Jordan Knight - Jordan Knight

On his first solo album, former New Kid Jordan Knight turns in a surprisingly stylish record that, though hardly unflawed, makes a convincing case for him as a grownup pop singer in the tradition of George Michael. (Or perhaps that of Robert Palmer, to whom Knight bears a remarkable vocal resemblance. Of course, Palmer hasn't been this with-it since the new-wave days of Clues.) The R&B stylings of the disc's first few numbers make for its most convincing music; "A Different Party" could actually draw a crowd to the dance floor. Less successful, if well-enough sung, are the ballads that fill most of the second half's space. It's a relief when a lively but pedestrian 95 South remix of the first cut, "Give It to You," appears at the end. Still, Jordan Knight should earn its namesake some of the cred he obviously wishes for. --Rickey Wright Amazon.com

Never Heard of Him Until...

I saw a go-go themed video on YouTube that would've made a great music video for "A Different Party" a few weeks ago. After asking around, I finally found out who did the song, and now I'm in TOTAL SHOCK seeing that he's a former NKOTB. All the music on this CD is slick - Jordan proves here that he's no kid. The other thing that shocks me is tthe fact that this CD is from 1999! Sonya McLeod is RIGHT when she says it's TIMELESS! I certainly GOTTA have this one! May 20, 2007

AWESOME! !!

JORDAN NEVER FAILS TO AMAZE ME WITH HIS TALENT. HIS FALSETTO MAKES ME MELT! I WILL BUY EVERY ALBUM HE EVER RELEASES! MY FAVORITE SONGS ON THIS ALBUM IS "I COULD NEVER TAKE THE PLACE OF YOUR MAN"---HE SINGS IT WAY BETTER THAN PRINCE, & "BROKEN BY YOU" HOWEVER I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE WHOLE CD!!! May 5, 2007

Great first solo cd

I really enjoy this cd. Jordan sings from his heart as always. any one who knows Jordan must own his cd. The ones who don't know him listen to the demos. They are really good just give him a chance. You will really enjoy this cd. July 6, 2006

My favourite album... EVER!

So we waited five years after the New Kids split for this first solo offering from Jordan Knight, but wow he used the time wisely because this album is fantastic! It was co-produced with the help of music legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and a lot of the songs were co-written with the very talented Robin Thicke. The album went platinum in the US when it was released in 99 and the first single off the album, "Give It To You" hit the top ten all over the world.

"Give It To You" is a raunchy up-tempo song basically about him knowing a girl wants him. It's begins slightly bizarrely with a fairground waltz for a few beats (which only really makes sense when you see the tongue-in-cheek mimic video of the movie classic Grease), but the rest of the song alternates between funky verses and a really catchy, dance beat chorus (with absolutely fantastic choreography in the video by Darrin Hensen). If you manage to sit still through this tune, I'd be amazed! It's also been remixed time and again for clubbers!

The majority of the album are ballads but the other fast track is "A Different Party" which is a total floor-filler with it's funky beat.

The ballads on the album also wont disappoint. JK's voice has matured beautifully over the years and he's never lost that incredible falsetto he was so famed for in the New Kids and he puts it to great use on several of the tracks on the album.

My personal favourites in the ballads that I must mention are "Change My Ways" which is simply beautiful, "Close My Eyes" which is a fantastically alternate sound to most ballads of today - I'm sure if it had been released it would have been a huge hit! The last ballad I have to mention is "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man" which is actually a cover of a Prince song, but slowed down to a stunningly soulful pace. I'd be amazed if you didn't love it!

All in all, this is a surprising album for most that listen to it expecting more New Kids On The Block style tracks because JK's come so far from those days it's difficult to believe he's the same man! No cheese near this album that's for sure! Listen with an open mind and you'll love it! June 1, 2006

Timeless

This is quite simply one of the best albums ever produced. Jordan Knight is a severly underrated vocalist and has a falsetto that could rival anyone's. It has production by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Robin Thicke (formally Thicke) and by JK himself. If you are a fan of melody and true vocalists this album is for you. Don't let Jordan Knight's past allow you to miss out on this wonderful masterpiece. April 26, 2006

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