Chapter V
| Trey Songz
Chapter V
Chapter V is the fifth studio album by American R&B recording artist Trey Songz, released on August 21, 2012, by Atlantic Records. It was produced by several record producers, including Troy Taylor, Eric Hudson, Rico Love, and Benny Blanco, among others. Recording sessions for the album took place at several recording studios in Miami—Circle House Studios and Songbook Miami Studios—and New York City—Downtown Music Studios, Engine Room Audio, Icon Studio, Lotzah Matzah Studios, and Premier Digital—as well as Stanley House Studios in London. – Wikipedia
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Billboard
Trey Songz has evolved into a man that owns his experiences, his music, and his crown as the reigning prince of R&B. "Chapter V" remains true to Trey's sound, even with a fumble here and there, and gives you a deeper look at the man behind the music.
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The Guardian
For an artist known for neither tabloid-courting antics nor natural charisma, Trey Songz's stickability in the higher echelons of R&B has been impressive.
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The Musical Hype
Trey Songz doesn’t tread too far from his past albums, but manages to make his fifth studio album, ‘Chapter V’ compelling.
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Hollywood Reporter
The singer's fifth album receives mixed reviews, with some admiring his fidelity to R&B music while others are simply unimpressed.
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Sputnik Music
He’s made about as little progression in his music as one would expect from an artist in the mainstream R&B scene, but Songz’ sense of compassion in his personality is what puts him above the dozens of other shameless singers in the field.
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All Music
The snaking rhythms are just as remarkable as the hypnotic synthesizer textures.
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BBC
Virginian singer mixes brazen sex chatter with revealing insights on album five.
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Chicago Tribune
He's generic, but in a reassuring way.
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The National
Chapter V remains more smoothly rounded than cutting-edge.
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brent music reviews
Chapter V is another solid Trey Songz album.
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Blinded by Sound
A pop yawn of a record that mistakes talking dirty for raw sex appeal.
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The Washington Post
His albums are always a perfect mix of sex songs and love songs, and the singer has wisely stayed away from choosing sides in that eternal battle between the physical and emotional.
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Boomphilly
Not many artists can achieve the same level of success with such contrasting material.
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Parle Magazine
For you old and new school R&B lovers, this album has something for everyone.
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NZ Herald
The whole album is pretty impressive, I've listened to it a lot and run it right through from start to finish. It has a good feel and I'm loving it.
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Newsday
Songz sends mixed R&B messages.
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Rolling Stone
Songz made sure to add a healthy dose of classic R&B flavor to Chapter V, while also continuing his “sonic evolution.
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Rolling Out
For old school R&B lovers, this album will seem like the new edition of R. Kelly’s 12 Play.
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Digital Spy
While sonically Chapter V represents Trey at his best, the lyrical content leaves much to be desired and results in the record being a frustratingly narrow-minded collection of hits and misses.
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Cries from the Crowd
Trey Songz definitely comes away with a winner. “Chapter V” plays out like several chapters of a story, told my the great voice of Trey Songz. It’s a story that many of us know, but this time it’s his voice.
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Jzon Azarí Music Review
This is an album that is certified hot and we recommend that everyone at least give it a listen, for it offers something for all listeners, both old and new.
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Metro
But really, Chapter V is probably best left for excitable adolescents with hormones raging unchecked.
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The Village Voice
But, for at least half the running time of Chapter V, it’s clear that they’ve learned from the master and are pretty gifted copycats.
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Quirk Tales
Chapter V is a good listen once you get past the sex if that’s not your thing.
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Citi Blog
Bear-in-mind Trey definitely gives hope to every R&B fan out there, as he mixes ‘old school’ with ‘the new’. He manages to do the impossible and modernise the classic R&B.
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Popblerd
However, audiences you can please and audiences you can be best served pleasing are two different groups of people-and Trey’s best work falls more in the traditional R&B lane.
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Chicago Tribune
Trey Songz is at his best when he sticks to his more insular tendencies, subtly reshaping and building upon the reassuring conventions of the genre.
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