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Average customer rating: Latest album is much better understood and admired One of my favorite albums of all time. She is an amazing songwriter. out of the gate and running hard Pink

Missundaztood Pink Manufacturer: La Face ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: I'm Not Dead Can't Take Me Home Try This Stripped Try This [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD] ASIN: B00005RFAI Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

1. M!ssundaztood
2. Don't Let Me Get Me
3. Just Like A Pill
4. Get The Party Started
5. Respect
6. 18 Wheeler
7. Family Portrait
8. Misery (w/Steven Tyler)
9. Dear Diary
10. Eventually
11. Lonely Girl (w/Linda Perry)
12. Numb
13. Gone To California
14. My Vietnam

Amazon.com

There's a rule in commercial pop: don't bite the hand that feeds you. Translation? If you're getting love on TRL, it's best leaving well enough alone and tinkering only slightly with the sound that pays your bills. So you have to give Pink a whole heap of credit. The Philly-raised songbird may have made her rep with infectious and rugged pop-R&B hits like "There You Go" and the remake of "Lady Marmalade," but like the fuchsia coif she once sported, that sound is gone. In its place is a more driving alt-rock attack, liberally laced with some late-night blues and heartfelt lyrics that, while they sometimes come off like diary entries (the simplistic bon mot "Your pain is painful" in "Family Portrait"), are clearly Pink's thoughts, as opposed to words someone put in her mouth. Helping Pink express her inner Alanis are Dallas Austin, who produced the insistent rocker "18 Wheeler," and former 4 Non Blonde Linda Perry, who Pink has resurrected from one-hit-wonder status. Mixing up thumping beats, ("Get the Party Started"), with folksy confessionals, Pink's potent vocals and her honest determination make this a risk worth hearing. --Amy Linden

Album Description

Asian exclusive limited edition pressing of her sophomore album includes one bonus track, 'Catch 22', along with a bonus CD sized spiral bound 40 page 'Dear Diary' note pad that's housed together with the CD in a special slipcase. Enhanced with photo ogallery and lyrics page. 15 tracks in all. 2002.

Album Details

Features a Track Not on the USA Version, 'catch 22.'

Customer Reviews:

Latest album is much better.......2007-06-28

I LOVE Pink!! The first album I bought was the latest one - "I'm Not Dead", and I love it. So I decided to investigate her earlier work. While I am glad I have "Missundaztood", I didn't find it as compelling as her latest work. Good to see where she has come from though.

understood and admired.......2007-06-12

what a sharp lady...love her latest cd...so thought I'd give her older, breakthrough cd a try...great sound. fresh and original collection. smart, sassy, interesting, sophisticated but fun. love the lyrics. love the variety of different musical styles. pink is cool, and honest and real. and she makes fantastic, memorable tunes....already a classic

One of my favorite albums of all time. She is an amazing songwriter. .......2007-03-26

Not only is Pink an amazing singer, but her lyrics are soo deep and personal. I love people who write about the sad times because a lot of people needs to hear something they can relate to. Family Potrait speaks to a lot of people, including my brother, who overhead the song and keeps requesting me to replay track 7. The whole album is a work of art so it's hard to choose, but if I had to choose, my favorites are Don't let me get me, Just Like a Pill, Family Potrait and Lonely Girl. Pink's voice is soo raw and real that you can actually feel the pain in her voice. Once you listen to this album, you will want hear more. So I will go ahead and let you know that her third album is Try This and her fourth, which is her best thus far is "I'm Not Dead". So please give this album a chance. Pink is a real artist and she will be around for a long time because she is true to herself.

out of the gate and running hard.......2007-03-26

This is Pink's first album to my knowledge. It has some raw studio tape footage that is cute and rough. I loved it. The segments give a good hint of what this ballsy little girl is about, and a preview of the bold, strong woman she became. She has fun with this release and you get to hear it. It is cool to listen to the inside track banter between Pink and the recording engineer. She is a force to be reckoned with; and a sweet lady all in one.

Pink.......2006-12-31

I kind of like this CD. I don't listen to it as much anymore for some reason, but I think I'm overdue to listen to it again. One of my favorite songs on this album is "respect" which talks about how girls should act around guys and how they should not let boys push them around any time the boy thinks it's convenient for them "no freebies in the limosouine that's not what it's about. let 'em know just what to do give it up he won't call you respect is just a minimum, go on girl and get you some" Another song about not letting men push girls around that I really like is "can't get me down". Which talks about getting ready to face the day and anything that might come one's way. I love encouraging songs like that... they really help you face your problems in life. I don't like to many of the songs on here because of the swearing content but I do listen to "Mizundastood" constantly. She only says one swear word in the song but I don't mind. Otherwise I avoid songs on here that have swearing on them. I like this CD otherwise... but if you're under sixteen, I wouldn't recommend it because of the swearing. I forgot to add that another one of my favorite songs is "Don't Let Me Get Me".

Average customer rating: Howard Hewitt's new CD, "If Only" Hearfelt and beautiful. Shades Of Shalamar Simply Amazing disappointing

If Only Howard Hewett Manufacturer: Machine Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Deeper Still Feel the Fire In My Songs Something To Talk About So Much Better ASIN: B000O591FQ Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

1. I'll Be Right Here
2. If Only
3. To Please U
4. Can U Feel Me
5. Make Me Say Ooohhh
6. Is This True Love
7. Enough
8. I Wanna Know
9. How Do I KnowI Love You
10. Don't U Wonder 2
11. Our FatherBonus Track
12. Imagine(Featuring Billy Preston and Gerald Albright)

Album Description

With his silky smooth, straight-from-the-heart soulful style, Howard Hewett is gifted with one of the most instantly recognizable voices in contemporary music: with the 2007 release of his Groove Records' debut IF ONLY, his loyal worldwide audiences will be reminded of just why Howard Hewett has endured, sustained and maintained a solid career as a solo artist for over two decades. IF ONLY also represents a reunion of sorts for Howard who serves as executive producer on the album with Ralph Johnson, one of the founding members of Supergroup Earth, Wind & Fire. Howard's many fans will be thrilled that he's taken his time to release a new album, with such standout tracks as "Enough" which is already top 20 charter and climbing .The soon to be released follow up single, "I'll Be Right Here," and the title track, "If Only" is a further testament to Howard Hewett's enduring artistry and a reminder that when it comes to great music, good things truly do come to those who wait!

