Word: lacking
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...mimcs the bass line on Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust,” making use of an almost identical rhythmic structure. The song is more than unoriginal, however; it feels sparse and cheap, a sense that arises from Leslie’s lack of bass or resonance, which in turn makes his songs seem filtered and light...
...though these melodies may be sweet, Leslie isn’t a vocalist. He hits the notes, yes, and even slips into falsetto on occasion, but with his lack of variation in volume and tone, he can’t compare to modern R&B greats like Usher and John Legend. In “Never Gonna Break Up,” the first track, Leslie makes evident these weaknesses. The chorus is sung nearly an octave higher than the verses, in a breathy falsetto, but his voice is merely pleasant and its intensity remains stagnant. “Never...
...describes his sexual exploits on Sunday evenings: “Do you know what today is? / It’s our anniversary... Work so hard for you / Now it’s time you reimburse me.” Lame jokes and awkward cockiness emphasize his lack of authenticity and inspiration...
These urgent issues are two of the over 50 high-concern safety-related repair projects that the T system will not be able to address this year due to a lack of funding, the report noted...
...Appointed police commissioner in 2000 by Mayor Giuliani, despite concerns from many aides about Kerik's reputation for flouting rules and his lack of a college degree - a requirement for senior police officers. Along with Giuliani, he won national praise for his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He stepped down from the NYPD when Giuliani left office at the end of 2001 and joined Giuliani's consulting firm, where he reportedly earned millions, and published a best-selling memoir in 2001, The Lost Son: A Life in Pursuit of Justice...