Left of Center (album)
| Left of Center | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Released | March 7, 2006 |
| Length | 52:25 |
| Label | Capitol |
| Producer |
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| Javier Colon chronology | |
Left of Center is the second studio album by American singer Javier Colon. It was released by Columbia Records on March 7, 2006 in the United States.
Critical reception
[edit ]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Vibe | [1] |
Cleveland Scene editor Dan LeRoy found that "with a range as wide as his smile, [Javier] hits the slow jams like a young, hungry 'Face, but handles the acoustic numbers more like Sweet Baby James, pausing in between for a few slices of atmospheric club candy and "The Answer Is Yes," a gospel tribute that wisely doesn't oversell itself and thus succeeds spectacularly. Nothing stretches Javier as far as "October Sky," the straight-no-chaser jazz closer from his debut, but Left of Center hits every target it aims for dead-on."[2] Jozen Cummings from Vibe described the album as "musically eclectic, to say the least. And at times, his accomplished but chameleon-like musicianship disturbs the overall direction [...] But when Javier settles down and concentrates on traditional R&B, the album thrives. As both a guitarist and a singer, his ambidextrous artistry comes alive [...] These moments dominate Left of Center and help Javier bring it back home."[1]
Track listing
[edit ]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You're the One" | Carvin & Ivan | 4:06 | |
| 2. | "Indecent Proposal" |
| 4:05 | |
| 3. | "Wassup" |
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| 3:49 |
| 4. | "Dance for Me" |
| 3:36 | |
| 5. | "The Answer Is Yes" |
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| 3:22 |
| 6. | "Is This Love" |
| Carvin & Ivan | 3:36 |
| 7. | "Poetry Javier" |
| Carvin & Ivan | 3:58 |
| 8. | "Count On Me" (featuring Anthony Hamilton) |
| 4:11 | |
| 9. | "Once We Start" |
|
| 4:22 |
| 10. | "Can I Talk to You" |
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| 3:57 |
| 11. | "Ways I'm Feeling U" |
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| 4:10 |
| 12. | "Lovin' U" |
| Peterson | 5:24 |
| 13. | "Dance for Me" (Reggaeton Remix) (featuring Luna) |
| 3:34 | |
| Total length: | 52:25 | |||
Notes
Chart
[edit ]| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] | 37 |
References
[edit ]- ^ a b Cummings, Jozen (March 29, 2006). "Javier — Left of Center (Capitol)". Vibe . Archived from the original on October 20, 2006. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ LeRoy, Dan (March 8, 2006). "Music News". Cleveland Scene . Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "Javier Colon Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2024.