John Legend – Evolver Album Review

John Legend attempts to bring some soul and real music back to the R & B scene with his third studio album Evolver. Here he sticks to the format of good music and great lyrics equaling a timeless album.

Green Light featuring Andre 3000 – The album opens with a short interlude followed by the lead single. This track is very different from anything that’s been previously heard from him. He steps away from the piano bench and actually makes a track that makes you want to dance. This is a great up-tempo change of pace for the R & B crooner. You can’t go wrong when you add 3 stacks to any track.

It’s Over feat Kanye West – Here he wonders why she keeps calling knowing that the relationship is over and there is nothing left to talk about. They reminisce about the good times but it’s still a wrap and time to move on. Nice groove – ish type of track.


Everybody Knows – This acoustic track is about him trying to get his love back. He seems torn over the breakup and the fact that she has moved on. He then realizes that everybody knows that no one really knows how to make a relationship work and that it’s all work another chance. Something to listen to after that big break up to help you get through.


Quickly featuring Brandy – All about loving people quickly because life is short and love is all we need. Brandy sounds really good on this song and her vocal style is a great compliment to John’s. Very loving vibe to the record.

Cross The Line – This ballad is about crossing over the line from being a best friend to becoming a lover or girl/boyfriend. That is a thin line to cross. John examines both the pro’s and cons of this situation.

No Other Love Featuring Estelle – This reggae inspired tune is on point. Another track about a love lost and wanting it back because no one else compares. Estelle blesses this track with her beautiful voice and English accent.


This Time – The first slow ballad of the album. John jumps back behind the keys and belts out this beautiful song of a love lost and how if he had the chance, things would be different, this time.

Satisfaction – Here he sings about getting the satisfaction or at least the admonishment for loving her the way he does. He feels that she doesn’t love him the way he loves her and is not feeling appreciated.


Take Me Away – Another track about reminiscing over a past love. This time he is reminiscent of a lover that wanted to be taken away to a better life that he only he can provide.

Good Morning – A wake up song about waking up to the love of his life lying next to him.

I Love, You Love – A slow tune played over guitar reminiscent of an Eric Clapton tune. Here he talks of being in love with love and how love hurts but you keep on loving regardless.

If You’re Out There – This is his ‘Time for Change’ theme song. It is very motivational and inspirational as he pleads for people to stand up and make a difference.

Overall, this album is somewhat different from the previous 2 albums with more upbeat tunes as opposed to more slow love songs. The Flow of the album makes it great for an easy listening/ flowing album. It’s not too ballad heavy but stays true to form. He is afterall still an R & B singer. I would give this album 4.5 out of 5. Definitely worth the purchase.