Schizophrenic After "Blowin' Me Up"  came out in late 2002, Jive and JC began talking about a solo album. He started working on it in earnest in early 2003; he wrote or co-wrote all but one of the tracks on the album and worked with such producers as Rockwilder and Basement Jaxx. His first full-length solo effort reflects his diverse musical interests and, as JC himself says, "evolved out of sheer joy." Schizophrenic was released on 2/24/2004 in the US and April 2004 in Europe. generally positive review     mixed or neutral     generally negative   [chasezscore] About DanceMusic  Chasez gives the dance music community a respectful and enjoyable record that is versatile enough for any party and intimate enough for repeated listens. Access   Chasez’s white bread past makes it hard to believe that, figuratively speaking, he ever knew a girl named Nikki. Still, give the girlie man an "A-" for effort. Schizophrenic is just that: a mish-mash of styles that reflects genuinely broad musical tastes. Access Atlanta  Chasez's reach is admirable, but it does exceed both his grasp and the average listener's attention span. Just because you can put more than an hour onto a disc doesn't mean you should. Akron Beacon-Journal     Subpar lyrics aside, Chasez should be commended for sticking his neck out a little and not simply trying duplicate his former bandmate's solo success. All Music Guide     If the music on Schizophrenic was as awkward as Chavez's singing and stance, it'd be an easy album to dismiss, but what makes it so frustrating is that he has a lot of good music on the album. Alloy    JC intelligently explores various sides of his musical ambition, from dance floor tunes ("Shake It") to bedroom tunes ("Lose Myself"), to relaxin' tunes ("Everything You Want"). Yet another member truly gets 'NSYNC with his talent. Amazon.com     Chasez has proven to be an adventurous auteur, taking his music to places where NSYNC would never venture, serving up the dangerous swampy gumbo ya ya of "Shake It," dance hall reggae with a song like "Mercy," or a more sanitized version with "Everything You Want." American Xodus     Whether he's exploring 80's electronica a la the Party Monster soundtrack [All Day Long I Dream About Sex] or doing a jazzy take on a Janet-style ballad [Lose Myself], stylistically, J.C. knows exactly who he is and where he wants to be as an artist. Arjanwrites.com     "Schizophrenic" turns out to be a surprisingly good effort from an artist who has clearly outgrown his boyband roots. JC Chasez delivers the goods quite effortlessly without feeling restraint by listeners' expectations and musical boundaries. Arkansas Traveler     If it is a party record or soundtrack to a summer car ride that one is after - and not serious, statement making music - Schizophrenic will more than do the job. AZCentral.com     On his debut album, the 'N Sync member has come up with a dizzying, often dazzling batch of tunes aimed squarely at steaming up club floors... Chasez adapts his voice to his material like a method actor who has lost himself in a role. Ball State Daily News     None of us thought that we would ever take a member of *NSYNC seriously longer than maybe one or two songs, yet the bulk of JC Chasez's solo debut is as good as anything out there right now. Barnes and Noble     With the unpredictably good Schizophrenic, Chasez puts the final nail in 'N Sync's coffin (sorry, Lance, Chris, and Joey) and emerges as a bona fide solo star and Grammy contender in his own right. BC Magazine    Music-wise, things aren't so dire: think groovy club-beats, think snatches of R&B and soul, think old-school Michael Jackson/Stevie Wonder/Prince influences. Beartown     This is not a boyband album. There is a nice range of styles: dance, R&B and reggae, and his vocals are good. The Big Issue    Despite its muddle, Schizophrenic is animated by a playful pop chutzpah. Chasez may not be *NSYNC's Robbie Williams, but at least he isn't their Gary Barlow. Billboard    JC Chasez could not have called his solo debut anything but "Schizophrenic." Produced by Robb Boldt, Basement Jaxx and Riprock 'n' Alex G, among others, it is wonderfully all over the musical map, from electro and funk to dance/electronic and pop. Blazemedia (Australia)    It's got a new wave-techno feel with surprisingly good Latin rhythms with a touch of reggae thrown in. Blender   The electronic dance-rock gets the pop job done - check the hand-clap