Customer Reviews:

Howard Hewitt's new CD, "If Only".......2007-06-29

I am a huge fan of Howard Hewitt's from back in the Shalimar days as well, but more specifically, when he ventured out on his own. This is one singer that understands his emotional, feminine side, and can relate to women in a profound way with the words to his songs.

My fave song on his new CD, If Only, is "To Please U". We all remember back in the day when true love songs actually were meaningful - well, this is Howard Hewitt at his best. What saddens me is that I haven't heard this CD (or even Rick James' new CD, released around the same time), on local radio stations. It is sad that the balladeers of the 70's and 80's aren't recaptured in today's music. We need the spiritual message and spreading Love! This is why I will always be a fan of "Old School Music". That is where it was at!

There are several other songs that I just love on his new CD, "Is this True Love?" and "Can U feel me?". If you are a true Howard Hewitt fan, you will pick up this CD now! He is also on Rick James' new CD, Deeper Still, "Do you Wanna Play?". Amazon had a deal a few weeks ago on both CD's. Because of the samples and reviews, I went and bought both CD's. Love them! If you are a true fan and love that soulful sound unique to Howard Hewitt, pick up his new CD today, "If Only".

Enjoy!

Hearfelt and beautiful........2007-06-29

Ex Shalamar vocalist, Howard Hewett will please his legion of fans with this Soul set that fuses Howard's relaxed vocal style with Smooth Soul. Several cuts grab the headlines including the stunningly beautiful "Can U Feel Me" and the title song.
Ballads like "Is This True Love" ooze emotion where Howard is joined by Gerald Albright on sax.
And if you love ballads check out the searing slowie "Don't U Wonder 2". Old school style numbers like "I Wanna Know" maintain a mid-tempo groove.
Hewett has never sounded better.
Give this record a spin, it is worth it!

Shades Of Shalamar.......2007-06-11

Howard Hewitt has always been one of my favorite r & b singers. Since the days of Shalamar, he has had staying power when most of the singers that were around during the same time period have vanished. He has an incredibly, beautiful voice. This album just reminds his true fans how truly gifted he is. If you don't have this album, I hope you get it.

Simply Amazing.......2007-06-06

First, the poster named Sunshine hit the nail on the head in describing this masterpiece. This has to be one of the most comprehensive CDs that I've listened to in a long time. Howard hit a homerun, scored a touchdown, and won a championship with this album. I purchased it the day after it came out and have been listening to it everyday since. I also have it in my MP3/4 player.

It is so hard to narrow down my favorites, but I will go with "If Only", "To Please U", "Can U Feel Me", "Is This True Love", "I Wanna Know", "How Do I Love You". The whole CD is beautiful. I also love how he gives glory and how he, in a mature way, sings about love, because love is where it's at. He also did a nice rendition with Gerald Albright on "Imagine". I just cannot stop gushing over this CD. It is modern, but signature Howard Hewett and the vocals are still impeccable.

disappointing.......2007-05-30

Howard Hewett has a wonderful voice and style and it shows once again. But the material is very weak, almost only slowtempo tracks, quite similar to each other, and lyrics without much meaning. Why doesn't a mature man like Hewett sing realistically about mature relationships but instead of "girls", "babies" or "babes"...Will sell this CD as soon as possible.

Average customer rating: 'Emotions' Runs High and Shows Mariah's Vocal Range To Great Effect This hasn't aged at all Mariah Carey Causes Emotions: 4-4½ stars Emotions Album by Mariah Carey Fantastic

Emotions Mariah Carey Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: Mariah Carey Music Box Daydream Butterfly Rainbow ASIN: B0000027SV Release Date: 1991-09-17

Tracks:

1. Emotions
2. And You Don't Remember
3. Can't Let Go
4. Make It Happen
5. If It's Over
6. You're So Cold
7. So Blessed
8. To Be Around You
9. Till The End Of Time
10. The Wind

Customer Reviews:

'Emotions' Runs High and Shows Mariah's Vocal Range To Great Effect.......2007-07-07

Not one to contently bask in the glow of her burning fame in the early 1990's, Mariah Carey grabbed her lunch pail and quickly churned out a very enjoyable follow-up to her debut smash 'Mariah Carey'. With the enormous success of her first CD, it was an intimidating act for any artist to follow it up. But she succeeds admirably with 'Emotions'.

It shows Mariah was no fluke, displaying notes and pitch-perfect vocals that even today very few female singers can match. But not all the songs are keepers. I usually play only the first 5 songs and skip the last 5. My favorite is still 'Make It Happen'. The power and range Mariah displays on this track is remarkable. She pierces the heavens with her high notes and enormous lung power. I think Mariah really sings this song like she means it because she's writing the song from personal experience to not give up on her dreams of 'Making It'.

I think Tommy Mottola used 'Emotions' as a follow-up CD to spotlight Mariah's voice more so than the songs themselves. You can hear every part of Mariah's vocal range in the choice of songs on this CD. Obviously her upper range gets more of a workout on this CD than any other one in her entire Sony/Virgin/Island catalog. I think 'Emotions' was released as a vehicle to show her vocal chops and it succeeded in every way.

I wouldn't say the quality of songs is right up there compared with her debut CD or later ones (especially 'Daydreams'), but her vocal high register has never sounded better. Keep that tea kettle whistling, Mariah !

This hasn't aged at all.......2007-01-21

While never a mega-fan of Mariah's, I was bowled over by her voice, the fact that she wrote her own songs, and that she released another album full of strong material just a little over a year after her debut. Some folks would have suffered creative burnout, but Mariah was just getting started.

