Modern Talking - America (2001)

      America is the tenth studio album by German europop duo Modern Talking. The album was released on March 19, 2001 through label Hansa Records and it was distributed by BMG International. America landed on the German album chart on April 2, 2001 entering at position number two and spent two weeks at that position.[1] It spent a total of five weeks within the top-10 and 15 weeks on the album chart

***Track Listing:
01. Win The Race (3:37)
02. Last Exit To Brooklyn (3:17)
03. Maria (5:30)
04. SMS To My Heart (3:20)
05. Cinderella Girl (3:35)
06. Why Does It Feel So Good (4:07)
07. Rain In My Heart (3:49)
08. Witchqueen Of Eldorado (3:57)
09. Run To You (4:49)
10. America (4:51)
11. For A Life Time (4:29)
12. From Coast To Coast (4:28)
13. There's Something In The Air (3:20)
14. I Need You Now (3:42)
15. New York City Girl (3:29)
16. Send Me A Letter From Heaven (3:54)
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Modern Talking - Year Of The Dragon (2000)

      Year of the Dragon is the ninth studio album released by the German europop duo Modern Talking. It was released on 28 February 2000 through Hansa Records and distributed by BMG. Year of the Dragon enter the German album chart at No. 3 on 13 March 2000 and spent two weeks in the top-5, it spent total of 18 weeks on the album chart and eventually went platinum shipping over 300,000 units in Germany.

***Track Listing:
01. China In Her Eyes (Album Version) (4:25)
02. Don't Take Away My Heart (3:39)
03. It's Your Smile (3:33)
04. Cosmic Girl (3:42)
05. After Your Love Is Gone (3:43)
06. Girl Out Of My Dreams (3:59)
07. My Lonely Girl (4:01)
08. No Face, No Name, No Number (4:00)
09. Can't Let You Go (4:24)
10. Part Time Lover (3:13)
11. Time Is On My Side (3:39)
12. I'll Never Fall In Love Again (4:40)
13. Avec Toi (3:55)
14. I'm Not Guilty (3:40)
15. Fight For The Right Love (3:43)
16. Walking In The Rain Of Paris (3:43)
17. Fly To The Moon (3:39)
18. Love Is Forever (3:25)
19. China In Her Eyes (feat. Eric Singleton) (3:10)
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Modern Talking - Alone (1999)

     Alone is the eighth studio album released by Modern Talking, and their second after their 1998 reunion. It was released on 19 February 1999 by Hansa Records, BMG. Two singles were released off this album "You Are Not Alone" and "Sexy Sexy Lover", first one of which peaked at No. 7 and the second at No. 15 in Germany. The album Alone entered the German album chart at No. 1 on March 8, 1999 and spent four consecutive weeks at the top. After spending total of 27 weeks on the album chart, Alone eventually went platinum, shipping more than 500,000 units in Germany

***Track Listing:
01. You Are Not Alone (3:44)
02. Sexy, Sexy Lover (3:35)
03. I Can't Give You More (3:43)
04. Just Close Your Eyes (4:21)
05. Don't Let Me Go (3:23)
06. I'm So Much In Love (3:56)
07. Rouge Et Noir (3:18)
08. All I Have (4:24)
09. Can't Get Enough (3:39)
10. Love Is Like A Rainbow (4:00)
11. How You Mend A Broken Heart (4:18)
12. It Hurts So Good (3:25)
13. I'll Never Give You Up (3:29)
14. Don't Let Me Down (4:00)
15. Taxi Girl (3:11)
16. For Always And Ever (3:25)
17. Space Mix feat. Eric Singleton (17:15)
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Modern Talking - Back for Good (1998)

      Back for Good is the seventh album of Modern Talking released on 30 March 1998 after the unexpected reunion of the duo. The 7th album of the German duo was released after almost 11 years of their absence. The album Back For Good is a collection of their previous hits which consists of 18 tracks, including four new songs, 13 previous hits in a redone format and 1 medley. Some of the earlier hits; however, were rehashed and arranged absolutely differently including "Lady Lai" and "Angie's Heart".

