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Badu and her large turban appeared out of nowhere in early 1997, on a murmuring, romantic album that trod the median between old-school soul and contemporary electronic R&B. Badu's songs, especially the hit "On & On" and the catchy "Certainly", recall Sade in their polished, subtle sexiness. Badu almost never raises her voice--save the occasional "ooh-wee!" exultation--but she skilfully uses repetition and chanting to empower her words. Later portraying a beautiful swamp queen, she was one of the only good things about the movie Blues Brothers 2000. --Steve Knopper
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Merry Terry
Format:Audio CD
So much passes for soul music that isn't.
"Baduizm" slipped out onto the scene in 1997 as a debut that contained classy soul-jazz, perfectly delivered.
From the stunning single "on and on" to the ice-cold "certainly" to the charming "four leaf clover" this is a self-assured classic debut, comparable with soul standard classics.
Subtle yet compelling, this album has yet to be matched by any of her contemporaries and even by Ms. Badu herself.
"Baduizm" slipped out onto the scene in 1997 as a debut that contained classy soul-jazz, perfectly delivered.
From the stunning single "on and on" to the ice-cold "certainly" to the charming "four leaf clover" this is a self-assured classic debut, comparable with soul standard classics.
Subtle yet compelling, this album has yet to be matched by any of her contemporaries and even by Ms. Badu herself.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Joel
Format:Audio CD
When I bought Baduizm, it was the first time I'd really ventured out of the kind of music that my friends had influenced me into listening to. I read an article about her in Hip-Hop Soul, and thanks to a bit of spare money I impulsively decided to buy her album. I wasn't totally sure what to expect, I'd just heard a lot of positive things about her.
And I was not disappointed. There's something quite magical about Erykah Badu. Her voice alone is enough to soothe the soul, her songs create a feeling of total laid back relaxation. Personal faourites are the blissful, mellow tones of On & On, the strangely uplifting and inspiring Appletree and Certainly, which is a great song to listen to when you've been turned down by a member of the opposite sex and need a little clarity as to why they might have turned you down - you'll see what I mean when your there.
Anyway, Baduizm was enough to turn a regular kid into an open-minded music fan - I'm currently saving up for Who is Jill Scott? and Worldwide Underground so I can explore this music more. Sensational album.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Badu's voice is indictive of seeping treacle. It can evoke the most intimate memories while still retaining an unmistakeable individuality. Baduizm holds many gems of vocal expression, such as "four leaf clover" and "other side of the game" and contrasts them with philosophical anecdotes like, "on & on". Badu takes her listeners through a journey rife with ambiguity. The issues of love, money, morals, ambition and loyalty are all expressed with diverging origionality and varying styles of soul and blues. The listener is left soothed, yet awakened by her talents of rhythm and philosophy that are inextricably combined. A beautiful way to deal with the world.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy listening
Good Album some excellent tracks. Erykah has an out of the world voice and a great empowerment message to tell you about I am sure you will like it.
Published 1 month ago by Shade Thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Baduizm
First time I have listened to Erykah and the music is growing on me more and more. Great for working to.
Published 3 months ago by Maggie J
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
This CD was my first and favourite. It's cool, funky, groovy, and chillafied all in one. I love how different she is to other artists. so original.
Published 3 months ago by e s edwin
5.0 out of 5 stars
music to enjoy
We took a bit of a gamble with this as shewas one of the suggested artists when we bought something else - it worked out very well - she's a great singer
Published 4 months ago by A
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!!
If you like neo soul then you'll undoubtedly like this album. It brings back memories of my youth in the 90s.
Published 14 months ago by W. Folkes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant and Timeless!
Badu's voice is supremely smooth and composed. The musical backing is mellow and verging on minimalist. Read more
Published on 12 May 2011 by Mr. J. HARRIS
2.0 out of 5 stars
a bit disappointed
I bought this cd because I like soul music and heard a lot of positive reviews about the cd.
Erykah does have a distinctive style, vaguely reminiscent of Sadé,... Read more
Erykah does have a distinctive style, vaguely reminiscent of Sadé,... Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by Lucky Luke
5.0 out of 5 stars
"most intellectuals don't believe in god, but they fear us just the...
I love this album, because it is honest, educating, informative on both spiritual and materialistic levels, in the sense that it informs, educates and entertains the listener, her... Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by R. Fuller
4.0 out of 5 stars
its all good
good - but u cant tell whether its been opened before, no plastic sleeve sheet thing
Published on 7 Feb 2010 by Ms. Monifa Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars
immense for those chilled occasions
This album was one of my first tastes of a new genre of music.
I cant recommend this enough, very deep insightful. Read more
I cant recommend this enough, very deep insightful. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2008 by M. Dobson
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