I bought a copy of her self-titled 1990 debut, but I never did get around to owning a copy of "Emotions" (something that's going to change very soon). I don't why because I remember "Emotions," "Can't Let Go" (which, as much as I roll my eyes over love songs, has one of the prettiest melodies I've ever heard with a love song), and "Make It Happen" getting constant radio airplay in 1991 - and I enjoyed those songs each and every time.

Her lyrics were poetic and struck a chord with the then-teenager me, and her sound, while pop, had strong soulful overtones. She helped continue breathing life into a stale music scene and that feeling still resonates with me a little over 15 years after its release.

It can't be said enough that "Emotions" is classic 90s, is a great addition to the CD collection, and is Mariah at the top of her game.

And, best of all, the album's sound doesn't sound aged. - Donna Di Giacomo

Mariah Carey Causes Emotions: 4-4½ stars.......2006-07-26

As Mariah Carey released her second album in 1991, an enormous pressure laid on her shoulders to follow up the success of her debut album. Despite the fact that sales of Emotions did not reach the same level as Mariah Carey, it still manage to do extremely well, selling over a whopping 10 million copies. Not bad for a sophomore album!

The title-track Emotions was released to audience as the lead single, providing listeners with a contagious pop beat. The song displays Mariah's high pitch notes and awesome background vocals which include Trez Lorenz and David Cole. And You Don't Remember is a superb ballad where Mariah's pleading voice belts out how her lover does not remember the love, they shared. The chorus is a delight to listen too - simply wonderful. My favourite song on the album is up next; the splendid Can't Let Go. It is no wonder that many consider it among Mariah's best ballads to date. Released as a single, the groovy Make It Happen got stuck at the no.2 position, I recall. However, the teasingly song is a wonderful treat. The overall message of the song: You should never give up, work hard and your dreams will come true in the end. If It's Over, a collaboration between Mariah and Carole King, has a taunt of a jazzy mood to it. Mariah Carey belts out the chorus powerfully. Once again, I prefer the Unplugged version - however, this is purely a matter of taste.

You're So Cold starts of with Mariah's praticing her vocal cords, functioning as a build-up to the actual song. The lyrics are a tad annoying, yet the song is still quite joyous. Albums tend to get weaker at the end, which is also the case with Emotions. To Be Around You, Till The End of Time and The Wind are likeable songs, however they do not hold up well against the rest of the album's excellent songs. The ballad-like So Blessed is another highlight of mine. The dreamy melody culminates with the more aggressive chorus especially the belting of the words ''You are my heart'' followed by the softer ''My everthing'''.

Emotions is one of Mariah Carey's best studio-albums, in my opinion. The combination of brilliant pop ballads and excellent up-tempo songs are clearly present on the album. If you are a big fan of Mariah's poppier songs or crafted pop songs in general, Emotions will surely be a safe bet. The only complaint I have with the album is that some of the material is a tad weak compared to the brilliant songs, which are to be found on Emotions; however, this is hardly abnormal. Emotions is a very solid effort and a better album than Mariah's debut.

Overall Rating: 8.5/10

Emotions Album by Mariah Carey.......2006-05-22

my fave song is "Emotions" my other one is "Make it Happen". my mom jams to emotions in the car,also Fantasy,Open Arms,and Always be my baby from "Daydream - Mariah's cd in 1995", she also sings WE BELONG TOGETHER (2005). My mom only likes mariah's old songs. mostly open arms and vision of love.
and half of the songs 1998-present

Fantastic.......2006-02-18

Mariah Carey burst onto the music scene with her fantastic self-titled debut album, and followed it up with her second album "Emotions". Essentially "Emotions" is in the same mould as her first album - beautiful vocals, heartfelt lyrics and an emotional connection with every songs.
Standouts in this album include:
"Emotions" - a good dancing track that features Mariah's piercing vocals.
"Can't Let go" - a beautiful ballad. One of Mariah's best songs
"Make it Happen" - A description of Mariah's life prior to becoming a superstar. Very catchy and uplifting
"The wind" - Very last track of the album. Mournful, breathtaking vocals combined with Mariah's sombre voice. Truly Phenomenal
Emotions is a truly magnificent album, featuring a wonderful collection of songs, each one a true delight to listen to.

Average customer rating: Ah, James.... The real thing - totally hot, genuine and funky **** Slack Jawed ! **** As good as it gets..... The sounds of freedom

Sex Machine James Brown Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Classic R&B | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Love Power Peace The Payback Revolution Of The Mind( Live At The Apollo, Vol. III) Hell In the Jungle Groove ASIN: B000001E0S Release Date: 1993-03-23

Tracks:

1. Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine
2. Brother Rapp (Part I & Part II)
3. Bewildered
4. I Got The Feelin'
5. Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose
6. I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Anything (Open Up The Door I'll Get It Myself)
7. Licking Stick-Licking Stick
8. Lowdown Popcorn
9. Spinning Wheel
10. If I Ruled The World
11. There Was A Time
12. It's A Man's Man's Man's World
13. Please, Please, Please
14. I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)
15. Mother Popcorn

Amazon.com essential recording

After the legendary Live at the Apollo and the even better Love Power Peace: Live at the Olympia, James Brown could be forgiven if this 1970 live set disappoints. But this is Brother James, so skip the forgiveness. Sex Machine is the bomb, capturing a thrilling moment in Brown's funky revolution. The disc features 12 hot and sweaty, and sometimes slinky, live cuts recorded with the James Brown Band in 1969, plus three more studio jams (including a 10-minute title track) with his next band, the great JB's. "Can I get into it?" James shouts at the top. Oh man--does he even have to ask? --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

Ah, James...........2006-12-28

James, you let me down, brother...I thought out of all the people in the world, you were gonna be the one that lived forever. I thought you were immortal, super-bad, and impervious to death. That's okay, man, I forgive you. You will continue to live on in my heart, my mind, and of course, in my soul with your great recordings. I know that wherever you are now, James, you are makin' it funky.

Thank You for blessing my life...