hook on "Something Special" or the sample from 80's one-shot Corey Hart on "Come to Me." His years in the biggest boy band group ever taught Chasez how to sound tuff here and vulnerable there - until the next second banana comes along. Boston Herald   A few gooey ballads, tricked out but not transformed by electronica flourishes, and plenty of corny come-ons - Chasez employs the phrase "all night strong" a few times too many - complete this overlong but ultimately giddily enjoyable exercise in youthful desire. Calgary Sun   It's the subject matter that mostly offends as the sex-obsessed singer gets down and dirty on songs with titles like Some Girls (Dance With Women), 100 Ways, Mercy, If You Were My Girl, Shake It, One Night Stand and Come To Me. CD World   Trim Schizophrenic to its first ten cuts, however, and you have not only one of post-Thriller pop’s most ambitious and exhilarating records, but a gleefully unfocused work that outshines bandmate Justin Timberlake’s accomplished Justified. Charleston Post and Courier   The various musical styles definitely live up to the album's title. Chasez's soaring voice is the one thing that ties them all together. Chicago Quill   Even including the few missteps, "Schizophrenic" is one of the most amazing debut CDs I've ever heard...The varied virtues-- whether they be the ballads, the dance tracks, the vocals-- should ensure JC a wide and solid following, and I'm eagerly awaiting his follow-up already. Chicago Sun-Times   Though he finds some decent grooves in spots, he's too derivative to escape sounding like the guy who came to the party about two hours late. One exception: "All Day Long I Dream About Sex," a pulsating Kajagoogoo throwback in which Chasez ably turns up the heat. Chico News and Review   JC shows here he can stand on his own. Cleveland Scene   The multiple '80s references sprinkled throughout aren't merely trendy -- they make sense; it's been about that long since a star this big sounded like he was having this much fun. The Coast JC Chasez proves he is an artist, rather than just an *NSync left-over. Common Sense Media SCHIZOPHRENIC may not be the most exciting or innovative album of the year, but it reveals the more mature, evolving side of a beloved boy-band member's personality, and it's a lot of fun for older teens. Core Fresh Hits "Schizophrenic" is more grown up and diverse than you might expect. CosmoGirl UK JC is having a pop at solo stardom too with this debut album, and it's brilliant. Dagblad de Limburger (Holland) According to himself Chasez did what he wanted on this record. Spontaneously. And you can hear it. Dallas Morning News He comes across as down-to-earth. He doesn't try to be something he's not. Daily Free Press For a first try, it's acceptable. Daily Record JC has risen to the challenge of crafting a credible niche within the music market far away from the music form which first made him. dBMagazine (Australia) There is such variety in the tracks, good mixing and engineering work, and Chasez's voice is amazingly versatile, covering a wide range of vocal styles. Denver Post This album is no hack-job, though, as he's employed house gurus Basement Jaxx and hip-hop veteran Dallas Austin to produce. Detroit News Chasez is willing to take musical risks, settling into a sound that’s full of carnival chaos, stuttered hand claps and furious foot stomps. The Digital Collegian On the vast majority of his solo debut, Schizophrenic, JC presents himself as a forward-thinking dance artist with a lot to say. Dotmusic Any man who sings "I'm a love machine, 24/7 call me anytime you need" is on thin ice. E! Online Throwing together horn-dog lyrics and pounding dance beats, the teen idol emerges with a debut that is surprisingly bright and confident. Even more surprising, it's actually pretty good. Entertainment Africa If the music and production on 'Schizophrenic' were as ham-fisted as many of his lyrics, Chasez would be consigned to the 'has-been' bin faster than you can say 'Vanilla Ice'. But the music saves him: there is a lot of really good music on the album. Entertainment Today The creativity in this disc does not rest with the tried and true (thank goodness), it rests in the adventurous excursions that exhibit other aspects of Chasez’s musical character. Entertainment Weekly By calling his debut Schizophrenic, Chasez lets potential naysayers know from jump: This album is all over the place on purpose. But his