      Back for Good entered the number one position in Germany on April 13, 1998 and spent total of five weeks at the top, it eventually earned 5 gold-awards in Germany alone for selling over 1,250,000 units. The album Back For Good spent total of 54 weeks on the German album chart.

      Back for Good was also successful outside of Germany, topping the album charts of many other countries including Sweden, Finland, Norway, Switzerland and Austria. Back for Good eventually went on to sell over three million copies in Europe alone.

***Track Listing:
01. You're My Heart, You're My Soul (New Version) (3:52)
02. Brother Louie (New Version) (3:38)
03. I Will Follow You (New Hit '98) (4:02)
04. Cheri Cheri Lady (New Version) (3:03)
05. You Can Win If You Want (New Version) (3:37)
06. Don't Play With My Heart (New Hit '98) (3:29)
07. Atlantis Is Caling (New Version) (3:24)
08. Geronimo's Cadillac (New Version) (3:10)
09. Give Me Peace On Earth (New Version) (4:27)
10. We Take The Chance (New Hit '98) (4:09)
11. Jet Airliner (New Version) (4:01)
12. Lady Lai (New Version) (5:07)
13. Anything Is Possible (New Hit '98) (3:39)
14. In 100 Years (New Version) (4:00)
15. Angie's Heart (New Version) (3:33)
16. You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Original No. 1 Mix '84) (3:23)
17. You Can Win If You Want (Original No. 1 Mix '84) (3:48)
18. No. 1 Hit Medley (7:04)
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Modern Talking - In The Garden Of Venus (1987)

      In the Garden of Venus is the sixth studio album by Modern Talking, released on November 30, 1987 in Germany and in other territories. The album's success, due to the lack of promotion, was rather moderate in comparison with the success that all the previous five albums experienced. In the Garden of Venus is also the last album before the first official separation of the German act in 1987; the duo however, reunited in 1998 and restarted things off with their comeback album Back for Good.

      The album In the Garden of Venus contains the single "In 100 Years" which charted at No. 30 in Germany. The album In the Garden of Venus the lyrics and the music of which were produced by Dieter Bohlen was released through Hansa label and distributed by Ariola, BMG.

***Track Listing:
01. In 100 Years (4:01)
02. Don't Let It Get You Down (3:43)
03. Who Will Save The World (3:46)
04. A Telegram To Your Heart (2:53)
05. It's Christmas (3:54)
06. Don't Lose My Number (3:12)
07. Slow Motion (3:42)
08. Locomotion Tango (3:51)
09. Good Girls Go To Heaven - Bad Girls Go To Everywhere (3:38)
10. In 100 Years (Reprise) (1:28)
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Modern Talking - Romantic Warriors (1987)

Romantic Warriors is the fifth studio album by Modern Talking, released on 8 June 1987 in Germany and elsewhere. It contains the single "Jet Airliner" which entered the top-10 in Germany and Austria while entering the top-20 in Switzerland and Sweden. Romantic Warriors, produced by Hansa Records and released by Ariola, BMG, peaked at No. 3 in Germany on 6 July 1987 and spent total of four weeks within the top-10

***Track Listing:
01. Jet Airliner (4:24)
02. Like A Hero (3:48)
03. Don't Worry (3:35)
04. Blinded By Your Love (4:01)
05. Romantic Warriors (4:00)
06. Arabian Gold (3:43)
07. We Still Have Dreams (3:07)
08. Operator Gimme 609 (3:41)
09. You And Me (4:02)
10. Charlene (3:51)
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Modern Talking - In The Middle of Nowhere (1986)

      In the Middle of Nowhere is the fourth studio album by Modern Talking. It was released on November 10, 1986 in Germany and in other territories. The album contains the international hit single Geronimo's Cadillac which has managed to enter the top-5 in Germany and Austria while entering the top-10 in many others including Switzerland, Sweden and Norway.
       The album In the Middle of Nowhere released through Hansa Records and distributed by Ariola, BMG entered the No. 1 position in Germany on December 1, 1986. After spending total of seven weeks within the top-10 in the German album chart, it eventually reached a gold status selling well over 250,000 units in Germany alone.

