Love? 2011 Album

Jennifer Lopez

There are some good bops here. The opener is a hit, feeling like a modern 'Let's Get Loud' and 'Run the World' isn't far behind. That echo/repeat effect on the vocals of 'Good Hit' feels like an imitation of Nicki Minaj who did/does it a lot. 'I'm Into You' is hurt by one of many Lil Wayne phone-it-in, no-effort, verses which is a shame as the rest of the song works. "And all of that changed since I met you/so we can leave that old shit in the restroom"... I think most people who lived though this era of music would be able to place this album. The production on 'One Love' in particular is very 2010ish sounding. The album is somewhat front-loaded though with nothing after 'Run the World' matching the beginning of the project. 'Invading My Mind' is the only straight skip for me. Of the bonus tracks, nothing is worth waiting for, so just go back to 'On the Floor' and start over after 'Starting Over'. "Take Care' would be worth more than one listen but it sounds like it has demo vocals. Best Tracks: On the Floor, Run the World. Starting Over