titular preemptive strike is a tad misguided. After all, it's not Schizophrenic's eclecticism that is so alarming. It's the disc's familiarity in spite of that eclecticism. ET Online JC Chasez proves that he's got what it takes to rock on his own, with his debut solo album, Schizophrenic. Expressions I'm amazed by how much I actually like his music. I just couldn't stop tapping my foot! Evening Standard/ThisIsLondon [Chasez] is attempting to follow his former bandmate into the world of credible adult pop, with an album that is less stylish than Timberlake's, but often much more fun. Five Star Reviews JC opens up vocally delivering dance numbers and ballads with equal skill...This is not your little sister's pop music. This is one album you can crank up to put a swagger in your step. Fort Worth Star-Telegram In the grand scheme of pop-to-rock transition albums, Schizophrenic is a formulaic masterpiece. The album title is fitting, because there's no one style that holds things together; track styles jump haphazardly among reggae, R&B and electronica with no purpose in sight. Gay and Lesbian Times On songs such as "Shake It" and the electroclash-like "All Day Long I Dream About Sex" Chasez manages to diverge from the formula. Gaywired.com Overall this album is definitely a must-have for any music connoisseur's collection, a hot buy for the dancing queen in all of us, and an essential purchase for anyone who is looking for something a little different! Get Out Magazine Chasez has a fine voice - that was never in question - but, who knew he could apply it successfully to such varied styles? Growling here, cooing there and poking fun at himself in the comical “One Night Stand,” the singer has a commanding presence throughout the disc. Girls Life The songs differ lyrically as much as they do musically. The first single, "Some Girls (Dance With Women)" and the probable second, "A.D.I.D.A.S.," are a perfect example. Don't expect to hear any of the same JC you remember from NSYNC. Go & Do Downriver   Aside from being suitably named, Schizophrenic is a remarkably individual effort that can vary because Chasez' vocals have so much range. Grand Rapids Press   What's sad is JC has a terrific voice, completely on par, if not beyond, JT's skill. Unfortunately, this album just doesn't showcase that lovely voice. Groovevolt.com   The new disc reflects the emotions and themes that a man of Chasez' age deals with in his daily life. He can't be a boy forever and he proves on Schizophrenic that he is more than capable of being a man. The Guardian   Schizophrenic's producers, Basement Jaxx among them, seem to have left too many decisions to our man himself. Handbag.com   The Gary Barlow law of averages should spell doom for JC Chasez's debut - surely N'Sync couldn't have two credible solo artists in its ranks - but Schizophrenic is high on the funk levels and keeps limp balladeering to a minimum. Hartford Courant [His] digitally enhanced voice lacks range on the 15 bland, if club- friendly, tracks. He sings mostly about sex, but it's boilerplate fantasy stuff. Heat Magazine The former *NSYNC star delivers a stunning album that's bound to surprise critics and fans - 15 tracks of delicious pop which have been artfully created by someone who is unconcerned with current trends and what's hip, remaining true to himself.   Herald Sun (Australia) Schizophrenic is bold urban pop, and Chasez delivers it with blithe spirit.   Hiponline.com Make no mistake about it: Chasez's signature harmonies and lyrical style are here, but Schizophrenic dabbles in a wealth of genres...that showcase this superstar's wide-eyed musical vision.   Home News Tribune While not appropriate for any of 'NSync's preteen fanbase, it would be selling hand over fist if it were marketed as well as Justin Timberlake's 2002 solo effort that pales in freshness and originality.   The Independent An album that showcases his impressive vocal technique and diversity of musical styles...A surprisingly impressive solo debut.   In Touch J.C. could've easily followed his 'NSync bandmate Justin Timberlake's lead and done straight R&B, but he instead shows off his eclectic side. Knoxville News-Sentinel "Schizophrenic" is engaging, disengaging and engaging again as Chasez tries on an assortment of masks.   Knoxville News-Sentinel (#2) He easily moves among an array of styles, from the chunky groove of "She Got Me" to guitar-riffing rock "100 Ways" and '80s synth-pop "All Day Long I Dream About Sex." He's also impressive on the ballads, showing the quality of his voice on "Lose Myself" and "Build My World."   