5 comments about Brown Sugar.

1. i like every song on this album. his voice just mellows you out. everyone should have this one in their cd collection.



2. It's been 12 years since I purchased this album and I finally write my review! I'm J-RE, an R&B artist out now and I honestly have to break it down for you in a simple sentence. D'angelo was my only inspiration for even wanting to break into this crazy industry. I was 14 when brown suga dropped and all I could remember was how cool this dude was. I listened to this album and studied this album and wrote and played keys and really used this album as a blue print. I am grateful for this album and honestly is the only album that I really still listen to like that (Voodoo as well)
   
   I don't need to write a crazy long review here. Just want to tell D'angelo thank you for exposing this to the world, cause without you, there would be no J-RE and that's real. Honestly if I hadn't listened to this album I would have not really cared to make music like this. I mean I was musically inclined since I was 8 but "Brown Suga" made me think..."Man this is the best music I've ever heard. I need to do this"
   
   This album is a hands down classic



3. THIS IS THE CD ,THAT GOT ME INTO LISTENING TO SOUL MUSIC AGAIN,I GOT VERY UPSET WITH THAT GENRE FOR A MINUTE,THIS BROTHER GOT THE MESSAGE AND DELIVERED THE GOODS ON THIS ONE FOLKS,I LOVE SOUL MUSIC PERIOD AND I WILL CONTINUE TO AS LONG AS WE GET IT AS GOOD AS THIS!D'ANGELO REMIND YOU OF SOME THE GREATS WHO CAME ALONG BEFORE HIM, AND MAKE YOU APPRECIATE WHAT HE BRINGS TO THE GAME NOW!THEY CALLED IT NEO-SOUL(NU-SOUL)WHEN IT CAME OUT!I CALL IT A NEW CLASSIC MASTERPIECE,THIS IS ESSENTIAL, A MUST HAVE,
   IMPORTANT RECORDING TO OWN......TIMELESS,BUTTER!BUTTER!BUTTER!



4. D'Angelo's (A.K.A. Michaela Eugene Archer) debut album was "Brown Sugar" (1995). D'Angelo is a multi-talented musician- singer, song writer pianist, guitarist and record producer. This short ten track release is an impressive groundbreaking album full of excellent music. The album's opener is the smooth title track "Brown Sugar", a feel good love track with a great vibe to it. The laid back "Alright" follows, D'Angelo laces the track with some soulful vocals. "Jonz In My Bonz" was composed by D'Angelo and his former girlfriend Angie Stone, who is also the mother of his son. One of my early favourites is "Me and Those Dreamin' Eyes of Mine", D'Angelo croons away. D'Angelo sings about the scenario of finding his best friend with his wife on "Sh*t, D***, Motherf**ker". "Smooth" is just that, while "Cruisin" has D'Angelo doing a cover on a Smokey Robinson classic - delivering another highlight track. Soulful ballads follow in "When We Get By" & Lady". My personal favourite track on this album is the closer "Higher", D'Angelo does take his audience higher with this exceptional song. It would take D'Angelo, five years to deliver another album, with Voodoo (2000) a solid album worth checking out. D'Angelo has dealt with some battles in recent year's whether it be with drugs and rehabilitation or nearly dying in a car crash, heard hes working on a new album wish him all the best with that. "Brown Sugar" is definitely the D'Angelo album to have, full of soulful feel good music, D'Angelo took his audience on a journey to remember.



5. I don't know why I didn't purchase D'Angelo's CD when he first hit the airwaves, but this CD has become on of my all-time favorites! Between this and Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite you can't miss!

5 comments about Into the Blues.

