I really like only about 5 songs on this album. A few are way to vulger to even listen to. Timbaland is soo talented, I wish he could keep it cleaner.

If you are expecting the same level of quality shown on Nelly Furtado's album, Justin Timberlake's album, or Madonna's album, it will fall short of such expectations. It has the same feel to it as the others sound wise but digging deeper, lyrically it is horrible, he comes across as a thug, that no one on earth can mix a track other than him, there's confidence and then there's arrogance, the n***** and the f*** word are overused if not abused, last but not least he comes off as a chauvinist who thinks he's gods gift to women.

The last five songs completely saved this cd for me. I thought it was a shame that Nina Simone isn't given credit for her contribution to the first track. Every other tracks say Timbaland Featuring _____, but track one leaves Nina Simone off and claims to be a solo piece. I disagree with his taking the liberty of changing her "Oh Sinnerman" to "Oh Timbaland", but in the end I have to admit that the album as a whole is great.The Best of Nina Simone

Timbaland excels in creating some catchy rhythm arrangements and a very broad musical canvas. He also pulls off a feat in bringing together some serious star power. Where this album falls short is on is recording quality, cohesiveness, creativity and the edge that one would expect from a provocative title like "shock value."

I LOVE THIS CD. His beats are tight. This album follows his producing of the majority of the tracks on Timberlake's FUTURESEX/LOVESOUNDS. His genre breaking has changed popular music today, and he takes pride in his success at staying ahead of the curve with his originality and experimentation. Confident and charismatic, his goal is still to blow the listener's mind and make them move to the beat. This album has been certified Platinum. This album is one of the best of 2007

Starting off with a old negro spiritual feel, "Oh Timbaland" kicks this LP off. Highlighted by the drum patterns and arrangements clearly does not need any introduction. "Give It To Me" featuring Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake is a dance tune with a mainstream appeal followed by "Release" featuring Justin Timberlake to keep the dance floor filled. Pulsating kick drum with space aged keys on "The Way I Are" featuring Keri Hilson & D.O.E. explaining being yourself and you can't buy love. Dragging keys over a slow tempo track "Bounce" featuring Dr. Dre, Missy Elliot & Justin Timberlake stays on course with the album concept and title. The harmonizing "Come And Get Me" featuring 50 Cent & Tony Tayo is the roughest track with a West Coast gangster feel with the piano chords similar to a Dr. Dre track. "Boardmeeting" featuring Magoo is a dramatic tune with its stomping and clapping effects adding to Timbaland's vocals. The sexual subject of "Fantasy" featuring Money produced by Walter Milsap III & co-produced by Boss Beats is bound to seduce the gentlemen listening. "Miscommunication" featuring Keri Hilson & Sebastian with the high pitched synthesizer keys complemented the performance with simplicity. The semi-rock track with multi-layered guitars on "Throw It On Me" featuring The Hives is a great addition to the album as well as "Time" featuring She Wants Revenge. "One And Only" featuring Fallout Boy is strong addition that cross genres with the bridge for a perfect blend. Taking pop and adding untraditional drum patterns on "Apologize" featuring One Republic is the highlight of Shock Value because of just that. Closing with "2 Man Show" featuring Elton John is a well orchastrated tune that could have been a bigger conclusion if Elton would have blessed it with some vocals. Where producers now take on multiple roles sometimes the features outshine the artist. Timbaland's Shock Value showcases more his talents of a producer where here is timeless material included. Don't miss out on the surprise.

I really likes this CD. i bought it for The song Apologize by One Republic, but I ended up really liking the entire CD. Its a good CD to listen to on the way to work, or wherever. It gets u pumped, and makes u happy, also almost all the songs are great.

THIS ALBUM CD BY TIMBALAND IS EXCELLENT FROM THE STANDPOINT OF THE ONE SONG ON IT FEATURING ONE REPUBLIC'S APOLOGIZE. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM CD TO ANYONE WHO ESPECIALLY LIKES ONE REPUBLIC AS A GROUP.