The real thing - totally hot, genuine and funky.......2006-12-26

Maybe the reason i don't like hip-hop is because i heard this album (and many others) by the master of minimalism and soul. James Brown released a lot of hot albums, but this one oozes sweat and energy. That simple. Listening to this album is like standing at a primordial swamp at the dawn of creation: a TON of contemporary black music is directly indebted to and descended from J.B and especially this album. Just *$^@+++$&&!&!~ing buy it already

**** Slack Jawed ! ****.......2006-10-23

As a long time fan of Mr. Dynamite , I have collected a LOT of his recordings, and although I do especially love the Live Apollo shows especially 62 and 67 , THIS recording IMO runs circles around those two. It's the JB's with Bootsy and Catfish Collins and Bobby Byrd and Fred Wesley that make this record SMOKE !.........It's actually from two different dates and two different bands , but it ALL works !!!........If your a fan or a newcomer who wants to hear what " The Hardest Working Man in Showbusiness " is REALLY all about , then pick this record up ........You'll soon understand what all the fuss is about ....Enjoy !

As good as it gets............2006-06-26

I had this album in 1971 when I was in college. I attended many a James Brown show. It was a GREAT party album then. NOW 35 years later and one who still loves the grooves and beats, I find it long overdue in my CD collection. This is ventage James Brown at his best. This one is a "must have" for any James Brown fan especially the live version of "Sex Machine".

The sounds of freedom.......2005-07-23

For those tired of today's mainstream music scene, which seems to combine the worst of both worlds with its mix of the pointlessly offensive and the blandly sanitized, James Brown's Sex Machine is a rousing shot of pure energy, a reminder that music can have the ability to move its listeners in more ways than one. Sex Machine is a supreme distillation of decades worth of black music, compressing rock, soul, and R&B into a lean, frighteningly efficient sound that's had hips shaking since its release. Regardless of your age, race, or any other irrelevant superficial characteristic, this hour-plus-long live recording's raw, sweaty power effortlessly comes accross in every dizzyingly nimble horn inflection, every razor-sharp guitar line, and every intricate polyrhythm. And of course, towering over it all is the singular presence of James himself, exhibiting his unmistakable charisma as he shouts, howls, and wails his upbeat, liberating lyrics.

This album's finest moments are to be found in its tightly-played, compulsively danceable funk numbers, most notably the opening Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine, Brother Rapp (Part I & Part II), I Got the Feelin', and the high-octane closer Mother Popcorn. Driven by propulsive grooves and frenetic arrangements, these tracks and others like them all prove extremely effective when it comes to loosening inhibitions and provoking unconscious spasms of head-bobbing and foot-tapping. However, that's not to discount the record's emotional, horn-fueled balladry, led by the supremely soulful and musically complex Bewildered and If I Ruled the World. This set also throws in the instrumental double-shot of Lowdown Popcorn, which allows you to hear the band's instrumental chops if they weren't apparent already. All in all, Sex Machine is an essential document of the career of one of popular music's most important performers, and a must-buy for non-lame-o's everywhere.

Average customer rating: Good Job Solid...But Not Flawless Highly recommended! Nice Effort Great album, but a word to the wise...

Libra Toni , and Toni Braxton Manufacturer: Blackground Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Breakthrough So Amazing...An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross Charlie, Last Name Wilson Grown & Sexy The Heat ASIN: B000AXWHQ2 Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. Please
2. Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)
3. What's Good
4. Take This Ring
5. Midnite
6. I Wanna Be (Your Baby)
7. Sposed to Be
8. Stupid
9. Finally
10. Shadowless

Amazon.com

Toni Braxton delivers Libra nearly a decade after she busted up the R&B landscape with her gut-wrenching appeal, on 1996's Secrets, that a wayward lover un-break her heart. Back then, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds was helming her records, and with his sound came a certain spun-silk smooth, wistful sensibility. Braxton may have been one of his better students, but Babyface's sound didn't hold up (for proof, check his own 2005 disc, Grown & Sexy). Where some breathy, smoky-voiced sirens might have called it a day, scampering off into career obscurity with their six Grammys in tow, Braxton resists the temptation to quit or to satiate the faithful with a yawny record; Libra, more than just a vehicle for evolving, adapting, and overcoming, is among the freshest, most tastefully done R&B discs to come out in 2005. Highlights belong strictly to the first half, with opener "Please" swinging wide the door for what will universally be recognized as this disc's two best tracks: "Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)" belongs to that oft-strived-for league of songs that merit the tag "irresistible," and "Take this Ring," with its blaxploitation-film soundtrack effects, splices in just enough funk--and the right kind--to fuel a thousand replays. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Good Job.......2007-04-24

I got this CD from my best friend who is a die hard Toni B fan. I didn't listen to it until a few weeks ago and I am very much into it. It is very good. I love " What's Good" and "Please". Although it is missing that big hit like "Just be a man about it" or "Unbreak my heart", it still is holding its own.

Once again, I blame the record company for not putting money or promotion/publicity behind this CD. I think it would have definitely been a huge success for her.

I hear that her Vegas show is doing well. You go Toni!

Solid...But Not Flawless.......2007-02-23

This effort put out by Ms.Braxton was a solid album but the album was too short. Blackground could've not been cheap and throw in Toni's usually 12 tracks. None the less the best songs are the ballads. "Take This Ring" produced by Rich Harrison sounds like it belongs on an Amerie album. His stuff sounds pretty much the same and that doesn't fit Toni's signature style. The best cuts are "Please", "Trippin", "Midnite", "Stupid", and "S'posed". The album worth a listen. Good effort!

Highly recommended!.......2006-12-15

Toni Michelle Braxton is an all-American success story. The eldest of six children born to a Maryland clergyman, she started out singing in choir of her father's church. But, her wonderful smoky, smooth and deep contralto voice could not stay hidden for long. The rest, as they say, is history.

This wonderful album contains ten great Toni Braxton tunes including some favorites of mine - What's Good, I Wanna Be, and Stupid. Yeah, this is a great album, with a lot of really great tunes on it. If you like great music, then you will love this album. I highly recommend it!

Nice Effort.......2006-12-15

This is a nice CD from Toni. However, it is a little too short. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed this CD.

