REVISION OF MY PRIOR REVIEW OF RIHANNA'S "RATED R"

Boy was I wrong!!! I really judged to quickly on giving Rihanna's new album a B. After really sitting and listening to this record, it is actually pretty freakin' amazy!!!!!! Rihanna has opened up on these tracks and it is not only commendable, it's down right revolutionary. Songs like Stupid In Love, Russian Roulette, Cold Case Love and Fire Bomb are emotionally charged and full of melodies to kill for. Rude Boy and Rockstar 101 are party ready and hot as a two-dollar pistol. Wait Your Turn and G4L and Hard are stomping, dark gangsta' tour de force. Photograph with will.I.am is sexy and slinky and The Last Song is a heartbreaking ballad that should not be overlooked. I was particularly harsh on Te Amo. The story contained in the song is moving and really deep. The problem with having to write a review before really getting immersed in an album is that you miss all the nuances involved, which is exactly what happened on this one. Rihanna, sorry girl!! You're album kicks ass.