The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies) - with Bonus CD Review

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(More customer reviews)A self-confessed music snob, just a few years ago I would have dismissed this as throwaway music. And it still is. If you want lyrics, go find Leonard Cohen. If you want virtuosity, grab some Zappa. If you want a fun, energetic listen for a summer drive, look no farther.
The latest offering from the Black Eyed Peas is far, far removed from their rap beginnings (in fact it really drops all pretense of rap at all and can easily be labeled "dance pop"). It is also the most consistent release since the introduction of the Elephunk-era lineup. Starting strong with the single "Boom Boom Pow," The E.N.D. keeps the momentum going for the first five tracks. It fades a bit in the middle, regains its steam with the excellent "Showdown" and then really drops off with the overly socially conscious closers "Now Generation" and "One Tribe." To make this a 5-star release they would need a little resequencing: 1) Lose the Lieutenant Worff narration bits, 2) Drop "Now Generation" and "One Tribe," and 3) relocate "Rockin to the Beat" to mid-album and close with the album's highlight, "Meet Me Halfway," where the Peas gel as a band and Fergie hits her vocal peak, emulating Debbie Harry at her best.
All said, this is incredibly fun, albeit disposable, pop. It is tailor-made for a road trip - or even your commute home on a June Friday - and The E.N.D. will fit nicely in your changer right along with Lady GaGa's The Fame, Flo Rida's R.o.o.t.s (Route Of Overcoming The Struggle) and Akon's Freedom. None are bound to be writ large in the history of recorded music but all provide one heck of a good time - and isn't that what it's all about, anyway?

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Includes bonus CD featuring 4 new songs, 6 remixed songs and bonus video content! The new album by The Black Eyed Peas is off to a blazing start! The first single from The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies), BOOM BOOM POW was also the Peas' very first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart! With The E.N.D., The Peas are poised to continue with the success of Elephunk and their fourth release Monkey Business - they have had multiple hit anthems, such as "My Humps" "Pump It" and "Let's Get It Started" along with "Don't Phunk With My Heart" "Where is the Love?" and "Don't Lie".
Track listing:
1. Boom Boom Pow
2. Rock That Body
3. Meet Me Halfway
4. Imma Be
5. I Gotta Feeling
6. Alive
7. Missing You
8. Ring-A-Ling
9. Party All the Time
10. Out of My Head
11. Electric City
12. Showdown
13. Now Generation
14. One Tribe
15. Rockin to the Beat
Bonus CD:
1. Where Ya Wanna Go
2. Simple Little Melody
3. Mare
4. Don't Bring Me Down
5. Pump It Harder
6. Let's Get Re-Started
7. Shut The Phunk Up
8. That's The Joint
9. Another Weekend
10. Don't Phunk Around
And exclusive bonus video.

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