Great album, but a word to the wise..........2006-08-28

.....DO NOT buy the regular US release of Libra! Spend the extra money and buy the german import from edel records (yes, amazon sells that version). The import has 3 more songs than the US version, and if you buy the US version you only get ten songs (how cheap of Blackground, huh!?). And the 3 bonus songs on the import version are fantastic.

Average customer rating: Good album!!! "Let The Music Play" What?????!!!!!!!!! BUY THIS AND REGRET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE "Damn, 'Lo! What can't you do?"

Cee-Lo Green... Is the Soul Machine Cee-Lo Manufacturer: La Face ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections Soul Food Even in Darkness Still Standing Aquemini ASIN: B00013EV1A Release Date: 2004-03-02

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Soul Machine
3. The Art of Noise (with Pharrell)
4. Living Again
5. I'll Be Around
6. The One
7. My Kind of People
8. Childz Play (with Ludacris)
9. I Am Selling Soul
10. All Day Love Afair
11. Evening News (with Chazzie)
12. Scrap Metal (with Big Rube)
13. Glockapella
14. When We Were Friends
15. Sometimes
16. Let's Stay Together (with Pharrell
17. Die Trying
18. What Don't You Do? (Outro)

Amazon.com

If Andre is 3000, then his Dungeon Family cohort Cee-lo Green might be 3074. Green spends his studio time wisely for this sophomore solo release, forsaking current urban-music trends to explore what they might have been--or might still be. The soul-machine moniker fits Green well on "All Day Love Affair" as his addictive crooning complements some perfectly placed strings and a throwback horn arrangement. What Green didn't tell you is that he's also a well-oiled spoken word ("I Am Selling Soul," "Sometimes") and postmodern gospel ("Living Again") machine too. The track that might attract the most attention is "Glockappella," which finds this former Goodie Mobster dissing his former crew. Outside productions from the likes of Timbaland, Jazze Pha, the Neptunes, and DJ Premier help Green to capture the full gamut of black music. Sure, Green might be considered an acquired taste for consumers not attuned to the whiny, scat-style rap flows he employs on the mesmeric "Childz Play." And his duet with the Pharrell Williams ("Let's Stay Together") brings together two soul vocalists with few notes at their disposal. Still, eccentricities aside, Soul Machine offers an enjoyable sampling of one of rap's most underrated talents. --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

Good album!!!.......2006-07-09

This is a really good album. And, though I like almost every song here, my favorites would have to be "I am Selling Soul" and "When We Were Friends". "I am Selling Soul" shows why he's thought to be, by some, one of the best spittas in the game. More than just you're average flow, it's also thought provoking and just feels good to listen to . "When We Were Friends" has him taking a soulful trip down memory lane to when he and Khujo were good friends. Even though this song sound really good to me, I can hear the longing for their friendship to return to that place. So, it's a kinda sad song too, in my opinion. But still, I love this album and would urge any Cee-lo fan to go get this if you haven't already. You'll be glad that you did.

"Let The Music Play".......2006-01-31

One of my favorite albums that came out that year. Just a good mood, good vibe cd. Pop this in and roll the windows down and enjoy. Good combination of rapping, soul, and R&B. His last album did not have enough rapping, he spits plenty of good verses on this one.

Its creative because there is a little bit of something on there for everybody. My wife does not like much rap, but she even likes this cd. Check it out. Hotep!!

What?????!!!!!!!!!.......2006-01-16

Cee-lo is BY FAR one of raps greatest lyricists. Shawdy is a genuine artist. His singing is OK. His words are nuthin but poetry, very potent; provocative and profound, also appealing to the conscious. He's a grown man in a boy's game. Frida Kahlo caliber, feel? Intimately artsy, what a album is SUPPOSED to be. Even manages to creatively make radio transition without dillution. A definate musical artifact amoungst the force-fed garbage on the radio, evidence of the last days-they literally hypnotise us with it, this album is a definate option, Artistry at its best, with or without garbage to compare it to, I feel if musicians were artists again, this album would STILL stand alone. Soul piercing. Peace.

BUY THIS AND REGRET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.......2005-07-24

Cee-Lo is not a soul machine but indeed a 'stealing machine'.
he stole my money. this album is crap + garbage + your nightmare. i'll never support Cee-Lo again ever.
i saw this fool on MTV sweet 16 show, and his voice wasn't so squeaky. as a matter of fact, he had this heavy voice that rappers have. but in this cd, he sings like a little girl and entire CD, he just tries to sing with this squeaky voice. obviously, Cee-Lo is trying to imitate someone elses' voice. his real voice isn't that squeaky. this album made my ear drum to bleed. WORST CD EVER!! TOGETHER WITH HIS PREVIOUS ALBUM!
i just wanna slap Cee-Lo if i get to see him. he ripped me off. just think about this one big chubby guy in the little studio trying to made this annoying squeaky voice that's not even his real voice.....and he even tries to rap, i find that real funny. Just search for all 1-star reviews!! they have the same opinion that i do!!

"Damn, 'Lo! What can't you do?".......2005-07-05

Cee-Lo returns after his soulful Imperfections CD to bring us one of the best albums of 2004. The single, "I'll Be Around," is funky. "Die Trying," my personal favorite and my recommendation for those interested to download, showcases Lo's ability to sing and rap. There are so many more delightful songs on his genre-breaking album. From the angry "Scrap Metal" to the reminiscent "When We Were Friends," you'll get a little bit of every emotion from Cee-Lo. In fact, that is why he is so good. That is why he is so soulful. It is because he pours everything into his songs, and the listener can always tell. Even songs like "Childz Play," which I feel are weaker than the rest (probably because Ludacris is on it), are listenable. Buy it!

