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“One Love” is the 4th studio album by French DJ, David Guetta. It was released on iTunes on 21 August and on physical CD format on 24 August throughout Europe and 25 August in the US. A double disc deluxe edition is also being released, with the second disc containing extended/club mixes of album tracks plus 2 new tracks in a Megamix format.

First Impressions
As Guetta is a DJ/Producer, you won’t be able to spot his vocals in the album. But his presence is as prominent as his collaboraters (It’s his album for damn’s sake). The album is verging into Hip-House (Hip-Hop + Electro/House music) territory by working with Kelly Rowland, BEP, Akon, Kid Cudi, Ne-Yo and Estelle to name a few. I had high expectations for this album due to the clips that I’ve listened to prior to the album release and the hit single WLTK (When Love Takes Over) featuring Kelly Rowland. After listening to the album, it doesn’t disappoint but there’s a couple of B grade fillers in between tracks.

Standout Tracks

• When Love Takes Over
  Featuring Kelly Rowland. First single. Already worldwide hit, this almost-trance souding track is destined to be in contender of being one of the top songs in 2009. Music Buffs would recognise the piano core from the track is borrowed from Coldplay’s Clocks. Another factor that makes it a brillant track.
  BUT, I feel that album version is NOT a true representation of the song (It’s the rushed, CRAPPY radio edit). To enjoy the song in it’s full glory, listen to the impeccable Original Club Version of the track.
• Gettin’ Over
  Featuring Chris Willis, who is Guetta’s frequent collaborator. True to Guetta’s signature style, this is a really funky track. And it’s the 3rd single. Hoo-ray!!! Electro-House goodness, hands down. Intro sounds like the intro of “I Gotta Feeling” (the one included in this album is unnecessary), which Guetta produced too. Yeah, my genre of music is roughly like this track, but I’m a little neurotic at times. =)
• Sexy Bitch
  Featuring Akon. Currently a number 1 hit in the UK and Aus, this song has a thumping club beat which is oh-so-addictive. Yeah, the explicit version is definitely a guilty pleasure compared to the clean version (who uses sexy chick nowadays??).
• Memories
  Featuring Kid Cudi. The melody has plenty of hooks, especially on the chorus. But Kid Cudi’s vocals is a snooze, sorta spoils the track a little.
• On the Dancefloor
  Featuring will.i.am & apl.de.ap, one half of the BEP. Another well produced electro house track filled with energy. The beats are insane. One problem is that it sounds like an extended cut from BEP’s The E.N.D album. Perhaps it’s the involvement of both BEP members.
• It’s The Way You Love Me
  Featuring Kelly Rowland. 2nd of 3rd track to showcase Kelly’s vocals. This one is gonna be in my playlist for a long time. The intro alone is enough to blow my socks off. The vibe of this track reminisce the late 90’s club sound. Definitely a dancefloor staple for me, that is if it’s gonna be release as a single.
• Choose
  Featuring Ne-Yo & Kelly Rowland. What I feel that it’s the weakest of the 3 Kelly-featured tracks. The chorus is catchy but the rest of the lyrics sounds messy.
• One Love
  Featuring Estelle. As it’s title track, the classy vocals of Estelle has done justice to this song. It’s lush sounding. A definite grower, as I don’t think this song would hit anyone immediately. But it’s perfection.
• I Wanna Go Crazy
  Featuring Will.I.Am. I could so totally picture dirrtysean dancing to this song. The moment this song is being played, the impression hits me. Haha. A high NRG club track. (No offence, mammy. =P)
• Toyfriend
  Featuring Wynter Gordon. The middle-eastern influence feels out of place a little. But the chrous is quite hypnotic and I do like it’s heavy bass moments though.
• If We Ever
  Featuring Makeba Riddick. Album closer. Whenever we exercise, there’s always warm-ups and cooldowns. Same goes to clubbing. The beats are rather erratic, in a good way.

Final Verdict
Being an all dance album, it’s at risk of sounding the same. Think Cascada with Miracle/Everytime We Touch/Dangerous. Boring stuff right. This album is not without it’s flaws, ie. for leaning a little towards on the commercial side and a few fillers. I like it that it shows Guetta’s style with compromising and yet without sounding the same on all tracks too. A recommended CD to get. Oh, and get the deluxe edition instead. =)

This album scores a 4 out of 5.