***Track Listing:
01. Geronimo's Cadillac (3:21)
02. Riding On A White Swan (3:56)
03. Give Me Peace On Earth (4:16)
04. Sweet Little Sheila (3:06)
05. Ten Thousand Lonely Drums (3:34)
06. Lonely Tears In Chinatown (3:33)
07. In Shaire (3:47)
08. Stranded In The Middle Of Nowhere (4:34)
09. The Angels Sing In New York City (3:36)
10. Princess Of The Night (3:57)
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Modern Talking - Ready for Romance (1986)

      Ready for Romance is the third studio album by Modern Talking released on 26 May 1986. This album saw releases of two singles Brother Louie and Atlantis is Calling (S.O.S. for Love), first one of which topped the single chart at their home of Germany meanwhile entering the top-5 in many countries including Switzerland, Austria and Sweden, the second single also managed to top the single chart in Germany while entering the top-5 in Switzerland, Austria and Sweden.

      The album was released through Hansa Records and distributed by Ariola, BMG in most countries. Ready for Romance peaked at No. 1 in Germany on 16 June 1986 and spent at the top for five consecutive weeks, the album eventually went platinum selling over 500,000 units in Germany alone. Besides Germany, Ready for Romance managed to reach No. 1 in number of countries including Switzerland and Austria meanwhile entering the top-10 in many others including Sweden and Norway. The UK version of Ready for Romance, which contained two additional tracks (total of 12 tracks) You're My Heart, You're My Soul and Cheri, Cheri Lady managed to reach only No.76 in October 1986.

***Track Listing:
01. Brother Louie (3:45)
02. Just We Two (Mona Lisa) (4:00)
03. Lady Lai (5:01)
04. Doctor For My Heart (3:22)
05. Save Me - Don't Break Me (3:49)
06. Atlantis Is Calling (S.O.S. For Love) (3:52)
07. Keep Love Alive (3:28)
08. Hey You (3:23)
09. Angie's Heart (3:41)
10. Only Love Can Break My Heart (3:38)
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Modern Talking - Let's Talk About Love (1985)

      Let's Talk About Love is the second album by Modern Talking which was released on 14 October 1985 in Germany and other territories. This album saw a release of only one single Cheri, Cheri Lady which is considered one of Modern Talking's smash hits to date. The single peaked at No.1 in many countries including Germany (where it spent four weeks at No.1), Switzerland, Austria and Norway. The album Let's Talk About Love, produced by Hansa Records and released by Ariola, BMG, peaked at No. 2 on November 4, 1985 in Germany and spent four weeks at that position. After spending 11 weeks within the top-10 and total 44 weeks in the album chart, it eventually earned a platinum-award selling well over 500,000 units in Germany alone.

***Track Listing:
01. Cheri Cheri Lady (3:51)
02. With A Little Love (3:39)
03. Wild Wild Water (4:23)
04. You're The Lady Of My Heart (3:24)
05. Just Like An Angel (3:20)
06. Heaven Will Know (4:07)
07. Love Don't Live Here Anymore (4:27)
08. Why Did You Do It Just Tonight (4:28)
09. Don't Give Up (3:24)
10. Let's Talk About Love (3:54)
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Modern Talking - The 1st Album (1985)

      The 1st Album is the debut album by Modern Talking, released in the middle of 1985 in Germany. It was released by Hansa Records and distributed by Ariola/BMG.

      The album contains two international hits "You're My Heart, You're My Soul" and "You Can Win If You Want". The first single peaked at No. 1 in many countries, including Germany (where it spent four weeks at the top), Switzerland and Austria. It also entered the top 5 in other countries like France, Norway and Sweden. Both singles attained gold sales status in Germany, having each sold over 250,000 units.

      The 1st Album peaked at No. 1 in Germany on 27 May 1985. The album spent total of 4 weeks at the top and 18 weeks within the top-10, it eventually went platinum selling well over 500,000 units in Germany alone.