Average customer rating: One of their highly underrated albums. Could Mike still hit those notes? masterpieces from the jackson 5 The Aftermath of Dancing Machine The mature J-5 delivers again

Dancing Machine/Moving Violation The Jackson 5 Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Philly Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lookin' Through the Windows/Goin' Back to Indiana Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5/ABC The Jacksons Third Album/Maybe Tomorrow Goin' Places ASIN: B00005N8V4 Release Date: 2001-08-14

Tracks:

1. I Am Love
2. Whatever You Got, I Want
3. She's A Rhythm Child
4. Dancing Machine
5. The Life Of The Party
6. What You Don't Know
7. If I Don't Love You This Way
8. It All Begins And Ends With Love
9. The Mirrors Of My Mind
10. Forever Came Today
11. Moving Violation
12. (You Were Made) Especially For Me
13. Honey Love
14. Body Language (Do The Love Dance)
15. All I Do Is Think Of You
16. Breezy
17. Call Of The Wild
18. Time Explosion
19. Through Thick And Thin
20. Forever Came Today (Disc-O-Tech #3 version)

Amazon.com

The Jackson 5's final two Motown albums were both of their time--the early disco era--and an unwitting look into a future of dance-floor smashes like "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." Dancing Machine quickly appeared as its title track (a remix of the Get It Together original) and it became one of the J5's biggest singles ever in early 1974. Hardly a slapdash release, it placed the hit between two thematically and sonically similar tunes ("She's a Rhythm Child" and "The Life of the Party") and offered the ambitious rock-disco fusion "I Am Love." Likewise, Moving Violation's biggest artistic successes were aimed straight at would-be hip shakers. A Brian Holland-produced remake of the Supremes' "Forever Came Today," "Body Language," and "Moving Violation" are the highlights, with a rare club remix of "Forever" the pick among two bonus tracks. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

One of their highly underrated albums........2006-07-18

I don't really understand Mowtown sometimes and this is why. While the Jackson 5 have had many hits with the label its seem as though Berry Gordy and the other label heads forget to promote songs that are actually better than the more famous singles. Case in point, the songs "Moving Violation" and "(You Were Made)Especially For Me" should have been hit songs of 1975. For some reason they always thought that other songs were better. They done a great job as a whole but sometimes they really leave you thinking. "Forever Came Today","All I Do Is Think Of You", and "Honey Love" are also great songs that were actually singles(except the latter) but did not receive the recognition that they deserve.


To me I actally believe this is their best album of their Motown releases. Every song is great and their is no filler here(believe it or not). Michael's vocals were in peak form, and Jermaine's coleads are remarkable as usual. If your a true Jackson fan or fanatic this album is a must have. The Dancing Machine album is also exceptional with standouts being the afformentioned title song, "I Am Love","Life Of The Party", and "Whatever You Got I Want". These are the last to albums with Motown before they left (minus Jermaine and with brother Randy) to sign with Philadelphia International/Epic. Two great albums one great disc, and a ton of hits you'll be singing for a while!!!

Could Mike still hit those notes?.......2006-04-24

Several things make these albums winners.I care enough to list em'

1) The group was clearly heading into the funk/disco era. There are some damn good dance tunes on both albums. However, there are two bubblegum songs on Dancin Machine. "If I don't love you this way" is one of them. Personally, I like this ballad, but the fact that Mike's voice was still in transition gives the song more of a childish feel. Both CDs have knockout songs and great ballads, but the Moving Violation album proves that the Bubblegum is gone for good.

2) Mike's voice is in peak form on these albums in my opinion. It's evident that his voice matured during the Dancin Machine recording sessions because he sounds more mature on some songs than on others (For instance, he sounds less mature on "What you don't know" than he does on most others) His voice wasn't childish at all on the Moving Violation CD. His voice was such an instrument. He could reach the top of his tenor voice in an instant. There's no falsetto, no hiccups, no grunting, no "hee-hees!!" The boy could SANG. Listen to "All I do is think of you" and you'll see what I mean. Damn, I wonder if he could still sing like that? Or was his voice change still incomplete? I'm not sure, but regardless, many of MJ's forgotten, but best vocal performances r on these albums. Quite honestly, the material is pretty good on both albums. I wonder why these albums flopped?

masterpieces from the jackson 5 .......2005-10-25

the dancing machine album is so great, I could listen to that without skipping a song. I love the instrument arrangment so much in I am love, dancing machine and what you don't know have great melodies and if I don't love you this way is a beautiful ballad that mary j blige covered a few years ago

moving violation is funky too but it's full of hits and misses. Body Language, Breezy, call of the wild and a couple others are great but it doesn't flow as well as dancing machine though I give it to them for bringing fans the funk in their music before leaving motown to join epic

The Aftermath of Dancing Machine.......2005-10-19

This was actually the very first of the 5 double album/single cd collection that i purchased,and it drew me closer to the Jacksons. Well,after 15 year old Michael Jackson gave the disco dancers in Black America a brand new Soul Train dance,the boys were still being disappointed with their albums. Relunctantly on these last two commercial Motown albums,the Jacksons give it one last try. On the critically acclaimed "Dancing Machine" album,Jermaine re-introduces his self on the openning track (as Tina Turner would say it,Slow and Easy in the beginning and Rough in the end) "I Am Love,Parts 1 & 2". Michael also joins him on the bridge part,but Jermaine takes over again. Michael then comes back with one of my favorite tracks on the album "Whatever You Got,I Want". Followed by that is Rhythm Child which is kinda like a preview to Dancing Machine. After that comes the all too familiar song that convinced all of us that Michael can actually dance on his own at his age,"Dancing Machine". With a pure and traditional R&B vocal arrangement over a mid-tempo bass-n-snare drive,it's no wonder this song was a hit,right along with the 20 second dance routine in the middle of it. Not only that,the harmony on the song is just as perfect as The Temptations trademark harmonizing. Dancing Machine gets followed by a much faster song and also another one of my favorite songs 2 run around the house and sing on called "Life Of The Party". Here Michael and Jermaine are at it again. The album finally comes down on a lighter note with "If I Don't Love You This Way" which actually makes sense if u pay attention to the lyrics,and the one song on the album where Jackie,Michael,Jermaine,and Marlon take turns to sing to their fans,"It All Begins And Ends With Love",this is also my mother's favorite song. A very beautiful and simple song to close your eyes and sing to,but in my opinion,i think this song could've done a little better if Michael stayed in the background (sorry...). The next album is fairly good and,to me,have only 5 singable songs on it. The amazingly good standout track on Moving Violation is "You Were Made (Especially For Me)" with both Michael and Jermaine on lead. It has such an infectious and addictively good groove to it,that me and my Ex-girlfriend from 2004 found ourselves singing it together - amazing,huh?. After that comes "Honey Love" which i believe has either Marlon or Jermaine closing the song out. Skip the next track and go straight to the BEST song on the album,"All I Do Is Think Of You". I just love how Michael finally lets go of his little kid voice and sounds GROWN!!! This is the point where i love how Michael's voice sounds cause its so mature and it's still pure and from his heart. After the beautiful music fades out,we shoot straight to my third favorite song on the album,"Breezy". Jermaine starts it off and Michael takes it to the chorus,but i'm not sure if that's Jermaine or Marlon who take it on the second verse,but i hope it's Marlon cause it would sound like him. All the rest of the songs on the album with the exception of "Through Thick and Thin" should've been replaced with the remake of "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" or any other original tracks. Other than that,these last two commercially released albums did me proud after purchasing this set. Long-live the Jackson 5....

