think this album is grammy material. my favorite work to come out from him, and favorite album period
i dont know about you all, but i think this album is grammy material. my favorite work to come out from him, and favorite album period
5/5 !!!!!
5 out of 5 listen to it twice you’ll see
Facts. I been listening since it came out
If I’m going to pick between 32 song album with decent to great songs and a 7 song album with the same ratio of decent and great, I’m going with 32 songs. The Album is on repeat with a few skippable tracks. Suprised Sorry Enough didn’t get a mention. 1st I heard an R&B flip of the Clipse Grinding.
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%1000
This album is amazing❤️
I can’t respect any opinion from someone named TRENT … lmfao …. this album certainly isn’t for someone wearing a pink polo with the collar popped … swearing aviators and a faux hawk … frat time is over playboy …. split the album and listen to each half at different times …. flame … to give this album less than a 3 just because it’s long is moronic … what a gross opinion and gross way to rate an album
Fuxk this rating comes out after his public drama straight bs and who ever did it in South Africa we say your maaaas pus
You write like the culture respects the sort of Art you want CB to create. It’s McDonald all around & it was about time Chris joined the party
I agree with some of the points made in this review. For instance, some songs like “Sorry Enough” lacked creativity and could’ve been left off. However, There is more than enough quality music on hear to satisfy most listeners. In fact, I believe at least 22 of the 32 Songs are great quality. Believe it or not, but a majority of people would prefer 32 tracks of hit or miss Vs 7-10 tracks of the same ratio.If you listen with a musical ear, you can hear that Breezy is somewhere near his musical prime. I give this Project 4/5.
The Review is str8 trash. Even if this is true because of the lack of physical sales, everyone is doing it. Get a life. This album is fire
Just because of G-Eazy here is my vote 😉
This album was ??? and y’all will miss CB when he retires. I’d rather have 400 new songs to sift thru from a dope artist than 10 weak ass songs from any new artist in today’s rap climate.
****not ???, I meant fire…
piss off “Trent Clark” aka dumbass who wrote this article. shame on you
Those who said this album is trash ,I’m not sure you have even listened to the entire album .Because of some peeps comments it discouraged me from listening to the album .But when I decided to listen to the album regardless I realized this album is so dope almost every shit on it is lit ….there is no bad songs just that some of the songs are not that nice but this album is A+
Bonita
Trent is a hater!! This album is fire!!! The vocals, features, music and quality is off the chain. Chris Brown is the goat.
Trent, you are a loser. CB has been writing, performing and singing with the best for over a decade. He is working so hard and putting out alot ofmusic because he is soooooo under rated and is being crucified for a mistake he made when he was a kid almost 15 years ago…..
This album was pretty good, one of his best in his hit n miss catalog. Yeah, too many songs definitely, but there are more good than bad by a long way! This is one of the most off reviews you guys have done…pretty surprising, you guys are usually pretty on.
Chris Brown is one of the most underrated artists in the music industry…. Heartbreak on a Full Moon was good, but Indigo is even better… Stop hating
His best album. Dope.
This album is crack. Best album he dun did. Tracks is crackin
Delete my comment again and I will personally drive over there and punch you in your mouth
This album is fire… it’s been on repeat since I got my hands on it.
Everyone’s a hater
i downloaded the album (i aint paying for his sh!t), it aint that good..where the fvck are all these comments coming from saying its any good?
You can’t appreciate a great album, and it sounds like you have the attention span of an infant. Go listen to whatever pop acts you find exciting.
Prospectives like opinions can be a easy sell to the unwise please don’t render your interpretation of someone’s creativity to someone who don’t possess the skills to do any better..
This is an example how one’s own brain can sabotage his/her intellect .
Wobble Up is such a sad and painful track to get through. Nevermind the terribly cliche imagery and colourful costumes.
damn !
lmao it was for promotional purposes. chris and nicki wasn’t super proud of it. chris did his thing with the bridge and melody tho.
#indigo
I agree its way too long with 30+ songs but majority of the album is actually pretty good. No classic material or anything but it’s pretty entertaining for the most part. Wobble is a dud but the song Need A Stack is fun and a better use of the sample used in both tracks. It has more good moments than bad but I do wish he’d cut the fat in the tracklist and make it an easier album to get through.
3.5/5
This album is so dope! Clearly Chris Brown has gone through a Spiritual Awakening. If your not woke then you just don’t get it. He is super talented individual and misunderstood. An album that speaks to the soul. Fun, energetic and deep at the same time. 5/5
f*ck off, Trent
Album is ??????
Solid album
fire!
5/5
It’s on fire
Chris Brown is definitely one of the world’s greatest artists. It’s a simple fact. He has undeniable talent. This album was beautiful, I genuinely don’t believe a lot of artists can make music as good as him and definitely not if they put forward a 32 track album. I understand he made a mistake, but let’s not deny the talent, that’s childish.
Don’t forget Chris Brown is a cocksucker who beats women. Beats women. Beats Women. He is a woman beater. He enjoys beating women.