Las Vegas Mercury All in all - with the exception of a couple of cavity-inducing ballads - it's an amazingly versatile performance from a dude who once played Clarence "Wipeout" Adams on the "Mickey Mouse Club" soap opera "Emerald Cove."   Launch N*SYNC's number-two man offers a smartly schizophrenic solo debut filled with the anything-goes dancefloor abandon of the ‘80s, where the giddiest moments make Justin seem like Sting.   Lime Magazine It seems you can take the boyband out of the boy after all.   London Free Press Just as Justin Timberlake was accused of aping Michael Jackson, fellow 'N Syncer JC Chasez will be tagged as a Prince wannabe for this more openly randy outing.   London Times His debut album, Schizophrenic, is jam-packed with smart, chart-friendly tunes, as well as slick, dancefloor-friendly production, clever samples, some seriously sexy lyrics and fine singing.   Long Beach Press Telegram It's the intoxicating duality of hip-hop and '80s R&B on standouts "If You Were My Girl," "Shake It" and "One Night Stand" that forces you to come back for more. Long Island Press With so many identities being fronted, Schizophrenic's title says it all. Los Angeles Times Chasez is like a kid racing a car without a steering wheel through the pop landscape...He's at his best when the setting is light and simple and his singing direct and natural.   Mamba Online    Schizophrenic is an ambitious and risky debut album, avoiding a tried and trusted pop formula. But the world has taken notice (Basement Jaxx even asked JC to do the vocals on their next single, Plug it in). All things considered, Schizophrenic is also one of the best releases of 2004.   Manchester Online    While not as zeitgeisty as Justified, these hook-ups have resulted in a more playful and bombastic ride. At its most adventurous, it’s certainly cooler and - lock up your daughters - feistier.   Maxim Chasez’s first solo effort suffers from a personality deficit.   Mega Star Schizophrenic does exactly what it says on the tin. One minute electro, one minute pure pop, the next shimmying its R'nB ass.   Metro Most of the songs on Schizophrenic are so electrifying you can feel the blood flowing through your veins, and your heart beating to the rhythms. If you're looking for a new kind of pop-rock music mix, this is the album for you.   Metro Weekly Chasez exudes confidence in creating pop music -- and especially playful pop music of a hot-blooded, dance orientation. You sense his smile after completing each track.   Miami Herald The music, which hops around stylistically thanks to production work from Basement Jaxx, Riprock 'n' Alex G, Robb Boldt and Chasez (who also cowrote most of the material), pulses with grabby hooks and works on the dance floor as well as on the Discman.   The Michigan Daily Chasez sounds most comfortable toward the end of Schizophrenic in the sugary pop ballads, which are reminiscent of the more innocent songs of *NSYNC.   MSNBC   At its core, there is engaging material to be found in "Schizophrenic," but it takes a determined listener to stay with it long enough to find it. MTV Asia  Schizophrenic is potent, stylish, and blatantly sexy. We worry for parents with teenage daughters. Music-Critic.com  The CD is full of dance and party tunes that would have set the current lackluster state of radio on fire, had Chasez gotten half the support that Justin got from his label. MusicOMH.com  Schizophrenic is a fine solo album from Chasez, that with some editing, could have been even better. The New Paper Schizophrenic is a smart, slick album that is well worth the wait. With the help of producers like Basement Jaxx, Chasez comes across as confident, savvy and willing to try a range of styles. New! Magazine JC steps out of Justin's shadow with a diverse, raunchy debut. New York Post  A solid disc that lives up to its title, "Schizophrenic" has multiple personalities. You can't help liking and moving to the Latin-influenced "Some Girls (Dance With Women)." Chasez's nod to electronica, "All Day Long I Dream About Sex," is musically infectious with simple lyrics and an easy melody that sticks in your brain like an advertising jingle. News & Observer  His beautiful tenor, most of all, is what makes "Schizophrenic" worth your 15 bucks. Chasez is a consistently amazing