Simply Deep

Simply Deep

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It's hard to say what adds more ballast to singer Kelly Rowland's solo debut, Simply Deep--her chart-topping past with Destiny's Child or her insanely sexy duet (and accompanying video) with hip-hop star Nelly on the song "Dilemma." For certain, Rowland will take her place alongside fellow Destiny's Child member Beyonce Knowles as a hip, self-assured R&B force with a terrifically elastic voice, if not groundbreaking material. A slick, mostly upbeat clutch of smoochy urban ballads and he-done-me-wrong laments, Simply Deep sounds expensive and Cristal-soaked, which was doubtless the goal. And there are notable exceptions--"Love/Hate" is a electronically juiced rump-shaker while the poignant album opener, "Stole," stands as a beacon to the underdog, delivered in a voice as striking as the face it belongs to, which is saying something. --Kim Hughes

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Simply Deep
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Good Debut from Destiny's Child alumnus
  • A good kind of different
  • Simply Great
  • Kelly I'm so Embaressed 4 U...U know better
  • Awesome!!
Simply Deep
Kelly Rowland
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006LWPU
Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

  1. Stole
  2. Dilemma (w/ Nelly)
  3. Haven't Told You
  4. Can't Nobody
  5. Love/Hate
  6. Simply Deep (feat. Solange Knowles)
  7. (Love Lives In) Strange Places
  8. Obsession
  9. Heaven
  10. Past 12
  11. Everytime You Walk Out That Door
  12. Train On A Track
  13. Beyond Imagination
  14. Make U Wanna Stay (feat. Joe Budden)

Amazon.com

It's hard to say what adds more ballast to singer Kelly Rowland's solo debut, Simply Deep--her chart-topping past with Destiny's Child or her insanely sexy duet (and accompanying video) with hip-hop star Nelly on the song "Dilemma." For certain, Rowland will take her place alongside fellow Destiny's Child member Beyonce Knowles as a hip, self-assured R&B force with a terrifically elastic voice, if not groundbreaking material. A slick, mostly upbeat clutch of smoochy urban ballads and he-done-me-wrong laments, Simply Deep sounds expensive and Cristal-soaked, which was doubtless the goal. And there are notable exceptions--"Love/Hate" is a electronically juiced rump-shaker while the poignant album opener, "Stole," stands as a beacon to the underdog, delivered in a voice as striking as the face it belongs to, which is saying something. --Kim Hughes

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Good Debut from Destiny's Child alumnus.......2007-05-12

Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland had an uphill battle to look forward to prior to the release of her debut solo album, "Simply Deep" in 2002. Commonly considered to be the second banana of her superstar girl group (after cousin, lead singer & multi-media darling Beyonce' Knowles), this was probably considered a vanity project at best, and at worst, a throwaway courtesy by her record label. DC's third lady, Michelle Williams, had already released a gospel CD, which was not expected to cross over. On the other hand, Kelly's was a pop effort--could she really anchor an album by herself? And with Beyonce's debut album on the way--did it even matter?
The answer is yes. Here, Ms. Rowland displays considerable skill, and the material suits her stylistically. There are few diva-wailing indulgences (ala Mariah Carey, and, well, Beyonce')--that's clearly not her thing, and her producers were wise to keep it to a minimum. "Dilemma" was a grammy-winning crossover hit with the popular rapper Nelly, sampling an older Patti LaBelle tune. The title cut is a duet with Kelly's other singing cousin, Solange' Knowles. Most of the rest of the album owes as much to alternative-pop/rock as contemporary R&B, which may be why Urban radio seemed to not embrace it beyond "Dilemma". Despite that, perhaps Ms. Rowland has found her niche'- more of a rock-&-soul-diva in the Tina Turner mold than Beyonce's channeling of Diana Ross. "Simply Deep" is a recommended album.

1. Stole
2. Dilemma (w/ Nelly)
3. Haven't Told You
4. Can't Nobody
5. Love/Hate
6. Simply Deep (feat. Solange Knowles)
7. (Love Lives In) Strange Places
8. Obsession
9. Heaven
10. Past 12
11. Everytime You Walk Out That Door
12. Train On A Track
13. Beyond Imagination
14. Make U Wanna Stay (feat. Joe Budden)

3 out of 5 stars A good kind of different.......2007-02-11

Kelly's CD is pretty awesome. I really like her style on this one---kind of alternative/rock/r&b all wrapped into one. She turns out a beautiful array of tunes. Though in some of the lyrics, she seems a little confused about love...but at that age who wouldn't be? All in all I thought the album was great. It has a unique feel---a quality I can definitely appreciate, and good for one who's definitely trying to distinuish themself from Beyonce'.

5 out of 5 stars Simply Great.......2006-09-06

Kelly shows what singing is all about. Her voice is heaven, her songs are great, a lot more pop-ish than the other Destiny's Child member's solo CDs. "Beyong Imagination" is among the highlights, as well as "Dilemma", "Can't Nobody" and "Train on a Track", just flawless.