1. The hugely influential and pioneering British singer-songwriter, is back with a brand new studio CD.
   The reclusive legend tries her hand at the blues and proves quite a dab hand at it.
   She basically plays everything here bar the drums and manages to inject everything with a sense of drive and passion. As always, her silky-smooth voice is the real star.
   Joan's new album is the latest in a long line of fabulous releases dating back to her wonderfully successful breakthrough albums in the late 70s and early 80s such as Show Some Emotion, To the Limit and Me Myself I .
   She remains an utterly compelling writer and performer of unique warmth.
   She cites "Into The Blues" as her best work yet.
   "I've wanted to make an album that truly reflected me and I think this does. I love the blues and while each song is very different there's a cohesive thread that runs throughout".
   Her 19th album is a celebration the blues, which she describes as "the bedrock of modern music".
   Her rich, mellow vocal suits the blues, as does her accomplished guitar playing.
   She really enjoys playing all those well-oiled blues riffs on her trusty electric guitar to ornament her compositions.
   One of them, "Baby Blue Eyes", features some impressive acoustic strumming, which adds a more earthy texture.
   Always bold and unpredictable, Joan Armatrading has come to Muddy Waters relatively late, but better late than never.
   This is an eclectic mix of blues-inspired songs that should please her loyal fans.



2. I fell in love with Joan in the mid-70's after hearing her Back To the Night album (vinyl issued 1975; so sad it is currently unavailable on CD) and her 3rd album called simply Joan Armatrading (1976). I was extremely charmed by her vocal (smooth & husky & strong & natural, capable of unbelievable finesses, which were, however, very functional and devoid of any signs of exhibitionism). She had an outstanding technique of tone forming which varied with every syllable she sang. The other point was she was a fantastic song-write of beautiful melodies, performed with great feeling, only occassionally bluesy. Her lyrics has been also delightful, sensitively marking the intimate spaces between two people. I came back to JA in the early 80's (Me, Myself, I album, 1980) and then again, I somewhat forgot about her (being principally a rock fan). Then it took me another 15 years to get astonished for the third time, by means of her fantastic comeback with the album What's Inside (1995). I thought this was to be her last masterpiece ... and I did not expect she might ever level this.
   
   It is now her curent album that shook me again. It preserves all the above mentioned attributes of JA's art, but, in addition, it indeed extends them. (I cannot recall many in the showbiz world that would be artistically growing and maturing being aged 57 - the majority can at best level previous efforts, but never go beyond). Joan's vocal darkened a bit, maybe as a consequence of the repertoire she performs. Although more than one half of the new songs are principally bluesy things (as indicated by the title of the album), it is incredible how Joan's creativity made the whole album so variable in mood, tempo, instrumentations. From the gloomy balads (the bluesy Empty Highway) to solidly rocking pieces (Deep Down, held on one single chord; There Ain't a Girl Alive); from her inventive classical song-writing (A Woman In Love; Baby Blues Eyes) to the classical electric blues things (My Baby's Gone; Liza). You may notice traces of funky, reggae, boogie, also gospel (Secular Songs). Another point is the instrumentation - as always, first-class. We used to hear many well-known studio musicians with her in the past - now Joan performes everything on her own with the exception of drums. There are wondeful guitar solos (some even aggressively rocking - There Ain't a Girl Alive), if not to mention the numerous tiny blues miracles she produces on her guitar. On one of the tracks (Baby Blue Eyes), her guitar playing even reminds of old Velvet Underground. The bass lines are perfect as well. Even the mouth harp appears (simple, but powerful). No backing vocals - just perfect overdubbs of her own. And last but not least - the lyrics. Simply you trust her, the charming lady, so open without any pretending in love affairs (..when you sing the blues, I'll take off my clothes for you). Surprisigly, even autobiographic (Mama and Papa) and social themes from an immigrant milieu appear, a feature I was not used to with Joan. The closing, slowly gradating bluesy song (Something's Gotta Blow) with the socially oriented lyrics is really overwhelming. Amen. We've heard the trinity of words, singing and music of JA, a mature woman who has created an extremely mature piece of art.