I thoroughly enjoyed Timbaland's CD "Timbaland Presents Shock Value". He includes a wide variety of songs and artists, most of which have a great sound. I have a couple songs that I particularly like from the CD, while my roommate has another song that he really likes and my girlfriend has a different song that she really likes. There are a few songs (1 or 2) that I think are a little strange and don't really enjoy listening to. I also thought that there could be a little more vocals from Timbaland on the CD. However, I recommend that you purchase this CD.

What can I say, except that Timbaland is the best? While his genius has been proven in the past, this collection best showcases his versatility. Timbaland gathers here a wide range of artists and showcases them to their best. The future of hip-hop lies with Timabaland and we should be grateful for that. He has diversified the genre with "Apologize", a remixing of the One Republic song the best example. In fact, it was Timbaland that brought that song to popularity. Best of all, Timbaland is saving the reputation of hip-hop. There is no disrespecting of women here. On the contrary, he is an exemplary gentleman as proven in "The Way I Are". Another gem in the album is "Give it to Me", in which he comes down on Scott Storch and his merry men for "talking greasy". All in all, a masterpiece of an album by one of music's greatest giants. A must have CD. I hope they soon release a DVD of this, with all the music videos.

Timbaland's previous product was somewhat uneven, but this album is bangin' from start to finish and offers something for all hip-hop fans.

This cd is a straight joke, Tim makes good beats when the beats are for someone else, but as for himself, forget it. This cd was trash right when i put it in the CD player, People who like this kind of wierdness should go to the doctor and get checked. I have never heard such horrible music in all my life, this was so bad and crappy. whats this a mix between house and hip hop, ....?? trash this cd and all th esongs on it are trash Tim should think about NOT making anymore cds just stick to the beats. JUST PLAIN HORRIBLE !!

I can't say I love the whole album, but I've listened to 'Time' and 'One and Only' a score of times each and want to hear them some more. I hadn't heard Hip Hop with an Alternative chorus before. The switch between genres keeps the palate refreshed, and yet, the transition is smooth--one genre blending into the other. Furthermore, the lyrics are entertaining.

Let me my start by saying that I am a fan of Timbaland's production. Now he has gotten over exposed lately but I still enjoy his beats. This album however is just not that good. "Give It To Me" was good for a while but it's a bit annoying now. The best song here is "The Way I Are", the beat is kind of a mashup of "Push It" and "SexyBack" apparently, whatever it is, it is a real fun catchy dance song. The girl Keri Hilson has an awesome voice, I do hope she releases an album soon. "Apologize" which is the new hit, is also a good song, though Timbaland doesn't really add a thing to this song so I consider it onerepublic's song because it is. They are decent band, A LOT like the Fray, not overly special necessarily but decent, check out their album. Outside of the hits here, you have a boatload of filler. Scream is OK, Bounce sucks, Release sucks. Throw It On Me is extremely short but an ok rap/rock combination. Just buy the singles here, there's not much to the album.

I don't listen to hip hop very often but for the most part I liked the sound and beat of this album. If your a hip hop fan I would suggest you give this album a try.

I see some people aren't liking this album because he has other genres. Well I think it's good to venture off and try new things. Like Timbaland, I too am very opened minded when it comes to music. I'm a die hard hip hop fan but once in awhile when I get sick of it, I'll break out my R&B, Pop or Rock. If you only like just one particular genre, then this albums not for you.

I still like the song ' the way I are', but other songs are not as good as I expected. But I will listen to this CD more before I throw it away.
But since so far, no other song made me crazy.

I just got this album today after finally finding out that "The Way I Are" was done by Timbaland. I usually stay on top of what is coming out but I slacked a bit on this one. Most of the songs on this album have featured guests, which is always cool. Keri Hilson's voice is hauntingly beautiful! Everyone involved in the production gave their best, but she put the finishing touches on it. There isn't one bad song on here. Give it a listen, you won't be sorry!