1 out of 5 stars Kelly I'm so Embaressed 4 U...U know better.......2006-07-30

I went out and purchased Kelly's album because I bought LeToya album and wanted to compare them. Toya's debut album was very should I say HOT and Kelly's debut album was very should I say not. I was not dissappointed in LeToya nor was I surprised. I was though dissapointed in Kelly and quite surprised. LeToya's album is fasinating, fun and funky from the beginning to the end. Kelly's album is just funk or should I say junk. Kelly doesn't have many party songs just alot of balleds. LeToya has plenty of both. I see know why I didn't buy the album when it came out. I also see why no one I know knows any of her songs but dilemma. Her album was just that a dilemma. Hopefully her next album is fire because forget coming after Beyonce she is coming after LeToya. And right now LeToya is on top of her game. The people who gave her 5 stars must really be diehard Kelly fans because I dont see 5 stars not even close. Kelly really didn't live up to her expectations. Beyonce and LeToya did. I'm just being honest, I'm not a hater I love Kelly but she is better off in the group Beyonce and them aka Destiny Child.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome!!.......2006-06-27

I haven't bought the album as yet cause i don't want to own a pirate copy. I want the original. I've heard the tracks on the radio and the internet and concluded what i've been thinking all along; "Kelly's a great blessed singer!!". My favourite song on simply deep is the hit with Nelly, "Dilemma" i just love that song. I have it stored on my PC to play whenever i want!!

What i'm now waiting on is for Kelly to bring it like i know she can. I always thought she was holding back when singing. I don't wanna speculate her reasons but Kelly please don't do that anymore. God bless you with your voice, use it to the best of your ability. When you sing, just let him take you places.

I'm looking around for simply deep original album. When i find it, i'll buy it right away and i'm awaiting your next album to hear that melodious voice of yours.

I know you believe in God, just call on him anytime, he's always there. God bless Kelly!! Love you and keep up the good work.
Simply the Best Platinum Soul
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Simply the Best Platinum Soul
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Wea International
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
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    SoulSoul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music
    R&BR&B | Imports | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B0000ARNDT
    Release Date: 2003-12-02

    Tracks:

    1. Think - Aretha Franklin
    2. Stand by Me - Ben E. King
    3. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
    4. When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
    5. Soul Man - Sam & Dave
    6. Express Yourself - Charles Wright, Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
    7. Everybody Needs Somebody to Love - Solomon Burke
    8. Band of Gold - Freda Payne
    9. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
    10. Tramp - Otis Redding, Carla Thomas
    11. Memphis Soul Stew - King Curtis
    12. Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
    13. Funky Nassau, Pt. 1 [Single Version] - The Beginning of the End
    14. Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
    15. In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
    16. Walkin' the Dog - Rufus Thomas
    17. Soul Finger - The Bar-Kays
    18. I'll Be Around - The Spinners
    19. I'm Doin' Fine Now - New York City
    20. Seesaw - Don Covay
    21. What'd I Say, Pt. 1 - Ray Charles
    22. Charlie Brown - The Coasters
    23. Could It Be I'm Falling in Love - The Spinners
    24. Thin Line Between Love and Hate - The Persuaders
    25. Stay With Me - Lorraine Ellison
    26. Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So) - The Chi-Lites

    Tracks:

    1. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
    2. Save the Last Dance for Me - The Drifters
    3. Respect - Aretha Franklin
    4. Give Me Just a Little More
    5. Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King
    6. I Got a Woman - Ray Charles
    7. Rainy Night in Georgia - Brook Benton
    8. Groovin' - The Young Rascals
    9. Have You Seen Her? - The Chi-Lites
    10. Be Thankful for What You Got - William DeVaughn
    11. Green Onions - Booker T. & the MG's
    12. B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
    13. Soul Meeting - The Soul Clan
    14. Hold On! I'm Comin' - Sam & Dave
    15. Sideshow - Blue Magic
    16. Natural High - Bloodstone
    17. Clean Up Woman - Betty Wright
    18. Patches - Clarence Carter
    19. Born Under a Bad Sign - Albert King
    20. Ghetto - Donny Hathaway
    21. Tighten Up - Archie Bell & the Drells
    22. Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
    23. Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd
    24. Move on Up [Single Edit] - Curtis Mayfield

    Album Description

    50 original soul classics 2 CD collection featuring the best from Aretha Franklin, Ben E. King, Percy Sledge, Wilson Pickett, Rufus Thomas, The Spinners, Al Green, Booker T. & The MG's and many more. WSM. 2003.
    Simply the Best
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      Simply the Best
      Percy Sledge
      Manufacturer: Disky Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0002UYDDS
      Release Date: 2005-08-26

      Tracks:

      1. My Special Prayer
      2. Out of Left Field
      3. Bring It on Home to Me
      4. Cover Me
      5. It Tears Me Up
      6. Tell It Like It Is
      7. Thief in the Night
      8. Walkin' in the Sun
      9. You Send Me
      10. I've Been Loving You Too Long
      11. Make It Good and Make It Last
      12. I Believe in You
      13. Love Among People
      14. I'll Be Your Everything
      15. When a Man Loves a Woman
      16. Warm & Tender Love
      17. If Loving Is Wrong I Don't Want to Be Right
      18. Take Time to Know Her
      19. Adorable One
      20. Sudden Stop
      21. Just out of Reach
      22. You're Pouring Water on a Drowning Man
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      24. Good Love
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      27. Blue Water
      28. Hard to Be Friends

      Album Description

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      Simply Deep
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Simply Deep
        Kelly Rowland
        Manufacturer: Sony
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Contemporary R&BContemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0000DG00H
        Release Date: 2003-10-21

        Tracks:

        1. Stole
        2. Dilemma - Nelly, Kelly Rowland
        3. Haven't Told You
        4. Can't Nobody
        5. Love/Hate
        6. Simply Deep - Solange Knowles, Kelly Rowland
        7. (Love Lives In) Strange Places
        8. Obsession
        9. Heaven
        10. Past 12
        11. Everytime You Walk Out That Door
        12. Train on a Track
        13. Beyond Imagination
        14. Make You Wanna Stay [*] - Joe Budden, Kelly Rowland
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          Manufacturer: As Seen on TV
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          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B000SSJLEK

          Product Description

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            Manufacturer: Aimee Herman
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B000CA8GD6
            Release Date: 2005-06-28

            Tracks:

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            2. Ode to Your Hair
            3. Addict's Lament
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              Deck the Halls: Christmas Album
              Valarie Alexandra Valois
              Manufacturer: Eroica Classical Recordings
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
              NoelsNoels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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              ASIN: B00005YDY5
              Release Date: 2001-07-01

              Tracks:

              1. Deck The Halls
              2. Personent Hodie
              3. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
              4. What Child Is This?/Away In A Manger
              5. Sing We Now Of Christmas
              6. Go, Tell It On The Mountain
              7. What Is This Lovely Fragrance
              8. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
              9. O, How A Rose E'er Blooming
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              29. Deck The Halls
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              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Remind Yourself
              Belle Reve

              Manufacturer: Deep Blue Productions
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000CAK918
              Release Date: 2004-03-02

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Remind Yourself.......2006-04-12

              When this is available, you must hear it. The catchy pop tunes are danceable, singable, relistenable... but not tired. Very fresh and very next.
              Simply Amazed
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                Simply Amazed

                Manufacturer: Wounded
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

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                ASIN: B000CA3AAU
                Release Date: 2005-01-04
                Simply the Best Platinum Soul
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                  Simply the Best Platinum Soul
                  Various Artists
                  Manufacturer: WEA International
                  ProductGroup: Music
                  Binding: Audio CD

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                  ASIN: B000BRAOQ2
                  Release Date: 2003-12-02

                  Tracks:

                  1. Think - Aretha Franklin
                  2. Stand by Me - Ben E. King
                  3. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
                  4. When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
                  5. Soul Man - Sam & Dave
                  6. Express Yourself - Charles Wright, Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
                  7. Everybody Needs Somebody to Love - Solomon Burke
                  8. Band of Gold - Freda Payne
                  9. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
                  10. Tramp - Otis Redding, Carla Thomas
                  11. Memphis Soul Stew - King Curtis
                  12. Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
                  13. Funky Nassau, Pt. 1 [Single Version] - The Beginning of the End
                  14. Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
                  15. In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
                  16. Walkin' the Dog - Rufus Thomas
                  17. Soul Finger - The Bar-Kays
                  18. I'll Be Around - The Spinners
                  19. I'm Doin' Fine Now - New York City
                  20. Seesaw - Don Covay
                  21. What'd I Say, Pt. 1 - Ray Charles
                  22. Charlie Brown - The Coasters
                  23. Could It Be I'm Falling in Love - The Spinners
                  24. Thin Line Between Love and Hate - The Persuaders
                  25. Stay With Me - Lorraine Ellison
                  26. Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So) - The Chi-Lites

                  Tracks:

                  1. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
                  2. Save the Last Dance for Me - The Drifters
                  3. Respect - Aretha Franklin
                  4. Give Me Just a Little More
                  5. Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King
                  6. I Got a Woman - Ray Charles
                  7. Rainy Night in Georgia - Brook Benton
                  8. Groovin' - The Young Rascals
                  9. Have You Seen Her? - The Chi-Lites
                  10. Be Thankful for What You Got - William DeVaughn
                  11. Green Onions - Booker T. & the MG's
                  12. B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
                  13. Soul Meeting - The Soul Clan
                  14. Hold On! I'm Comin' - Sam & Dave
                  15. Sideshow - Blue Magic
                  16. Natural High - Bloodstone
                  17. Clean Up Woman - Betty Wright
                  18. Patches - Clarence Carter
                  19. Born Under a Bad Sign - Albert King
                  20. Ghetto - Donny Hathaway
                  21. Tighten Up - Archie Bell & the Drells
                  22. Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
                  23. Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd
                  24. Move on Up [Single Edit] - Curtis Mayfield

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