3. Joan Armatrading's "Into the Blues" is a great set with many highlights. Of my four favorites is the rocking blues-inflected "My Baby's Gone (Come Back Baby)" with a great chorus and Joan's voice insistent, "Don't you know I can't live without you?" "Deep Down" is an amazing rock conflagration with Joan's band blowing out the repetitive lyric. She sets drummer Miles Bould free and mixes the drums up high that makes this track a cousin to some of the best of Cream. Joan follows this with another full-tilt boogie, "There Ain't A Girl Alive" that throbs passionately with Joan's blazing guitar as she spitefully wails, "Yea you like to go to the shopping mall; They got mirrors wall to wall; You like to be on the center stage; You can see adulation on a thousand faces." "Mama Papa" is a blues boogie with some tasty acoustic slide guitar on a track that sounds like a swamp cousin of Tony Joe White. Other songs like the title track, "Baby Blue Eyes" and "Secular Songs" also shine. This is an amazing CD. It will probably be on a few "Best of 2007" lists come year-end. Bravo!



4. I love Joan Armatrading and have all of her albums. This one, however, I'll be giving away. I was really looking forward to hearing Joan get into the blues and bought this album without hearing it. Mistaaaaake! There's one song in this selection that could be described as 'blues-ey" - the rest I don't quite know how to describe other than to say, this album ain't blues. I found most of the tracks agitating. My advice is to listen before you buy. It saddens me to have to give Joan a bad review, but hey, one dodgy album out of so many isn't bad!



5. Not the usual Joan Armatrading. A lot of soul, but a little heavier than in her past albums. She reaches into more of a hip hop style in a few of her songs.

5 comments about Aijuswanaseing.

1. i have all of his cd's and i think this one is my favorite. i like every track on it.



2. This CD tries really hard to be creative and unique, but I just don't see it. It seems too contrived and fake. Almost formulaic. I feel like I've heard all the songs before.
   It's not horrible though, don't get me wrong. It's a solid 3-star effort.



3. THIS GENTS DEBUT ALBUM WAS REFRESHING! I MADE ME REALIZE THAT THERE IS HOPE AFTER ALL FOR SOUL MUSIC. EVERY SONG ON THIS CD WAS WELL PRODUCED,
   HIS VOCAL STYLE I HAD TO GET USE TO,BUT LYRICS OVERSHADOWED THAT.I HOPE THE MUSIQ CONTINUES TO MATURE AND GIVE US MORE OF WHAT HE HAS TO OFFER.
   ANOTHER IMPORTANT SOUL ARTIST WE NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO.......NOT TIMELESS YET! BUT HAS POTENTIAL.



4. Well this album can be described in one word, BORING! Now i know for a fact i am not goinig to get alot of helpful votes on this one because for some reason people loved this album, even though it is truly boring. And it has nothing to do with Mr.Soulchild cause he did prove he has a great but very unique voice. He can do alot better than this, there is only like two maybe three songs at best on this album that i consider to be keepers. One of the being the mid tempo "Me & U" which sounds like it could be a Darkchild beat, this song he shows his vocals and the song actually has meaning. The other song being "Marygoround" which is very similar to "Me & U" in the way they sound. They just have totally different song meanings. The one is about love, while the other is about how she plays him. See the rest of this album is just boring nothing jumps out. I will admit Musiq does shine through a few of those boring songs with his great vocals but still doesnt save the album. Overall it is not a complete and utter failure for a debut album, but it is still not worth having unless you are a huge Musiq fan.
   
   
   Grade:
   D+



5. This cd is good, still his best. Intelligent and creative song writing with songs like Love, Me and U, Girl Next Door. He needs to find some of that to have an album equal or better than this one some day. A must Have

5 comments about Voodoo.

1. this was a great follow up to brown sugar. i don't really have any favorites on this one. the whole cd is good to me. but i enjoy listening to How Does it Feel and just thinking about the video that he did to it. WOW!



2. This guy has so much talent it is mindboggling. Sexy, powerful, thoughtful, insightful, soulful music. I hope D'angelo is doing well in this nutty world... waiting for the next album. he always serves the best...



3. Man when this album finally came out,it blew people away...Theres so many reasons "why" this album is classic, but lets just look at the facts, James Poyser, Questlove,Pino Pallidino, J-Dilla, Raphael Saaqiq, Roy Hargrove,Meth & Red,Dj Premier, Angie Stone (writing/background)and the Legendary Russel Elevado recording it all track for track @the infamous Electric Lady...Come on people,
   
   So, we dont hear a solid project from the man in years, ok. The media is plastered with news of drug addiction, rehab, personal issues, and his lable has lost faith in the man, along with countless rumors an unflattering pics on the internet...Now people want to condemn him. SHAME...
   