Half of the songs are good, much better work on other artist than on his own music.

Very good album, very interesting songs and mixes, all good.

My Favorites:
The way i are
Scream
Miscomunication
Time

This is the best of Timbaland's three albums. Everything all clicks, especially The Way I Are and songs with Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent,Dr. Dre, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado and others. Timbaland's always challenging himself with funky numbers here. Even his own label's artists have cool flows and rap styles. The one song he did with Elton John is remarkable. He went all over the map with artists on this album and it all fits.

I've been a fan of his beats since Aaliyah's One in a Million (1996). Over 10 years later and he still has me bumpin' to some awesome beats! I found that I loved Justin Timberlake's CD and enjoyed other tracks he's produced as well. So I broke down and bought Shock Value. I can say that I love it immensely! I love his style. All of these tracks could be put on the radio and be instant hits. He has a nice range of guest artists as well. In a time when people put out 10-12 tracks max on their albums, I gotta say I'm loving that he gives us 17. What a bang for your buck indeed! Timbaland rocks. Brilliance indeed! He layers his music so well and changes it up throughout the track too. I can't get over how much I'm loving this cd.

One of the greatest albums ever! Songs are perfect for car and truck enthusiasts. When you slowly cruising around there's no better way than Timbaland way...Custom Semi Custom Semi Trucks 2 Standard Guide To American Muscle Cars 1952-2005 (Standard Guide to American Muscle Cars)] [[ASIN:0760314594 Custom Semi Trucks.And remember there's no replacement for displacement!

I originally purchased this cd because of the tracks featuring Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado. I am glad that I did because I found that I enjoy most of the other tracks as well.

jimmy

First things first: people don't seem to understand that Shock Value really isn't a solo album from Timbaland; it's a compilation album with songs produced by him that sometimes features him; that's why the album is called Timbaland PRESENTS Shock Value, not simply "Timbaland - Shock Value". Anyway, the last time we heard from Tim "by himself" was almost ten years ago when he produced the compilation Tim's Bio: Life From Da Bassment. Tim used his stellar beats as backdrops while the verses were spit by the most popular artists at the time, like Nas, Missy Elliott, Jay-Z and a few others. Now that Tim has seen a resurgence with his new beats for artists like Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, he tried to do another compilation album. But if you think Shock Value is just as good as Tim's Bio, think again.

To say that the only good songs are the singles wouldn't be telling the half of it. Well, actually, aside from "Give It to Me" and "The Way I Are", OneRepublic's "Apologize" is good, as is "Fantasy" (sung by some woman called Money). And "Scream" (with Keri Hilson and Nicole Scherzinger) is tolerable. But everything goes downhill from there.

What's surprising is that a lot of the R&B joints are the most disappointing. "Release" is a filler track that supposedly features Justin Timberlake (because I don't remember hearing him in the song), and "Miscommunication" (with Keri Hilson again and Tim's brother Sebastian) is ridiculous. But the rap songs are even worse, especially "Bounce" with Missy and Dr. Dre; and the song features JT's chorus: "Bounce like your a** got the hiccups" (who the F wrote that?). And "Bombay" sounds like a bad remake of "Indian Flute", complete with Indian vocals (which Tim himself probably doesn't even understand).

Speaking of that, Magoo shows up for the ridiculous "Boardmeeting", and as evidenced from Under Construction Part II (don't ask me why I listened to that), he sounds better than Tim does, but the song still falters because, well, remember how on "Cop That Ish" he completely jacked "I Know You Got Soul"? Well, here he rips off "The Breaks". And while I'm on the subject of wack emcees somewhat shining, Tony Yayo actually outshines Tim AND 50 Cent on "Come and Get Me" (but the song still sucks).

