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While its songs aren't always as memorable as those of Tony Toni Toné--the million-selling but still under-appreciated band that spawned singer Raphael Saadiq--the debut of R&B trio Lucy Pearl does flash some of the same smart, unpredictable spirit. Along with ex-En Voguer Dawn Robinson and former Tribe Called Quest beatmaster Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Saddiq brings his trademark eye for detail to the funky party anthem "Dance Tonight", the school-days nostalgia of "Remember the Times", and the self-explanatory rager "Can't Stand Your Mother". Guests Q-Tip and Snoop Dogg are slyly affectionate on the love-jones celebration "You". Finally, it's certain that Lucy Pearl will be remembered as 2000's only neo-soul album to include both a hard-rock workout ("Hollywood") and a college marching band. --Rickey Wright
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Lucy Pearl's self-titled debut was released a year after the group formed in 1999, producing one of the finest R&B debuts in recent memory.
However, this slice of high quality soul was not thrown together by a bunch of unknown amateurs. Lucy Pearl was in fact an R&B super-group put together by former Tony! Toni! Tone! member Raphael Saadiq, boasting Dawn Robinson from En Vogue and Hip Hop innovator Ali Shaheed Muhammed from A tribe called Quest as additional members.
The productions of Raphael Saadiq and Ali Shaheed combined the live instrumentation of soul, with the sampling and DJing techniques of hip hop creating some lush backing tracks for the vocal performances from Saadiq and Robinson.
With additional collaborators Snoop Dog and Q tip also featuring on the album, it is no surprise that Lucy Pearl went on to sell over 1 million copies worldwide. --David O'Donnell
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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.... The vocals, instrumentals, production is all so tight that this album just oozes quality. Track 3 "I wanna dance tonite" is probably one of the best songs of the year, but then they cut it up with Snoop and Q-Tip on a more Hip-Hop collaboration. If you are even slightly impartial to any of the artisits former groups (Tribe Called Quest, Toni Toni Toni or En Vogue) then you are gonna be so impressed with this. The only downfall is as Trevor Nelson said, this will probably be a one-off, not the formation of a new Super group. This album is untouchable in this area and I'd advise you all to order it as quick as possible.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A friend of a friend let me of about this and unlike me, I took her word and bought when I saw it while browsing through Amazon. This album needs to be part of any nu-soul head's collection. It's mellow, smooth and just delicious. Definitely a CD for serenading.... The tunes are the bomb, very melodicious. Dance Tonight which is out now will definetly get you in the mood before you hit the town, while Track 5, Everyday is just so toe-tapping funky. Good Love, track 7 is very touching and just has to heard. There is hope out there for us single people looking for love. To say the least, i was impressed and have not stopped listening to it since I bought it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I was a little hesitant to buy this album at first cos I had only heard "Don't mess with my man." Yet, Lucy Pearl surpassed my expectations. This album seriously has not left my 3-Disc CD changer in 3 months. All the tracks are fab, and my favorites include "You" (from SAVE THE LAST DANCE), "Everyday", and of course the intro track. This CD appeals to me when I am in any mood-energetic, relaxed, and ready to dance. Definitely an album that can be listened to over and over.
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Great album
Great album by lucy pearl, a timeless classic album, what more do you need to know?
Published 22 months ago by Joseph Cooper
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I love this album! This is the third time i have bought it now - twice on CD as the first one got scratched from too much wear and tear, and now bought it on mp3. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by fuzzy duck
JUST BUY IT!
One of my favourite Cds by a long way! I have had this album for a good few years now and I will never be tired of it. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2004 by Jules
Soul beyond a debut
This album was something of a introduction to R'nB for me, and I am now an addict, and since, I haven't found another band of the same calibre. Read more
Published on 1 July 2001 by theferg82@hotmail.com
A Classic C.D That Every R'n'B Fan Should Have
I first heard of them when they released Dance Tonight and right then i new that they were going to be good but not as good as i found out when I got the album. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2001 by JL
Great vibes - let down by vocals
I first saw Lucy Pearl on "Later with Jools Holland"and was immediately taken with the sound and strength of the female vocalist that I went out and bought the album. Read more
Published on 9 April 2001 by C. Burgess
Classic - thats a perfect description
This album has a vibe you all have to hear. Some great songs such as lala, dance tonight and dont mess with my man. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2001 by after83@hotmail.com
One word : Excellent
Having heard the song "Don't mess with my man on MTV (Underrated at 85 in the top 100 of 2000)" immediately went & bought the album. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2000
Fantastic
i bought this album after hearing Dance Tonight as i loved that song. it is one of the best r&b albums i own and will be staying in my stereo for a long time
Published on 29 Nov 2000
A Classic!!!!
I can safely say that this is the best album I've heard this year. Definitely the best I've bought. Shouldn't be a surprise with the collaboration of such musical geniuses. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2000
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