   First off lets think what R&B looked and sounded like before Voodoo? ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!!! Except for R. Kelly (the king of R&B) Jaheim (thugged out R&B over classic samples) and of course Musiq SoulChild (who at the time was still trying to catch up to the lush harmonies an songwriting of Brown Sugar)...
   
   Devils Pie comes out...Perfect timing on the pulse of what was goin' on in the "hoods" as far the street culture, supported by the Premier production, and Nas and Fat Joe samples for hip hop credibility... not to mention its basically the unofficial Belly theme (in the movie, ending credits and of course soundtrack)...
   
   Then the Untitled video comes out and, and the R&B worlds goes crazy...Major rotation on BET, MTV, Prince gives his blessing of approval (the two collaborate, and D' appears in disguis with Prince and Angie Stone live on the Jay Leno show, playing live keys on "The Work"), and all artist focus on the "the total package" R.Kelly grows braids, and all of sudden everyones' in the gyms, concious of both the audio and visual aspects of being an artist...Come on?
   
   The album is repetitive, thats because it seagues from one song to the next song,one groove to the next, blurring genres from soul,to funk, to straight jams,and the simplistic stripped down, groove of Africa,as always he shows his influences,hip-hop Meth & Red: Left & Right, Spanish Joint: Stevie Wonder, On The Line: Al Greene, Prince: Untitled, and Again Sly: on the brilliant Africa,
   
   In the books this goes down the same road that Erykah Badu will later take on Worlwide Underground, (awesome artist expressions propelled by commercially acceptable and successful singles) cant wait til the new ish comes out to crush all the nay-sayers...
   
   P.S. Them New "Neo-Soul" Cats aint SELLING NO RECORDS, GET REAL...



4. The CD was in great condition when I received it. It did take a little bit longer than mentioned as far as standard delivery. I've had this CD before so I knew what I was getting and of course I am very pleased with the product.



5. This is J-RE...I don't need to explain who I am. Read my review on Brown Suga. Anyways, I haven't read the other reviews nor do I care. This album is a Masterpiece. First album was a classic , Second album a masterpiece (and classic). D'angelo took this to another level. Im writing this review 7 years later and this CD still sounds fresh. He took it deeper on this album. More Grit, More Dirt. I felt like on this album D was like "I don't give a F***!" And that's what the fans want to hear. He definately cooked up some stew on this one. D thanks. These other catz out here is whack. Waiting for James River but whatever take your time.
   
   My advice to anyone is to read his insert...and what he is talking about is so true. I feel the same way. YO...I still can't figure out what the HELL he's saying sometimes on some parts of his songs! Even 7 years later, and trust me I study the HELL out of this album! I'll just keep mumbling through the parts
   
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1 comments about Mo Hippa.

1. This is a truly "smokin'" set from the New Orleans based Funk, Blues, Jazz, Rock pianist Jon Cleary and his Absolute Monster gentlemen.
   
   Recorded live in Australia last year, this performance comprises songs from Cleary's albums and some New Orleans standards of- Professor Longhair, The Meters, and King Floyd whose music remains alive in these capable hands. The playing is tight, funky and soulful, with a steady groove and some heavy riffs on guitar from "Big D" Perkins. The record is well recorded and it is impossible to stop your feet from tapping once the disc commences playing.
   
   I listened to this disc following a listen to the new Rolling Stones Live set/soundtrack to the new film. I probably will never listen to the Stones record again but Cleary & co show how live music should be played.
   
   Fantastic. The best live CD I have heard since Neil Young's Live at the Filmore.

5 comments about Songs We Sing.

1. now in the tradition of Island Kool . Not bad for a 4 weeler with talent and a nack for pop ... Songs we Sang ...



2. This cd is perfect for driving down the highway (preferably in a convertible) or for lounging in the backyard, having a barbeque. The sweet strumming of the guitar just makes me happy. It also makes me want to dance around and run through meadows. Some of my favorites: "Cold December" and "Yellow Taxi."