Tim also tries for some rock collaborations on here. "Time" (with She Wants Revenge) is okay, but the Fall Out Boy-assisted "One and Only" is an extremely bumpy ride, and "Throw It on Me" (with the Hives, of all people) never should have happened. Basically, if you want to hear a really good compilation of Timbaland and company, then just throw Tim's Bio back in for a trip down memory lane because I can't find a more accurate title for THIS album than Shock Value.

Anthony Rupert

While most of the music world interested in hip-hop is paying homage to Kanye West, Timbaland has put out one of the most original, and musical, hip hop cds is a long time. I have been really disenchanted with hip hop lately, too many repetative choruses like "this is why i'm hot" over and over again. Not only that, but Kanye is flouted as a genius when all he does is sample over and over again (see "gold digger", "diamonds from sierra leon," "all falls down" and more), Timbaland actually comes up with his own beats in creative modes. I mean, the Hives? That's amazing.

Fantastic CD - Timb knows how to produce, rap, and collaborate with fantastic artists. Definitely a must for anyone who appreciates any type of hip-hop.

I loved this album. My only problem is I'm still trying to figure out who Timbaland is. There are so many appearances from other artiest on this album that frankly I might be disappointed if he did one solo. The US release has one song, "Oh Timbaland" that is only him (with Nina Simon in backups with a nice audio edit from the sound of it).

Timbaland seems to be more of a musical choreographer than a performing artiest. He has some great artist in these songs but frankly I'm left wondering if these songs are really him or the people he has "featured"? I do like the album though.

This cd is the best. Timbaland could sing like 4real man! I gave it 5 stars. why don't u?!

Other people have touched on the artistic merits of this album, so I want to touch on the censorship.

If you buy this from amazon in the UK it has 19 songs on it. This version sold in America only has 17.

Timbaland is lauded by almost everyone as the hit-maker. If you want a radio friendly club beat laden single then seek out Timbaland and consider you're dreams answered. This is made apparent by the recent rise of pop stars Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado who have just blown up lately thanks in large part to Timbaland's infectious beats. So here finally Timbaland steps behind the microphone in order to explore his own vocal talents and let the world see what would happen if he was allowed to make the music he wanted to make. Thankfully he's a genuine artist and didn't just put out another rap album that could easily be mistaken for the countless other no-talent releases year round. In fact with `Shock Value' Timbaland delves into different musical styles and does so with expert maneuvering, delivering a unique and memorable musical experience.

Of course when you pair Timbaland up with his musical soul-mate Timberlake you have instant hit status, and so Timbaland enlisted Justin's talents on three tracks, and those three tracks are standouts. `Give it to Me' also partners Timbaland with Nelly Furtado, a voice that Timbaland helped make a household name. It's a brilliant choice for a first single for it establishes Timbaland's mark while still keeping him comfortable, mostly behind the shadow of the better vocals. `Release' is a fun song but the real gold is found on `Bounce' which teams Timbaland and Timberlake with Dr Dre and Missy Elliot. The beat is one of Timbaland's best and the song in itself will lodge itself in your brain.

Another collaboration that suits Timbaland very well is that with upcoming star Keri Hilson who appears on three tracks as well. `The Way I Are', also featuring D.O.E., has a fantastic beat that belongs in the club. I'm sure everyone has heard this song by now so you know how great it is. `Scream' also features Keri but couples the two with Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. I don't care what your feelings are about the Pussycat Dolls, that girl has a beautiful voice. Personally out of the three I think I prefer `Miscommunication' but it's a hard toss up with `The Way I Are'. On `Miscommunication' though Keri Hilson really shines and that makes me lean more in that direction.