***Track Listing:
01. You're My Heart, You're My Soul (5:36)
02. You Can Win If You Want (3:53)
03. There's Too Much Blue In Missing You (4:45)
04. Diamonds Never Made A Lady (4:09)
05. The Night Is Yours - The Night Is Mine (5:33)
06. Do You Wanna (4:26)
07. Lucky Guy (3:34)
08. One In A Million (3:46)
09. Bells Of Paris (4:16)
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Usher - Looking 4 Myself (Deluxe) (2012)

      Looking 4 Myself is the seventh studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher. It was released on June 8, 2012 on RCA Records, following the disbandment of Jive Records in October 2011 and LaFace Records months later. Several producers were involved with its production, including Diplo, Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, Salaam Remi, Pharrell Williams and Max Martin, among others. It features several guest vocalists, including Rick Ross, Pharrell, Luke Steele and ASAP Rocky. Inspired by the electronic duo Empire of the Sun and listening to music originating from several locations, Usher intended the album to contain a more experimental sound, that remained relevant to the music of its time. Defined as "revolutionary pop" by the singer, critics noted that Looking 4 Myself incorporates the genres R&B, pop, hip hop, electronic, Europop and dubstep. Critic Barry Walters has described it as a key release in the emerging alternative R&B genre.

      Looking 4 Myself spawned five singles: "Climax", "Scream", "Lemme See" featuring rapper Rick Ross, "Numb" and "Dive". "Climax" peaked in the top-twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for eleven weeks. "Scream" peaked in the top-ten on the Hot 100 and several other countries. "Numb" obtained moderate international chart success and peaked at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Usher promoted Looking 4 Myself by performing in several shows including the off-broadway show Fuerza Bruta: Look Up, Saturday Night Live and Good Morning America. A tour that would further promote the album was planned, however, it was cancelled due to the singer's obligation as a coach on The Voice.

***Track Listing
01. Can't Stop Won't Stop (Feat. Will.I.Am & Keith Harris)
02. Scream
03. Climax
04. I Care For U
05. Show Me
06. Lemme See (Feat. Rick Ross)
07. Twisted (Feat. Pharrell)
08. Dive
09. What Happened To U (Feat. Noah Shebib)
10. Looking 4 Myself (Feat. Luke Steele)
11. Numb (feat. Axel Hedfors, Steve Angello, Sebstian Ingrosso, Alessandro Lindblad & Klas Ahlund)
12. Lessons For The Lover
13. Sins Of My Father
14. Euphoria (Feat. Steve Angello, Sebstian Ingrosso, Axel Hedfors)
15. I.F.U.
16. Say The Words (Feat. Surahn Sid)
17. 2nd Round
18. Hot Thing (Feat. A$AP Rocky)
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Usher - Raymond v. Raymond (Deluxe) (2010)

      Raymond v. Raymond is the sixth studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher, released on March 26, 2010, by LaFace Records. Production for the album took place during 2008 to 2010 and was handled by several producers, including Jermaine Dupri, The Runners, Ester Dean, Polow da Don, RedOne, Jim Jonsin, Danja, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Bangladesh, and Tricky Stewart.

      The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 329,000 copies in its first week. It sold over one million copies in the United States and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album also produced five singles that achieved chart success, including US hits "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)", "Lil Freak", "There Goes My Baby", and international hits "OMG" and "More".

***Track Listing:
CD1
01. Monstar
02. Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)
03. There Goes My Baby
04. Lil Freak (feat. Nicki Minaj)
05. She Don't Know (Feat. Ludacris)
06. OMG (Feat. will.i.am)
07. Mars vs Venus
08. Pro Lover
09. Foolin' Around
10. Papers
11. So Many Girls
12. Guilty (Feat. T.I.)
13. Okay
14. Making Love (Into The Night)
15. More
CD2
01. Love 'Em All
02. DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love (Feat. Pitbull)
03. Hot Tottie (Feat. Jay-Z)
04. Lay You Down
05. Lingerie
06. Get In My Car (Feat. Bun B)
07. Justin Bieber - Somebody To Love (Feat. Usher) (Remix)
08. Stranger
09. Enrique Iglesias - Dirty Dancer (Feat. Usher)
10. OMG (Disco Fries Radio Mix)
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Usher - Here I Stand (Deluxe) (2008)

      Here I Stand is the fifth studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher, released on May 13, 2008 by LaFace Records. Inspired by love for his new wife—Tameka Foster—and son, Usher recorded many ballads for the album. Prior to the album's recording, Usher split with his mother, Jonnetta Patton, as manager and hired Benny Medina. Usher's estranged father died months before the release of Here I Stand; this also influenced themes of the album. It was originally to be titled "Measure of a Man", but Usher named it Here I Stand to mark "a new chapter in [his] life".

