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 Fair Debut February 3, 2008
Michael Kerner (Brooklyn, New York U.S.A.)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
For those who've won American Idol after Kelly Clarkson did back in 2002, they've had a much harder time of making their own staples in the music industry. For last years victor, Jordin Sparks, she has shown some growth with her debut single Tattoo. The song is a ballad that is fair, but doesn't really show that she stands out unlike past victors like Carrie Underwood did with Before He Cheats. The song isn't a bad one to listen to from Jordin, but she hasn't shown that she stands out completely from the other former contenders. I just hope that the next song she makes is better, and not something that is completely to leave on the tattoo.
Song: C
 Past it's "prime". March 5, 2008
Dri the Complex Lonely (USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
And I say that SO loosely.
This song wasn't great the first time I heard it and it's still sugar-coated fluff.
I mean I can get into certain songs that are all pop and little substance, but this one grates on my nerves.
First. Copying Irreplaceable's beat almost completely was a terrible thing to do! Not original and we had ENOUGH of that song. That's what this song TOTALLY rides on! At least Chris Brown, even though it's a similar beat, has something going for his song, With You (better lyrics, nice video).
Altogether, I just don't appreciate either of them ripping the Irreplaceable beat off though.
Come on! We heard it ENOUGH in 2006/2007!!!
Second. I will never forget you/You're in everything I do/
(Later)
Just like a tattoo/I'll always have you
blah, blah, blah, blah, Jordin. Start writing your own songs and maybe you'll get some attention!
2.25 stars.
End note: Beautiful voice but get a new producer who isn't afraid to try something new and different! I know it can be hard being original these days in the studio because it seems like everyone has nearly tried everything BUT (and that's a B I G but) copying a song's beat that has previously been played into the ground is the opposite of what you want to do! The lyrics are trite and super-elementary and nothing (I mean NOTHING) besides the vocal work stands out!!
This Tattoo Wears Off March 26, 2008
Flap Jackson (State Road, NC)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
When I first heard this song, I was like, Wow! Her vocals were good, and then by the bridge, I was totally into the song. And just for a second, I thought she was better than Blake Lewis. Well, those thoughts quickly passed. Not only was Blake Lewis's debut flat-out amazing and underrated, but due to the meat grinder that is radio, this song quickly wore like a pair of pants being dragged down a gravel road. Today, this song blends right into the radio wasteland.
While her vocals are still good, it is nearly impossible to get past the bad writing. I mean really, I know that the love song genre is depleted of all originality, but do you really have to compare your lover to a tattoo? What about the day when a real tattoo removal product becomes widely available? Then this song will become more laughable than it already is.
Overall, if you have been in a cave for the past six months, consider buying this song. But just remember, when you head back for the cave, this song won't be coming with you.
It's a song that's like a tattoo February 22, 2008
Amaranth (Northern California)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Jordin Sparks' "Tattoo" isn't going to be one of those Immortal Musical Masterpieces. It's a happy ballad comparing love to a tattoo. I know,tattoos can be considered incredibly tacky,but having an American Idol's blessing is... priceless. "Tattoo" unlike a tattoo parlor,is good clean fun. The melody has some interesting riffs,and it invites what Simon Cowell calls "bad karaoke." Oh well. It's memorable enough that one can hum along with the tune. It's just like a tattoo...
 cute :) April 22, 2008
Lizbeth (Sunrise, Florida United States)
I really like this song. Builds up very cute and playful and I like the bridge :) Go Jordin :)
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