3. I saw Matt Costa opening for Jack Johnson a few years ago and was impressed. My friend bought his independent release of this album (with Whiskey and Wine on it!) and I heard him playing it in his car a few times. I liked his music but wasn't totally enthralled until I bought the CD myself (mostly just because my friends all had it) and as I listened multiple times to it, I fell in LOVE. Every song is so interesting and different. Astair is my favorite song, then Sweet Rose, then Sunshine. At first I didn't like Ballad of Miss Kate but now I do. I can sing along with "I Tried" and so that is why I enjoy that one. I have a terrible singing voice but for reason beyond me I can sing this song! "Behind the Moon" is also quite addictive. This is a wonderful cd, better than Unfamiliar Faces, in my opinion. The first is usually the best for many artists. But I hope Matt continues sending us happy music to brighten our days!



4. I bought this album based solely on the fact that I have yet to hear an artist signed by Brushfire that I don't like. I listened to it once in passing and thought it mediocre at best. I popped it in my CD player in my car on a roadtrip open to giving it another try and now I am ABSOLUTELY HOOKED! The songs are catchy and beautiful. Everytime I take it out and/or play the radio I end up popping it back in. I've got over 200 CDs in my car and I've been playing this and only this for over a week now....



5. superb acoustic album which you would not want to leave without on the road
   makes you jolly
   as simple as that

5 comments about Chronicles.

1. I'd heard "Higher Love" on the radio before, and the remix of "Valerie" that was a hit a few years back, but what made me get this album was hearing "While You See Chance". I thought it was Peter Gabriel singing, (since it has a similar sort of vibe as the Genesis song "It"). Haha!
   
   Though it doesn't seem to be a definitive best of, according to some of the reviews here, there are still some top tracks on here that I really enjoy. Steve has got a strong voice and has a great taste in synthesizer and keyboard tones, plus the songs have some crisp, evocative production. Some of his songs have a spiritual streak too (like "Higher Love", "Wake Me Up on Judgement Day" and "Help Me Angel"), which is interesting.
   
   A couple of the tracks ("Help Me Angel", "Valerie" and "Talking Back To the Night") are remixed by producer Tom Lord Alge, who more recently mixed Evermore's album "Real Life". Not having heard the original Steve Winwood solo albums, I can only guess what he's done (added a bit of drum machine here and there, I think), but the tracks are catchy enough.
   
   The booklet contains a brief history of Steve's recording career, with a couple of quotes from Steve himself. Doesn't say who the booklet is written by, which would have been nice to know.



2. Steve Winwood's solo career rocketed into the stratosphere following 1986's Grammy darling, "Back in the High Life." That album came four years after "Talking Back To The Night", a collection of ingenious musical conceptions that unfortunately came up a bit short in execution, given their potential. This was preceded by "Arc of a Diver" and the self-titled "Steve Winwood", the former going to #3 on the charts, but the latter a much under-appreciated gem of a solo debut.
   
   So we can clearly see that perhaps Steve and his record producers noticed that there were many new listeners who came in for "Back in the High Life" who were not familiar with his first three albums, and they decided to pick tracks from these, give some them a modern remix, and blend them with selections from "High Life" into a hopefully irresistible package.
   
   Sounds like a great idea in execution, and commercially it clearly was a wise move, but 21 years later, this album leaves us wanting more.
   
   For starters, the few remixes here, with the exception of "Valerie", are inferior to the originals. Winwood's ambitious early techno arrangements of "Talking Back to the Night" and "Help Me Angel" are substituted for generic 80s rock beats. If you don't believe me, listen to the original version of "Night" from 1982 and then the remix here and tell me which is more musicially effective. It would have been nice if they attempted to do edgier or more creative remixes of these that improved upon the original rather than an attempt at wider appeal.
   
   The exception to the unnecessary remixes is "Valerie", with its improved reverb and delightly soaring percussion. It vastly improves upon the quaint original, a strong track on its own but having a bit too much of an "unfinished demo" feel. The new mix soared to #7 on the Top 40, and is arguably Winwood's most enduring and recognizable song from the 80s, introduced to a new generation with Eric Prydz's 2004 "Call on Me" remix.
   