Phenomenal project that needed serious editing. There were epic moments, and random ones that could have been left to the side. But I get it. Overall this will certainly be a major part of the summer soundtrack.
Loved a few of these a lot. Play Catch Up is one of my faves. But I wanted more r&b flow. Some good is piano and let him own it. But I’m still listening now…i love this!!!
I just want to touch on you mentioning chris is a chaser and not creator. That is absolutely false, chris makes far better music than alot of stuff played on the air today. Thje problem is he is certainly blackballed so he will never get the credit he is due unless he goe through something tragic himself.
and is this isnt the first time somebody said he dosent have a classic project but explain to me who their are people like b.smyth, rayven justice, jaquees and others that look up to him then?
Album straight flaming ? best album as a whole since X
Fire. Nuff said
Wack review…He even rated it 2.5/5!. Breezy is RnB ‘s reigning king. Name someone better. He prolly puts out that much cos he has a lot to give. Remember that when almost 45 songs of his unreleased songs got leaked? Dunno what would have happened to ur fave RnB artist if it was him. Breezy is just super talented. Wonderful at selecting beats. Never lets his fans down. Salute! Sorry Enough, Dear God, Lurkin, Come together, All i want, Indigo, You like that, Juice….so many interesting songs. Vocal performances above normal. This could be an essay
I’ve listened to CB for years and have enjoyed most of his work (Fortune, Heartbreak OAFM, all the cuts he did for the Underdogs, etc.). Personally, he’s made some mistakes in the past, but we need to move on and quit crucifying the guy (unfortunately our society is short on forgiveness)
Anyway, gave this one 4/5 and here’s why:
The Good: Vocals (as always) – his voice cuts to the soul. Impeccable riffs and harmonies; really unmatched by other artists in this era (I’d put Tank, Tyrese, and Marques Houston up there with him, but very few others – maybe TQ and D’Angelo back when they were around). Creativity – don’t necessarily agree with the whiteboard/dry eraser comment, but the writer is certainly entitled to his opinion – no disrespect here.
Tracks I liked in order of greatest “heat”: Cheetah (this one the best), Sorry Enough (2nd best), Troubled Waters, All on Me, Play Catch Up, Indigo, Take a Risk, Temporary Lover, Part of My Plan, Early 2k (“Be Quiet”), No Judgement. After those titles, it’s a bit of a drop-off for me, but I like (the Jamaican feel to) Natural Disaster, Check on Me (much better since their collaboration on FAME), (the harmonies on) Lurkin, (the swag on) “Act In” and “Sexy” (but too much profanity in each)
The Bad: explicit content/profanity. I get it, you “have to have it” to be “relevant” these days, but I wish I could play the whole album with my kids around, (ya know?) not just a few tracks. As a white man, I want my kids to enjoy R&B. Grew up listening to it. To me, it’s hands-down the best genre of music, period. I am often hesitant though, when a beautifully melodic track drops F*** or whatever (and my wife gives me that ‘really?’ look). Kids hear that language at school, in movies, from friends, etc. No pun, I’d be CB’s Biggest Fan if he could clean up some of his material…
I had 4 kids largely because of this kind of music 😉 and this album is another embodiment of authentic modern soul music. But I wish we could get a cleaner version of this (and other guys like R. Kelly, Ty Dolla Sign, etc.) – like we did growing up with artists like Joe, Jodeci, Intro, H-Town and others. They were able to keep it relatively clean back then and dudes could sing. Wish guys could do the same today.
Your post was beautifully written. I’ve been a Chris brown fan since 2005. Whoever wrote this article review has a pretty bad perception of Chris’s music, and it honestly seems like they were just throwing shots. They also made some statements I actually thought was absurd. For example, the “whiteboard” statement was just untrue. Sure, every artist has to answer to the “industry” if you know what I mean, but Chris has been in the game for 15/16 years. Consistently putting out great music. Of course he has a few radio songs that helps him stay relevant but you CAN TELL when Chris writes a song because he puts so much heart and soul into his music and his lyrics are so heartfelt. Chris brown is the kind of artist who tells who he is in his music. He wears his heart on his sleeve. He gives Micheal Jackson vibes, early 2000 vibes, soul, r&b, and most of all pop all in one album. I loved hearing your opinion. It wasn’t the least bit biased.
I love how Chris managed to put so many different vibes in each song! This album is a whole set of moods❤️
Don’t forget Chris Brown is a cocksucker who beats women. Beats women. Beats Women. He is a woman beater. He enjoys beating women.
Someone should beat you
Why don’t you go beat your woman while you listen to Chris Brown’s woman beater music. If you are defending this woman beater you too are a piece of shit. In summation….Chris brown is a woman beater. He likes to beat up women. Fuckin cocksucker
Ok he was young how long he needs to pay for a big mistake
The album is fiyaaa?
Best Album I’ve listened to so far
Does anyone else remember the instrumental to “Heat” from some song that came out like 10-15 years ago?
This shit lit. It perfectly reflects the cover art. A kaleidoscope graffiti of different emotions all meeting at Chris Brown. Whether it be money or spiritualism or sex.
near perfect album imo