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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than average - its very much Slicker, 9 Mar 2003
You know I don't understand what it is with Craig David. He very very talent, makes very good music, yet people seem to dislike him. I know, everyone likes there own style of music but I do question that is Usher had of done this album, would people be doubting his ability? I think not.After the success of "Born To Do It" the question was could he make another great album. And I think he does a fine job in answering that question. I think when listening to this album you need to have an open mind. You can't keep comparing it to "Born To Do It" because this album is different. And a good artist has the abilty to change his style slightly. Otherwise things would get boring. Track 1 Slicker Than Your Average I'm really only emphasised what Craid David says in this opening track. Yes he isn't from the streets but hes worked damn hard to get here. And this track really plays on his feelings and for the first time we get an indication on what he really thinks. Its a great track though and a fitting one to start the album. Track 2 Whats Your Flava The first single to be released and a track most people know. Its got a very different sound to any of the songs that were released from the first album. Its catchy and most of you will know the words to the chorus! Track 3 Fast Cars Bit of a garage flava in this one, and it has one hell of a beat. Different sound to the rest of the album but still very good Track 4 Hidden Agenda The second single from the album and its one hell of a track. One of the best on the album, and its a real Craig David track. Very good lyrically and sung to perfection Track 5 Eenee Meenie Its a garage track and will take a bit of getting used to but eventually like myself you will see that its a great song. Catchy chours and if you like your mceeing its got that too! Track 6 You Don't Miss Your Water (till the well runs dry) Superb. One of my favourties. Lyrically its fantastic but Craig's superb voice enhances it and makes it a corker of a song. Track 7 Rise And Fall Yes yes it features Sting. But why does that make it the best song on the album? Well it doesn't. In terms of the ballads on this album it isn't lyrically the strongest. Still a very good track and one which I sadly I think will become a single. Track 8 Personal You want a great ballad on this album? Then this is the song is the one. Its got great lyrics and Craig's voice is at its most Soulful. Track 9 Hands Up In Ther Air A slice of chilled RnB which will get you in the mood to swing and get down! Good solid track Track 10 2 steps Another garage track, and one which could be in contention to be a single. Track 11 Spanish Now this is excellent. The garage beats are swapped for some latino heat with the superb Spanish. This may be the best song on the album and Craig David shows that he can change his style to perfection. Track 12 Whats Changed Total class. A great track in which he teams up with the unheard of Katie Holmes and delievers a great piece of pop RnB A must listen track Track 13 World Filled with Love Yep its a cover version. Not particually anything ground breaking and a bit corny but he does it well. Overall Its a very very good album and one of my favourties from 2002. Craig David is a very talent artist who is making very good RnB music. Get this album and listen with an open mind. Don't think about "Born To Do It", don't think about the fact Craig David isn't from the streets. Think about it from a musical point of view. And you will enjoy.
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