vocalist, and his album is entertaining and even engaging if you're willing to put some time into it. Newsweek What's truly unexpected is that Chasez's solo debut is so good. Even critics who've made a living off bashing boy bands are feeling the love for "Schizophrenic." Northern Star The tribal beat of “Everything You Want” makes for one of the best songs on the album. The track’s simplicity and vocals have the makeup of a hit. Now Toronto Schizophrenic is certainly not a total write-off, and there are some all right tracks, like the early-era Michael Jackson-meets-Stevie Wonder She Got Me. The Observer Schizophrenic is an innovative, sophisticated, risk-taking album; proof that while JC's fellow *NSYNCer may or may not boast a prolific trousersnake, Chasez has the biggest balls. The Observer (#2) Guest producers Basement Jaxx take the prize for 'Shake It', but some of the finest tunes here are the unexpected New Wave numbers, like 'Mercy'. Onetel.net If he's aiming to escape from Boybandville then he's going the right way about it. Or maybe the title refers to his split personality as a pop balladeer and a seemingly sex-obsessed funk machine. Either way, Schizophrenic is still a fun, party album. The Onion A.V. Club With its skittery rhythms and shock-your-mom lyrics, "Some Girls (Dance With Women)" captures what's best about the album: an unabashed poppiness joined to a sense of adventure. Orange County Register Remember how stylistically jumbled Michael's "Faith" album was? That's how "Schizophrenic" is, leaping from hard club grooves to lascivious Jamiroquai funk and Lenny Kravitz rock, from fine slices of reggae to handclaps-and- acoustic-guitar bits and his own spin on Jacko, which veers closer to "Dirty Diana" than "Rock With You." Oregonian To Chasez's credit, all the jukebox flashbacks come together into a reasonably cohesive whole. And although he has no instantly recognizable vocal style, he handles the shifting needs of these songs with aplomb, especially on the lovely ballads "Build My World" and "Dear Goodbye," which give a mature cast to the old boy-band croon. Orlando City Beat JC's definitely got potential. When his talent, wit and tongue-in-cheek sexuality catch up to his ambition, we'll have a worthy superstar on our hands. Orlando Sentinel Uncluttered accompaniment bounces effectively enough from pop and sanitized rock to R&B and electronica to make Schizophrenic more sonically ambitious than Justin Timberlake's Justified. Out.com Though Schizophrenic is not a perfect album, Chasez, who cowrote all the songs and coproduced a few tracks as well, proves that if we can erase all of our teen pop-star prejudices, sometimes we can find a bold and talented artist. People Chasez proves to be surprisingly eclectic, even convincingly getting busy on the reggae jam "Everything You Want." He may be Schizophrenic, but at least that makes him versatile. Philadelphia Daily News As the title suggests, the 15-track set finds him dabbling in multiple styles, from pop/soul to reggae, new wave, techno and Latin. Philadelphia Inquirer Give the accomplished student of pop this much: He uses his scholarship constructively, to create moments of surprising bliss that are a shade more sophisticated than the drivel coming off the assembly line. The Pitt News If you're looking for a strong album with a rich variety of music by one person breaking away from the pack, Schizophrenic is it. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette He may sound lost on the edgier cuts, especially on "Some Girls" and "Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)"...but he's much more at home on the numbers that draw on his musical youth - from "She Got Me" to "Build My World." Platomania We have to admit, JC Chasez's record sounds pretty good as well. Plugged In Fans of 'N Sync's bubblegum pop are in for a shock. Joshua Scott Chasez has morphed into a leering, clubbing letch. PopEntertainment.com As an artist, JC is his own man with his own well-crafted sound. He may not become a huge star like Justin, but his talent will shine just as bright. Popgurls.com Schizophrenic is an immensely listenable collection of well-crafted pop tunes. More specifically, this is a varied collection of pop tunes in a variety of styles that indicate that the artist is able to draw from an extensive vocabulary of contemporary pop styles without losing the game by merely imitating. Poprepublic.tv (Australia) What's