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Libra Scale
''Libra Scale'' is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo. It was released on October 27, 2010 in Japan, followed by a release in the United Kingdom on October 29, as well a release in North America on November 22, 2010 by Def Jam Recordings and Compound Entertainment. The album is preceded by three singles: its lead Europop-oriented single, and the UK number-one hit "Beautiful Monster", as well the R&B singles "Champagne Life" and "One in a Million".
Upon release, ''Libra Scale'' received favorable reviews from most music critics. The album opened at number 9 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 112,000 copies in its first week sales, becoming his fourth consecutive top-ten album in the United States. It currently holds a 73 out of 100 on Metacritic, which indicates "generally favorable reviews", based on fourteen reviews,〔(''Libra Scale'' Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More ). Metacritic. Retrieved on 2011-03-05.〕 and has attained three singles that have achieved moderate ''Billboard'' chart success.
==Background and concept==
According to Ne-Yo, the idea for the album emerged from three influences: his desire to do something different instead of a standard compilation; his interest in science fiction, comic books and Japanese animation; and inspiration from the works of Michael Jackson, particularly ''Thriller'', ''Moonwalker'', and ''Bad''. Originally a short movie was to accompany the album, but such proved not to be viable given time and monetary constraints, so Ne-Yo chose to develop a series of six extended music videos instead.〔 Nevertheless, the film concept continues to influence the work, as he has stated the songs on the album are inspired by the script of the film that he wrote.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Ne-Yo Has Written A Movie Script )〕 The album features a number of songs which follow the story of Jerome and Pretti Sinclair.〔
The album's concept explores a story questioning morality and both sides of the ''Libra Scale'': the decision between money/power/fame versus love.〔(Ne-Yo interview by Pete Lewis, Blues & Soul' August 2010 )〕 The story follows three garbage men – Jerome, Clyde and Leroy – who are offered everything they have wanted in return for protecting the city against a forthcoming threat. However, there's a catch: they can never fall in love. When Jerome (Ne-Yo) falls for Pretti Sinclair (Galen Hooks) disaster ensues, and he has to choose between his love for her and the fame, power and money that he had been given, as he must choose between her life and his own.〔
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