Aaliyah

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Aaliyah's final (and best) album!
"I've got something for all the fools, It ain't just rhythm and blues." Aaliyah sings in "Loose Rap," the second song off her (unfortunately) final studio album. This is true, because even though most of the album is R&B or Neo-Soul music, she also includes some dance/electropop music ("More Than A Woman") and even some rock music ("What If", "I Can Be") to make a very interesting and listenable album that proves Aaliyah knew how to change up her sound, but still make it work. The album opens with "We Need A Resolution," which is a very unique sounding song that is still R&B, but doesn't sound like anything she's done before. This is one of the standout tracks that you will find your self playing over and over. This is followed by "Loose Rap" featuring Static Major of Playa. This song is catchy as usual. The second single and thrid track from "Aaliyah" is "Rock the Boat." It is the most sexual, but most amazing songs on here. The vocals Aaliyah delivers to the relaxed beat will send chills down your spine! The only thing is the first few times I listened to it, it was hard because all I could think about was her dieing in a plane crash coming back from the music video shoot. It immediately leads into "More Than A Woman," the fun pop music track that will have you singing along with the chorus. Things get more serious as Aaliyah addresses her lover who is abusing her in "Never No More" and comforts a heartbroken man in "I Care 4 U." They both are five star songs and the latter was Aaliyah's favorite track from this album. In "Extra Smooth," Aaliyah sings about being hit on by guys trying to be slick, or as she says it 'extra smooth.' "Read Between the Lines" is about exposing a liar, and is a decent track. Then she gets p'oed (pissed off) in "U Got Nerve." Track number ten gives us the piano-driven ballad, entitled "I Refuse." This song could easily go down as one of my favorite Aaliyah songs. Aaliyah delivers phenomenal vocals on this track. It was released as a very minor single in France, but I think if it was released in the US, it would have been successful. Clocking in at nearly six minutes (the booklet says 5:57, iTunes says 5:59) it is the longest song on the album, but you won't notice it. Followed by "It's Whatever" which is a nice ballad, but kind of forgettable if you listen to it back to back with "I Refuse." Once we get to "I Can Be," you will be in the mood for an upbeat song. It starts out like a ballad, but then a surprise twist. An electric guitar kicks in and makes it an upbeat ROCK song! Some people don't like it but I think it worked. After that, we are given "Those Were the Days." Its a nice mid-tempo that has a good beat. It reminisces on a love that once was strong but now is weak. After thirteen wonderful tracks, all that's left is "What If." I'm going to have to be honest... This is a horrible way to end! It starts of with annoying guitar feedback, and then a messed up NU-metal track that just doesn't quite work. However, on some editions, you are treated with the bonus (hidden) track "Messed Up," which is a much better way to end. Or, there is another edition that ends with four bonus tracks! They are Try Again from "Romeo Must Die" and "Miss You", "Don't Know What to Tell Ya", and "Erica Kane." That is the edition I own and (as of December 2008) is the only version of the album that is still available to by from Amazon (the others are only Used & New.) Seven years after her debut and five after her second album, Aaliyah proves that she has matured over the years. This is undoubtedly her best work in my opinion.

Aaliyah, at her best
Even in her afterlife, Aaliyah does not disappoint. Age Ain't Nothing But a Number was a sweet introduction into the industry. One In a Million was a brilliant sophomore album showcasing her maturing voice and her ever-evolving style. That leaves us with the red album, Aaliyah. Aaliyah the album solidified her as a modern day legend, a true artist well ahead of her time. She takes so many risks on this CD and is successful with each one. She takes a leap from her high soaring soprano formula and blesses us with edgy, rock infused experimentation which would have surely risen her star status had she been around to reap the rewards of her labor. Each and every song on this album is laced with style, honesty and a vibe not conjured by many female artists of the last decade. Even 7 years after it's release, the quality surpasses most R&B albums and her voice is still so relevant to this day. I am not here to knock anyone down so without dropping names, I will say that all the current R&B females should be thanking their lucky stars that they don't have Aaliyah Haughton here to compete with. She would put all of them to shame. Buy this album and listen to the voice of a modern day angel who is surely still singing to us from above. Rise In Peace BabyGirl...

ok
i like this cd, but i think it could've been better. it's an easy listen though.

Average, she had done better before.
Yes, I was one of the ones who purchased this album after she passed away. I had been a minor fan from before, but before her death, I didn't even know she had released an album. Her two albums before this one "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number" & "One In A Million" were great albums. But for some reason she tried diffirent producers on this album. It's an okay album, not horrible but she had done better before. There are a few catchy tunes. "Rock The Boat" is the best track on the album and the albums biggest hit. Also the video that was being shot, when her plane crashed. The other track that is worth a listen is "More Than A Woman", both singles were Top 20 but still nothing of what she accomplished before. More than likely, she would of recorded a better album. She is deeply missed and I know her star would of gotten more brighter.

A Good One
What I like about this album is it doesn't insist on itself. It's just some good music. It won't go down in history as one of the greatest albums ever created, but it's a good listen for sure. There are no pointless skits and interludes every two to three songs. It's just music from beginning to end. And it's those little things that you appreciate.