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| 3.5 by Rolling Stone |
This self-proclaimed "rappa turnt sanga" invented the R&B robo-soul that's been jacked by every sanga and rappa alive — and he calls out the biters on "Karaoke." But Thr33 Ri... |
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| n/a by www.blender.com |
Since his 2005 debut, T-Pain has seen his Auto-Tuned swagger jacked by everyone from Kanye to Lil Wayne, but he has kept his sound fresh with a bottomless bag of hooks and a grainy rasp that the computers cant buff away. |
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| n/a by www.ew.com |
On Thr33 Ringz, more than ever, that robotic voice is just part of an effort to reconcile cold technology and warm soul. |
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| n/a by www.guardian.co.uk |
T-Pain saves his finest moment for his clients, but Thr33 Ringz' humour is still superbly crass and mostly enjoyable, especially when allied with the skittering beats and post-funk bounce of 'Freeze,' or the ominous chants and booming drums of 'Karaoke.' |
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| n/a by www.courant.com |
'Ringleader Man,' remind you that whatever his vocal limitations, T-Pain has reintroduced the idea of melody to urban music, which is no small feat. However, predictable overkill of both the signature AutoTune warble and guest stars (Ludacris, Ciara, Akon, et al) obscures that accomplishment. |
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| n/a by www.boston.com |
Like Pain's guest spots, the album's all over the place, from forlorn strip-club love numbers to songs that sound like Jodeci slow jams converted to digital. |
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| n/a by www.slantmagazine.com |
Thr33 Ringz emerges as such a polished and self-fulfilling collection of hip-pop singles that it almost makes one wonder why T-Pain insists on drawing attention to the most derivative aspect of his musical career at the expense of some of his other, modest but real talents. |
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| n/a by www.spin.com |
With a hot guest list (Ciara, T.I.), this is bound to bump the clubs, but beyond that, it's clown time. |
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| n/a by www.vibe.com |
Even when veering wildly away from good sense--and 'Change' is hardly a sensical move--theres an unwitting pop hit right around the bend. |
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| n/a by www.nowtoronto.com |
If you already hate him, nothing on this disc will change your mind. But some surprisingly creative moments throughout the album will likely inspire hundreds of clones over the next year. |
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| n/a by www.avclub.com |
Ringz won't convert any non-believers, but for fans (auto) tuned into Pain's gleefully synthetic, excessive wavelength, he continues to deliver the guiltiest of pleasures. |
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| n/a by www.rapreviews.com |
The third album from T-Pain, Thr33 Ringz, finds him once again attempting to master the triple threats--rapping, singing and producing. That it turns out to be incredibly formulaic and slavishly apes his sophomore effort (Epiphany) proves only to be a minor deterrent, since almost everything here is upscaled. |
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| n/a by thephoenix.com |
So if Thr33 Ringz fails to shock, consider also that it fails to disappoint. |
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