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Destiny Fulfilled reunites the wayward solo members of R'n'B trio Destiny's Child, bringing Knowles, Rowland and Williams back together for another long overdue outing as the hyper-successful female group. While the R'n'B scene seems to have stagnated since they solo-ed out, the girls themselves were plenty busy, no more so than the ubiquitous global brand that is now Beyonce, now famously more dangerously in love with herself than anything else. This reunion can't have been easy, but things get off to a more than promising start with the harsh and immediate "Lose My Breath", which comes across as a battle cry to their contemporaries (watch out, Christina Milian) and a rousing call to arms to their legions of fans, which is continued by 'Soldier."
However, the album takes a different path at this point, opting for a sweeter contemporary sound that mimics their current peers. The vocals on these smoother, more sedate numbers stagger – aided by clean production, the harmonies interact with each other in a way that demonstrates the blissful chemistry between the girls, transcending all egos. The only letdown is "Cater 2 U", in which the girls muse about all the things they will do to please their men and continue to slush about the virtues of wearing his T-shirt in bed ("T-Shirt"). Are these really the same independent women that brought feminism to twelve year olds? Still, it seems they're growing up and calming down – which might be a good thing for the men of the world. --Ben Johncock
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After massive solo success, and gritty partnerships with the likes of Jay-Z and Nelly, the Destiny's Child girls reunite for the studio album, Destiny Fulfilled. Their respective prodigious talents combine to give us more top-of-the-line funky hip-hop inflected R&B cuts.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm listening to this album now, after having had it for a few weeks. To be honest, I absolutely despised this album when I first listened to it and found myself only being able to tollerate the first two singles: "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier" which had been my main reason for buying it.
However, this album does actually grow on you and when you learn to appreciate it, it's then that you can fully understand Destiny's Child's development as women. It's true that this album is completely different from the massively successful Survivor, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think that Destiny Fulfilled definitely succeeds in reaching a new, more mature range of listeners.
Their target audience from the days of The Writing's On The Wall have matured and the fact that Destiny's Child are simply moving on with the times can't be a bad thing surely.
I'll let you be the judge of whether or not their destiny has actually been "fulfilled" or not, but I think that this is undoubtedly a great attempt at producing an album full of new material, following the vast success the group has already achieved with their previous albums. Thanks for taking the time to read my review of this product!
However, this album does actually grow on you and when you learn to appreciate it, it's then that you can fully understand Destiny's Child's development as women. It's true that this album is completely different from the massively successful Survivor, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think that Destiny Fulfilled definitely succeeds in reaching a new, more mature range of listeners.
Their target audience from the days of The Writing's On The Wall have matured and the fact that Destiny's Child are simply moving on with the times can't be a bad thing surely.
I'll let you be the judge of whether or not their destiny has actually been "fulfilled" or not, but I think that this is undoubtedly a great attempt at producing an album full of new material, following the vast success the group has already achieved with their previous albums. Thanks for taking the time to read my review of this product!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is amazing. Everyone who has said that this album does not live up to their other albums is wrong. jusy because it doesn't sound the same, it doesn't mean it's not good. I think that what they have done on this album is very brave. they don't want to stick to the same thing over and over again- this shows determination and talent.
I don't care what everyone else thinks about this album, i think it's amazing and so do most of the other 4,325,986 people who have bought it already.
I don't care what everyone else thinks about this album, i think it's amazing and so do most of the other 4,325,986 people who have bought it already.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
before i got this album i read some of the other reviews about this record and found some very misleading and others very truthfull. considering their brilliant form on the previous 4 albums they have tried to change their music and done it very badly. trying to change from poppy rnb to a more grown up rnb is very hard and the girls should have taken ideas from aaliyah who did it very well before her death. the only standout tracks i found were lose my breath, soldier and through with love. if u want an album full of stomping tracks u would be better getin the writtings on the wall where there are no filler tracks unlike this cd. while beyonce has previously had the lead vocals she is still in the lead but kelly and michelle sing the odd verse now and again which isnt a bad thing as obviously beyonce is the most talented member of the group. the album is filled with slushy ballads, and considering i am not a fan of ballads at all i find myself skiping most of the songs. this is a very bad let down 2 all of the fans who were expecting the up beat songs they are famous for. if you are a fan of DC this review will most probably not stop u buying the cd but if u are planning on getting this cd on the strength of lose my breath i would advise you 2 buy the single. the album is only 12 songs long and i have heard that DC recorded over 70 tracks for this album i wonder how bad those songs must have been not to make it on here. the only reason i hav given this album 3* is that lose my breath, soldier (the next single)and through with love are excellent songs and it shows how DC can preform like on jumpin' jumpin', say my name, survivor and bootylicious.
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''Destiny Fulfilled'' - Destiny's Child.
After listening to all of Destiny's Child albums since their debut in 1997, in my opinion this is probably the most soulful album they ever released. Read more
Published 14 months ago by ''Rebel Flower''
Destiny's Child take a different direction
I have loved every single one of Destiny's Child's previous albums, so I was looking forward to getting this one. Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by Jennifer Malsingh
music lover
For those who like Destiny's child will like this cd. Great harmonies and mellow sounds; nice on a Sunday morning or an evening when you're chilaxing.
Published on 27 Dec 2009 by V V
Glossy, occasionally entertaining, but far from fulfilling
If there's one thing you can say about Destiny's Child; they don't do half measures. This is an all-out slick, shiny, up-market effort for their 4th and final album, and If you're... Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by el dolor de la vida
jam! Jam!! JAM!!! - WOW!!!! Grown Sizzlin' & Sexy!!!!! Uh-Huh
just not enough songs - otherwise its a 5star album
the girls are now women oozin' a lotta sex appeal - no more girly stuff
the songs are very topical - very relevant -... Read more
the girls are now women oozin' a lotta sex appeal - no more girly stuff
the songs are very topical - very relevant -... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2007 by Antony Auguste
MEN Complaining about music geared towards the girls!!!
Not to be rude buy I notice that a lot of negative reviews about this album are coming from MEN. This is not a heavy metal album or hard rock it's R and B. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2007 by sigmund freud
Pleasant pap
...but nothing more than that. Shame really, I was expecting a bit more...
Published on 22 Aug 2006 by anonymous
-wait for the greatest hits
I love R&b so before its not for lack of love of this genre that i give it so low a rating.
Granted the released tracks on this album are terrific, but to be honest i... Read more
Granted the released tracks on this album are terrific, but to be honest i... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2006 by T. O'neill
DC at its best.
Soldier and Lose my breath are great get-up-in-the-morning or work-out songs. All the other songs are great too, even the unreleased ones. Its never out of my CD player for long. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2006
Destiny Fufilled Is An Album to remember
This being Destiny's child last album has been enjoyable to listen to. Unlike their other albums the vocals of Destiny's Child aren't just dominated by just the voice of... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2005 by "ladie_d"
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