On his fifth studio album, Breezy doesn’t do much we didn’t see coming or haven’t already heard.
It might’ve been all the tracks Brown released prior to “Fortune.” Maybe
it’s that half of these tracks sound like cheap versions of his
Grammy-winning album “F.A.M.E.”
It’s not all bad, though. Songs like “Don’t Wake Me Up,” “Trumpet
Lights” and “Mirage (feat. Nas)” bring the originality and depth we
expect from Brown.
Not only are they original, but the songs successfully attack different
genres. They show Brown still has plenty left in the vault.
For the traditionalists, don’t worry! While Usher has suffered criticism
for an embrace of popish-techno dance music, Brown shies away from this
tactic, with the exception of just three songs.
Brown has provided the music world another project to remain relevant
for the time being. Whether the public will grow weary of his tabloid
drama is unknown, but for now, “Fortune” should keep Breezy fans
content.
By Patrick Guilfoyle
Expect the expected
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