most refreshing about his style is that JC chose to follow his own heart, rather than the music charts. The result is a mature, original and just plain sexy record... Pridesource.com This solo debut isn't ground breaking lyrically or musically, but it sounds like an album that was a hell of a lot fun to make and that makes it a hell of a lot of fun to listen to. Providence Journal Mr. Chasez's performance is surprisingly able, especially on ballads such as "Build My World." He comes across as down-to-earth. He doesn't try to be something he's not. Red FM JC Chasez has defiantly resisted being pigeon-holed and thus has avoided making a formulaic album. However, he will have to blend his notions of originality with better songs next time around if he's to emulate the success of that other ex -*Nsync performer. Red Magazine Schizophrenic is much more varied than JT could ever hope to be, and more importantly, it’s extremely catchy and listenable, only stooping to cringeworthy high school-level libido pining on a rare few occasions. Richmond Palladium-Item There’s a song on Schizophrenic for every guest at the party...With his provocative album, J.C. Chasez sheds his sweet boy-band image and proves he's all grown up. Richmond Times-Dispatch Yes, "Schizophrenic" is a bit long-winded. But more importantly, it spotlights the breadth of Chasez's talents. Not an easy test, considering his background, but one that he aces. RockAthens JC takes a what-the-heck approach to the proceedings, dropping bad puns and goofy sex metaphors left and right, trying entirely too hard to sound slick and suave. In other words, it sounds like he's having fun. Rolling Stone Chasez got together with a range of pop and dance producers (Basement Jaxx, Robb Boldt. Riprock 'n Alex G) and created seventeen high-impact tracks that spread out all over the place...No doubt about it, Schizophrenic is a lot. It's also cool. The Sagamore Online This album has not been overly-hyped, but rather under-hyped, making it one of the best kept secrets in the music industry. San Francisco Chronicle J.C. Chasez vaults onto a stage of his own with [an] undeniable solo debut...There's a whole lotta love on this record. No shortage of catchy pop, either. San Francisco Chronicle (#2) Chasez flips through his record collection and pulls out all the best parts, stitches them together and creates the ultimate Frankenstein pop album using Prince's filthy lyrics, Duran Duran's slap bass, Jimi Hendrix's groans, Underworld's Ecstasy beats, Aerosmith's bluesy guitar solos, the Eurythmics' futuristic synthesizers, Led Zeppelin's wet libido. The Scotsman This is a 20-something paying affectionate tribute to the music he heard growing up - unabashed, joyous and with barely a trace of the self-conscious, but a hefty dash of the downright naughty. Seventeen While the beats may get repetitive, there are enough fun moments - like Dirt McGirt's guest rap on the remix of "Some Girls (Dance with Women)" - to keep you interested, listening, and, most importantly, moving your feet. Shisa! What's really refreshing here is the variety of sounds and the way he throws himself into every track. He's evidently having a ball. Slant Tracks like “100 Ways” (which brings to mind the vocal versatility of Prince) and the ballad “Dear Goodbye” prove that JC is just as formidable a singer as his fellow ‘NSyncer and good friend Justin. Slate While Chasez's debut album retraces former band-mate Justin Timberlake's steps a little too faithfully, it's not without its own charms. Smash Hits Fresh, feisty and addictive, most songs on this album are top hits. Smash Hits (Australia) JC's debut solo CD is a fantastic bunch of tunes that is suprising both for the diversity of the songs as well as their sheer creativeness! Spark While "Schizophrenic" is not totally dreadful, it does lack the spark that propelled Timberlake from stooge to superstar. Spin Schizophrenic's horn-dog first single, "Some Girls (Dance with Women)," extols the joys of watching girls get down with other girls, and though there's some juice in the chorus, the tuneless, monotonous verse doesn't allow Chasez to unravel his range. St. Louis Dispatch As the album title indicates, Chasez may indeed be schizophrenic. Star Magazine Schizophrenic's catchy beats and diverse sounds are a cut above. Straits Times Chasez proclaims himself Schizophrenic, flitting between dancehall reggae (Mercy) and Prince-styled