The mature J-5 delivers again.......2005-08-28

This 2-fer CD, DANCING MACHINE and MOVING VIOLATION, is a continuation of the musical style that the "new" and now-older Jackson 5 had given us on GET IT TOGETHER, an excellent album where every cut clicks.

Although DANCING MACHINE (1974), entitled as such to capitalize on the success of the single (which was originally on GIT), has several different producers, they all attempted to keep the same theme in mind: to come up with funky and exciting sounds for the J-5, and that they do. Opening with the fantastic nearly eight-minute funk/rock dance groove of "I Am Love", you know that you are in for something special. Jermaine primarily handles the leads on this song, with Michael coming at the bridge. "Whatever You Got, I Want" is bluesy and has a slinky-type of feel with great lyrics. "She's a Rhythm Child" is basically a knockoff of "Dancing Machine", but it's not all that bad. The single edit of "Dancing Machine" is next, and nothing more need be added about the extraordinary appeal of this song.

Next is the J-5 dance classic, the quick-paced "Life of the Party", an all too-short song I would love to hear remixed to be a bit longer. "What You Don't Know" is another funky dance jam, then we have two great ballads back to back: "If I Don't Love You This Way" (Michael on lead) and "It All Begins And Ends With Love" (Jermaine on lead). DM closes out with "Mirrors of My Mind", keeping the funk/dance theme intact.

Most of the tracks on MOVING VIOLATION were produced by Brian Holland of Holland-Dozier-Holland fame. Holland had produced a great solo album for Michael entitled FOREVER MICHAEL earlier that year (1975), and it was a good move to extend that collaboration to producing some solid tracks for the J-5. Even though by this time, the brothers were not happy with Motown's treatment of them, MV is one of the best albums that they ever recorded. Not as funky as GIT or DM, but it is technically their last on Motown and Jermaine's last appearance with his brothers, so they did go out with a bang. An old Supremes track from 1967 that was not a hit for those ladies but did fairly well for the J-5, "Forever Came Today" was the big hit from this album. Reworked into a driving 6 minute disco anthem, "Forever" will have you looking for your dancing shoes. "Moving Violation" is another funky disco cut, with clever lyrics...reminds you of "The Love You Save" theme-wise. The sexy dance tracks "(You Were Made) Especially for Me", "Honey Love" and "Body Language" (another well-known track from this album) increasingly moved the brothers into more mature waters. Most notably, "Especially For Me" has a hint of the Philly Sound that the Jacksons would take on their first two albums for Epic/CBS. Michael's vocals on the gorgeously harmonious "All I Do Is Think of You" are simply beautiful and further proves that his voice made a seamless transition from boyhood to adolescence. "All I Do" is the only ballad on MV and a Quiet Storm radio classic, and still extremely popular today. The final three tracks, "Breezy", "Call of the Wild" and "Time Explosion" has futuristic touches of lite jazz and rock, material the brothers began to get into way back on GIT and on "I Am Love" from DM.

Two bonus tracks are included as well: a sweet ballad with Jermaine on lead vocals, "Through Thick and Thin", sounds like a throwback to the SKYWRITER album - and another mix of "Forever Came Today", although I can't really hear much difference between this one and the original, except that the second half of the song is completely instrumental.

These two albums together are a perfect combination! As much as I enjoy the J-5's earlier classic work, I feel DM/MV are far more interesting and artistically challenging. If you love dance music and the Jackson 5, then this is the CD for you!! Party over here!!

Average customer rating:

3 Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine Daryl Hall Manufacturer: Bmg Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Soul Alone Ooh Yeah! Do It for Love Change of Season Hall & Oates - Rock 'N Soul Live / Live At The Apollo ASIN: B00000E6DT Release Date: 1989-09-22

Tracks:

1. Dreamtime
2. Only a Vision
3. I Wasn't Born Yesterday
4. Someone Like You
5. Next Step
6. For You
7. Foolish Pride
8. Right as Rain
9. Let It Out
10. What's Gonna Happen to Us

Average customer rating: What happened THE MIRACLES....MOTOWN'S GREATEST GROUP...PERIOD!! The Miracles: Music you never grow tired of LIKE ALBUM really good complialtion

Love Machine: The 70's Collection The Miracles Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Miracles, The Essential Collection Dancing Machine/Moving Violation Like Water 13 Blue Magic Lane Respect ASIN: B0000AYL1O Release Date: 2003-08-26

Tracks:

1. Love Machine
2. Do It Baby
3. I Love You Secretly (Alternate Intro)
4. Up Again
5. Nowhere To Go
6. I Didn't Realize The Show Was Over
7. Don't Cha Love It
8. You Are Love
9. Give Me Just Another Day
10. Gonna Tell The World (Wedding Song)
11. Ain't Nobody Straight In L.A.
12. Can I Pretend
13. Spy For Brotherhood
14. Night Life
15. The Power Of Music (Radio Edit)
16. Don't Let It End ('Til You Let It Begin)
17. What Is A Heart Good For
18. You Need A Miracle

