Traces of My Lipstick [Enhanced]

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Two years from the two-triple-zero and there's still a huge gap between the musical tastes of black folk and white folk. Case in point: Xscape. Despite having gone platinum and being two CDs deep (Traces of My Lipstick is their third), chances are that their music and names would register a big head scratch in most melanin-challenged homes. Part of that may be image--these ladies have been known to look a tad, uh, rough--or that the Atlanta-based group has been handed songs (usually by the unctuous Jermaine Dupri) that aren't as slick or pop-friendly as some of those other gals' hits. Not so on this CD, which finds the women mainly concentrating on sexy ballads, most of which have to do with playing around or being played on, and decidedly mainstream material like "The Arms of the One Who Loves You." Written and produced by Diane "That's a Hit!" Warren, the track is all blown-up passion and ersatz soul: all the better for breaking Xscape's strong and sultry harmonies out of the confines of black radio. --Amy Linden

Entertainment Weekly
[T]he girls croon lines like "Everyone Cheats" with pure nonchalance and save their tender surrendering coos for ballads like "Am I Dreaming." Traces is aided by the group's longtime guru and hip-hop hook man, Jermaine Dupri.

Traces of My Lipstick,Xscape,Sony,Club/Dance,Pop,R&B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

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Average customer rating: Not as good as I thought it was Prmopt and wonderful service GREAT CD Ok...It's Ok Amazing Ballads Make The CD Work

Traces of My Lipstick Xscape Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Off the Hook Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha Miss Thang It's About Time Changing Faces ASIN: B000006O7K Release Date: 1998-05-12

Tracks:

1. All About Me Intro
2. My Little Secret
3. Softest Place On Earth
4. Do You Know
5. One Of Those Love Songs
6. The Arms Of The One Who Loves You
7. I Will
8. Your Eyes
9. All I Need
10. Am I Dreamin'
11. The Runaround
12. Hold On
13. All About Me (Reprise)

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Two years from the two-triple-zero and there's still a huge gap between the musical tastes of black folk and white folk. Case in point: Xscape. Despite having gone platinum and being two CDs deep (Traces of My Lipstick is their third), chances are that their music and names would register a big head scratch in most melanin-challenged homes. Part of that may be image--these ladies have been known to look a tad, uh, rough--or that the Atlanta-based group has been handed songs (usually by the unctuous Jermaine Dupri) that aren't as slick or pop-friendly as some of those other gals' hits. Not so on this CD, which finds the women mainly concentrating on sexy ballads, most of which have to do with playing around or being played on, and decidedly mainstream material like "The Arms of the One Who Loves You." Written and produced by Diane "That's a Hit!" Warren, the track is all blown-up passion and ersatz soul: all the better for breaking Xscape's strong and sultry harmonies out of the confines of black radio. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

Not as good as I thought it was.......2007-01-20

I wanted this CD so bad, but that i got i realized that it is not as good as i thought it was my favorites songs on it is:
1.My Little Secret
2. Softest Place on Earth
3. The Arms of the One who loves you
4. All I need
5.Hold On
6.All About Me
And thats itthe rest of the album just isnt songs you can listen to over and over again, back to back.

Prmopt and wonderful service.......2006-08-02

My order was shipped almost immediately. It was in wonderful shape and I was extremely pleased doing business with this vendor.

GREAT CD.......2006-07-10

Xscape is definitely a group of talent females, their voices are so smooth & strong. When I listen to "Traces of My Lipstick" the lyrics often make me reflect about memories in my life, the ballads are so so true. I wish Xscape had a DVD with their performances.

Ok...It's Ok.......2006-07-02

I really love some tracks in it,No.2.3.5...But the others didn't do anything to me...so,it's ok

Amazing Ballads Make The CD Work.......2005-11-29

Xscape really matured with this album by showing their range and vocal ability. The song that really caught my attention was My Little Secret and the lead singles Am I Dreaming, The Arms Of The One Who Loves You but my favorite slow jam off is Sofest Place On Earth. This album finds Jermaine "JD" Dupri behind the boards for four tracks, including "All About Me" and "My Little Secret." Other producer/writers on the project include Diane Warren ("The Arms of the One Who Loves You"), Daryl Simmons ("The Runaround") and Babyface ("Your Eyes"). The vocals of Kandi Burruss, Tamika and LaTocha Scott and Tameka "Tiny" Cottle are mature, reaching far beyond the massive teen appeal that surrounds them. TRACES OF MY LIPSTICK finds the girls soft and sultry at times ("Softest Place on Earth"), while the Jeep-beat stomp of "Do You Know" shows their vocal diversity. With this brilliant recording, Xscape avoids the pitfall of urban music's "here-today-gone-tomorrow" syndrome by providing solid vocal performances of groove-steady compositions.

Average customer rating: Xscape is Da Bomb!

Traces of My Lipstick Xscape Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000087ZA Release Date: 1998-03-10

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track. Features Guest Work by Darryl Simmons, Keith Sweat, Babyface, and Joe.

Customer Reviews:

Xscape is Da Bomb!.......1999-02-20

i bought the cd, and i listened to it again and again. they really did a good job w/ J.D. i love it. if you are Xscape's fan, do not miss this great CD. if you haven't been a fan of them, check it out, you will love it!

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