      Usher promoted Here I Stand by performing on several television shows including Total Request Live, 106 & Park and Good Morning America. Among other concert appearances, he embarked on a One Night Stand: Ladies Only Tour, performing fifteen shows in November 2008. Six singles were released from Here I Stand: "Love in This Club", "Love in This Club Part II", "Moving Mountains", "What's Your Name", "Here I Stand" and "Trading Places". "Love in This Club", which features rapper Young Jeezy, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and New Zealand Singles Chart.

***Track Listing:
01 Forever Young
02 Love In This Club
03 This Ain't Sex
04 Trading Places
05 Moving Mountains
06 Prayer For You
07 Prayer For You
08 Something Special
09 Love You Gently
10 Best Thing
11 Before I Met You
12 His Mistakes
13 Appetite
14 What's a Man To Do
15 Revolver
16 Lifetime
17 Love In This Club
18 Here I Stand
19 Will Work For Love
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Usher - Confessions (Deluxe) (2004)

       Confessions is the fourth studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher. It was released on March 23, 2004, by Arista Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003 to 2004, with its production handled by his longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri, alongside with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Lil Jon, among others. Primarily an R&B album, Confessions showcases Usher as a crooner and incorporates musical elements of hip hop and crunk. The album's themes generated controversy about Usher's personal relationships; however, the album's primary producer Jermaine Dupri claimed the record reflects his personal story.

      The album became the instant commercial success in the United States, selling 1.1 million copies in its first week. Its continued success was bolstered by its four chart-topping singles. To begin strategizing of boosting its sales amid threats of bootlegging, the special edition for the album was issued, which includes the hit single, "My Boo"; a duet with Alicia Keys. Despite some mixed criticism towards its lyrical substance, Confessions received mostly positive reviews and earned Usher several awards; including the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.

***Track Listing:
01 Intro
02 Yeah
03 Throwback
04 Confessions
05 Confessions 2
06 Burn
07 Caught Up
08 Superstar Intro
09 Superstar
10 Truth Hurts
11 Simple Things
12 Bad Girl
13 That's What It's Made For
14 Can U Handle It
15 Do It to Me
16 Take Your Hand
17 Follow Me
18 My Boo
19 Red Light
20 Seduction
21 Confessions 2 (Remix)
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Usher - 8701 (Deluxe) (2001)

      8701 is the third studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher; it was first released on August 7, 2001, by Arista Records. Recording was handled by several producers including The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Mike City, Bryan Michael Cox, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. It was intended for an October 31, 2000 release under the title All About U, the album was delayed numerous times, following the leak of several tracks onto the online music store Napster. Usher subsequently recorded new tracks and released the album under the new title, 8701, which is derived from Usher singing for the first time in his local church in 1987 and the album's release date of 2001.

      8701 takes inspiration from multiple artists, including Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Michael Jackson. It follows the theme of Usher's relationship experience, along with the emotions of love and heartache. Usher promoted the album by embarking on the supporting tour, Evolution 8701 Tour in 2002, to which it he performed in forty-four shows across North America. He also made appearances in television shows, including Live! with Kelly and Total Request Live. 8701 produced two Billboard Hot 100 number one singles – "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad" stayed on top for four and fives weeks, respectively.

***Track Listing:
01 Lude 8701
02 U Remind Me
03 I Don't Know
04 Twork It Out
05 U Got It Bad
06 Pop Ya Collar
07 If I Want To
08 I Can't Let U Got
09 U Don't Have To Call
10 Without U
11 Can U Help Me
12 How Do I Say
13 Hottest Thing
14 Good Ol' Ghetto
15 U-Turn
16 T.T.P.
17 Separated
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