   In addition to the remix issue, there's also the problem, as other reviewers have pointed out, that this is far from a Greatest Hits album. In all fairness, this may not have been what they were going for, perhaps picking out what they felt had potential for a successful second chance. However, there are so many things left out, perhaps due to the length limitations of a CD at the time, and this leaves us listeners begging for a true greatest hits album or solo anthology, which hopefully is not too far off in the future.
   
   "Chronicles" certainly brought in a lot of listeners to Winwood's slightly older output, and kept his solo career in the spotlight. But in retrospect, the execution comes off a bit bland and overly safe in most places, especially since we heard all this before, and it's not a complete "greatest hits" package. That, coupled with the fact the remixes were almost entirely better in their original versions, the only reason to pick up this album is the venerable "Valerie" do-over, or if you want to see where a new generation of Winwood fans fell in love with him all over again.



3. This Steve Winwood compilation is quite disappointing, to say the least. When I say a compilation is disappointing, that means it's pretty bad, because I'm quite lenient and always try to find the good in compilations, but there is very little good to say about this one. SO many key songs are missing and it just seems inexcusable. There are too many songs missing to even list. Sure, there are a few of his good songs here, but many are second-rate, filler songs. The best song on here is "Higher Love", a few others aren't bad, but not that great and then some are just not his best at all. I really wish they would come up with a MUCH better single-disc Steve Winwood compilation and show the true talent of this man.



4. Steve Windwood has his own style. There is a flair of "urbanism" on most of the tracks on this Cd. Some track`s doesn`t grip you at first, but there is something there, if you take your`e time an do some, let`s call it "active listning" where you open your`e senses and "let it go" . When you go through this CD, is like an interesting journey from the best of his solo stuff. The best track is the last one Track 10. Talking back to the night. Anyway let`s take it from the begining. Track 1 Wake me up on judgment day, is an ok opener, and sound`s like it`s from the 80 ths (and it is), with synthezeisers,guitariffs, and funky bassplayi, which creates a solid and interesting soundpicture. Track 2 While you see a chance is a nice one too, with a great syntezeisers play all trough the song. Track 3 Vacant Chair is a scene change, moody with a releaxable atmosphere all trough.. Track 4 Help me Angel, is a more up beat song with a optimistic theme, with a refrain who delivers. Windwood`s vocal have never sounded better. Track 5 My Love`s Leavin is a little letdown in a way in the beginning. The Windwood`s voice is good, but it realy doesn`t take off before the refrain. And from there it`s Windwood magic all through the song. Track 6 Valerie is a an upbeat and uptempo song with a great rythm which realy set the standards how a good popsong should deliver. Track 7 Arc of a Diver is an okei song. It has a walk along rythm all trough which makes you remember it. Track 8 Higher Love with it`s carrebiean touch, have the x-factor when it come`s to good craftmanship from Windwood`s craftmanship. Track 9 Spanish Dancer is a let down. To slow sometimes a bore listning. But then it come`s Track 10 Talking back to the Night, which realy delivers in every musical and vocal department`s. Closed your eyes when you listen to it, and you see colors, urban life, nightlife, and it will certainly bring you back to the 80 ths. Steve Windwood always delivers. That`s fore sure !



5. 
   This release only covers Winwood's work on Island. It is missing most of the key tracks from his solo career. An all encompassing retrospective is needed. In fact, I've saved Steve the time and picked the songs
   
   Talking Back to the Night
   While You See a Chance
   Don't You Know What the Night can do
   Valerie
   Finer Things
   Freedom Overspill
   Roll With it
   Why Don't we Live Together
   Higher Love
   Back in the High Life
   One and Only Man
   Lord of the Streets
   Holding On
   Vacant Chair
   
   You can see by the songs listed here and missing from Chronicles, that this cd is merely a sampler and not a true "Chroncile" If you are looking for a "greatest hits" you could probably buy Roll With It, Back in the Highlife, and Arc of a Diver.
   
   This cd is ok, but nowhere near what it needs to be.