funk (One Night Stand) like a man on the prowl for a quick fix. Stylus The strongest theme of the album: a recognition of the "coming-of-age" pop boundaries and just letting the groove take over. Sunday Herald Imagine if Howard from Take That had made an album which mashed up tacky disco, wonky dancehall, vintage hip hop, muscular, fake macho funk and contemporary R'n'B. Then imagine it was good. Sunday Mail (Australia) Steamy and sexually charged lyrics aside, the release is simply too varied, with Chasez in different minds and struggling to find his musical indivuduality. Sunday Telegraph (Australia) Case in point: the first single "All Day Long I Dream About Sex". Right. But give it a listen. It's good pop and it'll get you on the dancefloor. TheLoveBelow.net "Schizophrenic" is a very solid album and good in a way that you wouldn't expect from a member of a larger than life boy band. Chasez has without doubt distanced himself from the JC of NSYNC, he has stepped up to bat and hit a homerun. Top of the Pops On first listen you'll probably be thinking: "Er, Mr. Chasez, where's the chorus, or even the tune?" but by listen number four you'll be shaking your ass like Christina Milian on a rodeo ride. The Telegraph Chasez's voice is strong - at least the equal of Timberlake's little-boy squeaks - but his lyrics are sleazy, sometimes stomach-churningly so. Time Out New York Schizophrenic aims big, unleashing a 15-track salvo of skittering dance-floor anthems, candy-coated guitars and stain-sheets balladry. Chasez may not have to settle for the silver metal much longer. Toledo Blade [Chasez] co-wrote all but one of the 17 tracks, and proves he is well able to stand on his own as a writer and vocalist... while his diverse musical influences are evident, he retains an individual, energetic style of his own Tower Records What's clear in each one of Chasez's musical moves is that he's a powerful vocalist who can easily slide into any number of styles. TV Hits (Australia) JC's big strengths are his vocals and interesting melodies - these will catch your ear unlike a lot of other songs on the charts right now. TV Week (Australia) The verdict: Get the funk out! TWN Online Artistically, it's impressive. Style wise, it's sophisticated. Categorically speaking, file it somewhere between "hip" and "fun." As surprising as Timberlake's defining debut was, Chasez's offering couldn't be any cooler. UK-Fusion Much like a flaccid penis, Schizophrenic is a grower...Regardless of an NSync comeback, Chasez has given the world a gem of a solo record. UK Online Schizophrenic is a muddle of styles and influences, but it's well-produced and Chasez's pop credentials shine throughout. UNC-Greensboro Carolinian Instead of going for the R&B/hip-hop mix that won his bandmate success, he explores all the shades of the pop music spectrum...In the end what makes "Schizophrenic" special is that it has Chasez written all over it. Undercover (Australia) If this album has one flaw it's that it is a tad too long, but at any given moment, it's sheer pop brilliance. USA Today Like Prince, Chasez addresses female sexuality with palpable affection, revealing little of the frustrated hostility or paranoia offered by too many of his peers. But while Chasez is a fluid, appealing singer, and is helped by a posse of co-writers and producers, his music shows less distinction. Victoria Times Colonist Chasez's debut is a quiet revelation -- artsy in places, shambles in others, but a pop-tastic joy from beginning to end. Veronica Magazine It cost JC some blood, sweat and tears but the result is great. Schizophrenic has become a great album with rock, reggae, pop and of course ballads like Build My World. Village Voice Agreeably pervtastic...the songs' grooves, courtesy of Basement Jaxx, Riprock 'n' Alex G, and Paris Hilton pal Robb Boldt, back him up with a sonic palette wider if not deeper than Justified's. Virgin Megastore Startlingly diverse, stunningly contemporary and - yes - resoundingly hip, its recording represented something of a one-man musical mission for JC. Wanwa.com (China) JC has achieved a representative work filled with sex appeal and his own distinctive flavour. Washington Post One of Schizophrenic's many pleasures is the way Chasez sounds more interested in making music he enjoys than making machine-line disposable pop for the charts. Winnipeg Sun Don't get us wrong; Schizophrenic is a fairly listenable effort, especiall