The remainder of the CD has Timbaland teaming up with random rappers and rock groups in order to create some of the more interesting tracks in hip-hop today. Teaming up with ultra-popular pop-punk band Fall Out Boy on `One and Only' was a brilliant step. In fact `One and Only' is one of the best tracks on the album. The Hives provide some entertaining aspects of `Throw it on Me', but it's `Apologize' that really blows me away. California based OneRepublic is a brilliant band and I just want to take the time to thank Timbaland for bringing their music out for the rest of us to experience. `Bombay' is very satisfying, coupling hip-hop beats with intoxicating Middle Eastern vibes and vocals. Timbaland also reunites with his old partner Magoo on `Boardmeeting' with nice results. It's not the greatest track here, but it's still great. `Time' is different, featuring She Wants Revenge, and it's not quite as successful a pairing as the previous, but it'll definitely grow on you, that's for sure.

Some of his more rap influenced tracks are a little bland, like `Come & Get It' featuring 50 Cent and Tony Yayo or `Kill Yourself' featuring Sebastian and Attitude. It's not that they're awful it's just that their nothing new. They sound like they belong on a less expressive and expansive album, maybe like something done by 50 Cent himself. It's just not up to the standard that Timbaland sets for himself, although the piano beat running though `Kill Yourself' is a nice touch. `Fantasy' is decent, but Money takes over the track and it becomes more or less another pop-diva recording without much substance. I still don't understand the closing track `2 Man Show' featuring Elton John. It had so much potential, and Elton is a master of the ivory keys, but the track is a major disappointment. In the end `Shock Value' is a disc that should entertain and impress anyone wondering what Timbaland has rolled up his sleeve. Here's to his major success. Can't wait to see what he has in store for us next.

This is the first hip-hop album that I had ever bought and I'm satisfied with it. I thought this was Timbaland's solo album, but in truth only the first track "Oh Timbaland" can be described as a solo effort. As for the whole album you can expect to listen to the unique beats that is his signature.

As genius as he is in creating beats, he is no lyricist or at least a keen observer of lyrics. Take the first four lines into the song "Miscommunication" which incidentally was not written by him as Timbaland could have suggested better rhymes instead of the ones there.

My favorite among his collaborators in this album is Keri Hilson. Her smooth singing voice provided counterbalance to Timbaland's throaty effort, as evidenced in the track "The Way I Are". Unfortunately I don't feel any chemistry between Timbaland and Hilson as the lyrics would have suggested. Timbaland, as charismatic he can be, just don't have the persona for flirting with a 'co-star'.

Another collaborator worth mentioning is Amar, the British/Indian singer on the track "Bombay". Here I'm particularly fond of Timbaland's accentuation of the upbeats, slight syncopation of the downbeats, added with the otherworldly qualities of Amar's Indian singing style.

The rest of the tracks I'm not really fond of. "2 Man Show" with Elton John for example, feels a bit dry and uninspiring. The tracks with fellow hip-hop collaborators I can't really decide as this is, after all, my first hip-hop album.

Timbaland has a talent for making hits, and there are so many potential singles on this thing it's not even funny. But there are a bunch of filler songs in the middle of the album that are disappointing.

There are a lot of good, fun, danceable songs on this CD, it's just that the bad songs really weigh down the good ones. Tracks 6-10 could've been left out quite easily. Since the cd is 17 tracks long, I'm constantly skipping over those songs to get to the good ones. It's just inconvenient.

Other than that, this is pretty good. Like I said before, it's just annoying to have to skip over a bunch of songs.

Favorites: The Way I Are, Bombay, Throw It On Me, Time, One & Only, Apologize

Now, I'm not going to say I didn't like the album. I did like it. But, I just do not feel Timbaland let loose enough.
I think he is a wild stallion, but it just felt like something was pulling back on the reins, something was MISSING.
I can't put my finger on it, but felt this album was...Too controlled to offer an SHOCK to me.
I wanted a cut loose RAW BEAT album.
I was satisfied, but being satisfied means the content was just satisfactory. I want to be satiated. I hope another album is to follow this, I really do. I'm addicted to the beats, Timbaland is EXCELLENT for those. I can't get enough. BUT, please next time don't just shock me.
I want shock waves, electricty to the veins. Maybe next time.

This album rocks. I love that Timberland teamed up with all different types of artists. Rock this!