Customer Reviews:

What happened.......2006-09-03

I loved this album as a teenager. Very few people know that it is a story. Charlotte came to LA to be a star and her boyfriend back home was Michael. Michael followed her there to find her and bring her home to make money he started singing on street corners and got discovered. In the meantime she had met Waldo Roderick DeHammersmith who was a pimp. He made her promises of getting her name up in lights but instead got her hooked on dope and working the ho strolls of Hollywood. Michael still loved her and searched for her. Alas it was too late she had O'Ded and he and Roederick shook hands over her grave. Some of these songs were on the original album but I want the first one with the songs Charlotte and Waldo Roderick Dehammersmith on it. If anyone has it please contact me or if you know a way that I can get it. Thank you and enjoy this compilation it is worth spending ones money on I did.

THE MIRACLES....MOTOWN'S GREATEST GROUP...PERIOD!!.......2006-06-11

I dont care what others say about The Supremes,Temptations, or other Motown groups,the MIRACLES were the greatest group to ever come out of Motown.PERIOD!! Why ? for one thing,they were the FIRST MOTOWN GROUP.It was their success that paved the way for all the others. Had they not been successful, there would have been NO MOTOWN,and none of those other groups would have been found fame ,or at least not to the extent which they did.They also had Motown's first million-selling record "Shop Around".THE MIRACLES put MOTOWN on the map. During the company's critical early years- 1959-1964- they were BY FAR Motowns TOP GROUP,(despite what certain reviewers have written}with Top 10 pop hits in 1961,'62,'AND'63,the star atraction of the legendary MOTORTOWN REVUES,and the only group that was bringing any serious money into the company!!Yet,while all the others were inducted,AS GROUPS,into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME,THE MIRACLES were ignored.They chose to induct only SMOKEY.What a shame and insult to Motown's legendary First Group. The TEMPTATIONS ? great singers and dancers to be sure,but what most Temptations fans won't tell you is that 9 of their first 12 hits were actually written by The MIRACLES !! not just Smokey,THE WHOLE GROUP !! Don't believe it ? just look at the writing credits on the Tempts GREATEST HITS album !(How many MIRACLES songs did the TEMPTATIONS write ? Think about it.)THE SUPREMES ? They wouldn't have even GOTTEN on Motown if not for Smokey !!Stevie Wonder? He was discovered by Miracles member RONNIE WHITE !! MARVIN GAYE,THE MARVELLETTES AND MARY WELLS ?Yeah they wrote their stuff too. THE MIRACLES were responsible,either directly or indirectly,for the success of just about EVERY EARLY ARTIST on the MOTOWN LABEL!! In fact ,of the five leading Motown groups ( Supremes, Temptations,4 tops,Miracles,J-5 }The MIRACLES were the ONLY ones that wrote their own material. Hopefully one day ,the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME will induct them ALL, including MARV & CLAUDETTE ,not just SMOKEY , as they did.Want to know why they deserve it? Just listen to this CD.Then read the writing credits. It will prove that SMOKEY wasn't the ONLY serious talent in this group !!

The Miracles: Music you never grow tired of.......2004-08-08

This album is a great collection of classic " Miracles" tunes
after the Smokey era. It still proves that this is music that
you can never outgrow or leave behind. I would highly recommend
it to any diehard "Miracles" fan even if you loved this group
before Smokey left. Billy, Pete, Bobby and Ronnie still carry
on the Motown magic, 1970's style.

LIKE ALBUM.......2004-04-30

LIKE ALBUM BUT LOOKING FOR THE MIRACLES AND SMOKEY ROBINSON WITH SOME OF THE SAME SONGS

really good complialtion.......2004-02-02

this is a Good collection by the Miracles in the Post smokey Robinson era. no topic or subject matter was off limits&this makes these songs that much stronger for that very reason.I enjoy this collection&always have dug the Miracles.

Average customer rating: Great Dirty South Blues great cd Sir Charles Jones strikes a chord best of best On the real

Love Machine Sir Charles Jones Manufacturer: Mardi Gras Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Thank You for Holding On Stand Up in It Best Of Tyrone Davis A Southern Soul Party Changing the Game ASIN: B00005UJDB Release Date: 2002-01-01

Tracks:

1. Love Machine
2. Is There Anybody Lonely?
3. Friday
4. Just Can't Let Go
5. Let Me See You Move It
6. Tell Me How You Want It
7. Let's Get It On
8. For Better Or Worse
9. Stop Fooling Around
10. Just Like Fire
11. Friday - Club Mix
12. Friday - The Remix

Customer Reviews:

Great Dirty South Blues.......2006-04-28

Like other reviewers, if you are from the south and love southern R&B or blues - you will love Sir Charles Jones! I have all of his music. This particular CD is great! If you like him, you should also check out Mel Waiters!

great cd.......2005-04-04

Hey this is a great cd even if you r not a big blues fan u would like this cd. If you are from the south, this cd takes you to the friday night fish frys.

Sir Charles Jones strikes a chord.......2004-12-10

I first heard of Sir Charles about 2 years ago. Everybody in Memphis and Mississippi was talking about "Is Anybody Lonely". I got the album and fell in love with it. I've seen him in concert 3 times and he puts on an excellent show. The most amazing part is his age. Who would have thought a man so young could really sing the blues. The album is a masterpiece and I can't wait for the next one.

best of best.......2003-10-15

found this cd in memphis tn. several yrs ago...best soul music of decade as far as i am concerned..everyone that heard this cd wanted it..this is the best of Sir charles

On the real.......2003-04-24

Sir Charles is the best blues singer I heard. I went to one of his concert and let me tell you the brotha got skills. If you listen to his songs, you can relate to them. I know I can. I'm so happy to see somebody from Mississippi do something positive with his life, he not letting his talent go a waste, he using what God gave him. Sir Charles I hope him the best in his music. Just Keep God first and don't forget where you come from.

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