5 comments about Don't Be Cruel.

1. this cd is the prime example of the late 80's............you cannot go wrong with this album. this is a true definition of "NEW JACK SWING ERA" my favorite track is the very underrated track "I'LL BE GOOD"............when you hear it you gone have to bust a groove. but this album you won't regret it. teddy riley and bobby brown is like batman and robin.



2. Bobby Brown was not expected to achieve such massive success upon his departure from New Edition. Leaving the group proved to be a great move in the end. His sophomore album became a R&B soul/ New Jack Swing classic. It made an almost overnight impact on the music industry with spin-off singles "Every Little Step", "My Prerogative", the smooth ballad "Roni" and the standout title track. "Rock Witcha" also made a strong impact on the charts also becoming a slow jam classic (along with Roni). Who could ask for more from a guy who was never expected to reach such levels. You can't go wrong with this album.



3. Sparking a solo career after leaving group New Edition, Bobby Brown makes second attempt by releasing Don't Be Cruel. The title track leads the LP off where Bobby showcases both his vocal and rhyming skills addressing how he would like to be treated. "My Prerogative" defines his decisions, attitude and story. A dance driven track highlighted by the deep toned keys and overall instrumentation. "Roni" stands as the foundation for this album. As his performance in the pitch of the lyrical arrangement "...if you believe in love and all that it can do for you..." set a plateau of expectations for the following "Rock Wit'cha" that did not disappoint. The songs "Every Little Step" and "I'll Be Good To You" regress back to his strength of dance tunes where his vocal tone is magnified by the production. Winding down for an intimate moment with dim lights as Mr. Brown sends roses on "Take It Slow" accompanied by a saxophone in the arrangement. Keeping the atmosphere dark on "All Day All Night" yields dawn for later. Collaborating with producers L.A. & Babyface on four of the album's tracks, Bobby added a personal touch of co-producing two and co-writing three songs. Maybe instead of using the first song as the album title "I'll Be Good To You" should have been the title.



4. He was actually a very good R & B artist! For most that were born around or after 1988, that may be hard for them to believe but in 1988-89, very few in that genre of music or any form of music in that time period was hotter than Bobby Brown.
   
   His big hits from this album was "Don't Be Cruel", "Roni" and "My Perogative" but underrated tunes in my eyes were "I'll Be Good To You", "Every Little Step" and "I Really Love You Girl." "ELS", however, became a hit when Brown later had it remixed and added a little rap to it.
   
   If you want an idea of what Bobby was like before his drug days or even Whitney Houston, then get this album. It'll also give you the flavor of what the New Jack Swing style was like back in the 80's.



5. bobby brown's don't be creul is an awesome album. my favorite song are don't be creul,my perogitive,roni,every little steprock wit'cha.i'll be good to you,and allday and all night. this was one of my favorite albums back in high school. ed wilson

No comments about Hope Radio (Full Col).

5 comments about Rachelle Ferrell.

1. This CD is Rachelle Ferrell at her best. I love this CD. The way she uses her voice as an instument is fantastic. I loved it in the 90's when I first purchased it and I love it even more today. I've purchased this CD as gifts. It is absolutely fabulous.



2. The site review puts her in the same company as Anita Baker. That's just laughable. She has a nice voice which is unusually deep, but there's plenty of work to do before she can stand next to Anita.



3. This is a cd that soothes the savage beast. Rachelle, Rachelle, that's all I can say. The range of her voice on this cd is out of this world, and though this was my first purchase of her music it will not be my last. Get this, you won't be disappointed.



4. This is one of my alltime favorite CDs. This is the second time I've purchased this particular CD. Rachelle has an absolutely wonderful voice and I can't understand why or how it is that more people don't know about her talent. Most of the time, when I mention her name people don't know who I'm talking about. When I play her CD for them, the love her voice. If you like singers like Minnie Ripperton or Denise Williams, then you'll love Rachelle Farrell. It's just about guaranteed that any CD you purchase with her name on it is a sure fire winner.



5. I have had this CD since 1992 and it remains an all time favorite. What ever music tastes one has, this is sure to compliment on various levels...
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