Intro: It seemed a bit long. I liked the feeling of not knowing what to expect. I skipped it the first listen.
Yeah Yeah You Would: Feat. Grace Jones
Caught my attention instantly. The drum track is so rugged over the smooth pads and synths. I also like the buzz lead that sounds like an alarm or something is happening. Great dance track and I love the energy.
I Hate that You Love Me:
Nice Piano groove on top of a tribal like dance beat. this song is nice sounds like a filler.
Ass on the Floor: Feat. Swizz Beats
One of the best songs on the album! This song is crazy! It's one of those songs that you can't forget once u hear it. I feel like I'm in the club when this song comes on.. On the dance floor "drunker than a MFer." Lyrics like Theres no me if there's no you.. I'll give my soul to you." this record is classic with Swizz beats on the hook. The drum track sounds like an Acid Jazz loop over synth strings! It's dope.
Looking For Love:
This song is featuring Usher. The beat bangs. I liked that I couldn't predict where the track was going with the chord changes at first. Nice track. Sounds like a possible radio single.
Someone to Love Me: Featuring Jerry Duplessis, Watson
This sounds like one of those tracks that Diddy wants to rap by himself. I know he is Talking about how he is lonely chasing money and his dreams. The only thing that saves this song is the Jamaican style riddim reminiscent of Shyne Po. (which would have made an awesome feature but considering the circumstances) so this song is really just an album filler to me.
Hate You Now:
This is an overall ok track but it starts out horrible. The chorus is nice. The drums switch up halfway through the song. Really nice.
Yesterday: Feat. Chris Brown.
This is a stand out track definitely. Real pain music, "I feel like a killer hit me" Yesterday I fell in love today feels like my funeral." one of my favorites on the album. Also one of the few songs that Kaleena and Dawn do not sing on.
Shades: Feat. Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, Bilal, James Fauntleroy.
I thought this poem intro by Weezy was cool. The quote that got me was "I'll pour a gallon of gasoline on my heart just to light your cigarette." this song will grow on me. I will jam this every night in like 3 months. I also like the mix of features on this song. Very un conventional.
Angels: Feat. Rick Ross and Notorious B.I.G.
Ok I o like Ross' verse however I don't like how Diddy trying to make us believe Ross is the new BIG. Other than this, it's a great track. The "Streets is Watching" sample is timeless. Diddy nailed it on this one as far as channeling the spirits of the souls we have lost through the journey of life. (Sidenote I used to play this every night when my father was in the hospital before he died.) Great song. "The Angels are flying so low."
Your Love: Feat. Trey Songz
Club banger for sure. Sounds like bottoms up part 2. The DM girls sound great. They sound Keri Hilson ish however I like it.
Strobe Lights: feat Lil Wayne
I didn't like this track when I first heard the leak but I give it a C for effort. It's a new sound for Diddy and Wayne. It might grow on me but I know the Djs will play it to death in the Dance/Trance clubs.
Hello Goodmorning: feat T.I.
Love this songs energy. Everybodys heard this. Moving on
Last Night pt.2:
I liked part 1 much better. It's a filler but still flows with the album theme. The Prince sounding music always catches you.
I Know: Feat. Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa
This song hits the heart string deep! I LOVE this song. It starts off slow and then that kick drum drive is the heartbeat of the song. Also I appreciate Diddy using CB again for this song. So appropriate. "I Know I Fd Up" "Baby I need U" is on point! Wiz Khalifa's verse was hot. I love the way he comes back in to finish the verse over the hook. Brilliance.
Loving You No More: Feat Drake
Great single. Drake always kills. Take note of the Church chord progressions that really give this song it's soul. Reminds mr of old Mary J Blige. I would love to hear a remix with her on it.
Change:
By far one of the most challenging songs for Sean P.Diddy Combs to perform. Simply because it's featuring him alone. Singing. I was truly impressed by this record. It fully embodied the Last Train to Paris feel. It takes u on the train ride of his love life in one song. Tricky Stewart and the Dream Nailed this one. It's probably my number 3 favorite song on the album. "Now I'm on this train that's falling off the edge.." (note the trademark vocal fall that Dream and Tricky use right there.) Classic
Coming Home: Feat Skylar Grey
The perfect ending of and album song. Diddy looks himself in the mirror and shows us his flaws and all. "It's easy to be Puff but it's harder to be Sean." The huge pianos and orchestra sounding violins are what make this song feel triumphant. This is the victory lap track in what sounds like the making of a masterpiece.
Summary:
This album plays like your favorite scene in your favorite movie 18 times. It takes you from the vanity and insanity of the club and night life to the introspection and inside thoughts of how a troubled man really feels. Success is a drug and it can ruin your love life if you let it. This train ride to Paris is symbolic of a man who has it all except one thing. Love. This is his last chance to get on board.
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