- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Australia
- ASIN: B000068FSA
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Tweet's Southern Hummingbird is the classic showbiz story: an overnight sensation 10 years in the making. The sultry singer/songwriter travelled a long and twisted path to success, one that brought her in contact with Missy Elliott, who years later tracked her old friend down and rescued her from obscurity. The resulting effort is a crystal-clear triumph, much more old-school soul than contemporary R&B.
Aside from the dance-driven "Oops (Oh My)", Southern Hummingbird's sound is far less electronic than the usual Missy and Timbaland co-production. A good mix of party grooves and more intimate acoustic guitar work nicely balances Tweet's graceful vocals. Her style will inevitably draw comparisons to Minnie Riperton, though many would describe her as a female D'Angelo. Either way, fans of intelligent soul music will be glad Tweet stuck it out--Hummingbird is the work of an introspective and talented woman. --Rebecca Levine
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
To cut a long story short - this is one of the best rnb albums around. If you like albums by alaicia keys, aaliyah and ashanti, then i would strongly reccomend this album to you. Southern Hummingbird is nothing like her debut single Oh My, but dont let this put you off! Heres my track by track review...
1- So Much to say: Sugary sweet vocals to introduce the album. should b longer. 7/10
2- My Place: Beautiful track which gets you in the mood. 9/10
3. Smoking Cigarettes: A bit whiny, but her voice more than makes up 4 it. 7/10
4. Best Friend: Great duet wiv Bilal, one of the best tracks. 9/10
5. Always Will: doesnt get stuck in your head, but sweet.
6. Boogie 2nite - Brilliant. makes u want 2 dance ur socks of. 10/10
7. Ooops - Catchy, naughty, very good! 9/10
8. Make ur move - So a good song. straight 2 the point!
9. Motel- Not the best song. whiny, bad lyrics, too acoustic. 4/10
10. Beautiful - Nice, soothing, just lovely! 8/10
11.Complain - Ok track, optimistic and upbeat. 6/10
12. Heaven - Another upbeat track which makes me smile. 8/10
13. Call me - I love this thing. Modern, edgy, dancable.
14. Drunk - Not bad, a bit floaty, and not the best topic 2 sing about tho. 7/10
15. Southern Hummingbird - Just an outro where she thanks everyone. Too corny 4 me. 4/10
16. Sexual Healing - Fanbloodytastic!!! Great beats, perfect vocals, just great. 10/10
17. Big Spender - I like missy elliot, but this isnt her best work. stick to originals, not covers. 2/10
Although some of the songs arent brill, the good songs more than make up 4 it, and just hearing her voice is a bonus. Buy it if you have taste!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I 1st herd tweet on miss E.....so addictive and her voice was just breath taking So when i heard she was going to release a solo single i was very pleased Oops (Oh My) was one of those singles you just could'nt help to like When i heard her album was coming out i was so happy i brought the album three days after the release date an was pleasently suprised..
1.So Much To Say (Intro)/Good beat for an intro 10/10
2.My Place/Nice smooth song with smokey vocals 10/10
3.Smoking Cigarettes/Dont let the title turn u off hot track 10/10
4.Best Friend (Feat Bilal)/Nice slowjam good beat 9/10
5.Always Will/I love this track on of the best 10/10
6.Boogie 2nite/1st heard it on trevor nelson's radio show i loved it 10/10
7.Oops (Oh My)/This song is perfect i love it! 10/10
8.Make Ur Move/Never listened to it much but good 8/10
9.Motel/"Go to hell baby" Lol wickid song 10/10
10.Beautiful/I like it but not the best 7/10
11.Complain/I love this good vocals 9/10
12.Heaven/I really do like this not many ppl do 9/10
13.Call me/ My Favourite on the album Love the beat is very good i like asian beats 10/10
14.Drunk/Very good but very suicidal 10/10
15.Southern Hummingbird (Outro)/ (No Rating)
*16.Sexual healing (Feat Ms Jade)/Love ms jade good song 9/10
*17.Big Spender (Missy Elliott)/y is this on here its not tweets song? 8/10
Overall This album is one of the best ive heard since Aaliyah's self-titled album (Aaliyah-2001)
I cant wait for Tweets next effort she really is talented
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What can I say? This has got to be the best debut album within the urban genre since Lauryn Hill's marvellous "The Miseducation Of...". Although "Southern Hummingbird" isn't quite as groundbreaking, it is a little masterpiece in it's own right. Tweet proves that there's more to the r&b genre than dull, overrated drivel produced by the likes of more commercial artists such as rival starlets Alicia Keys and Ashanti. Track-by-track review:
01 "So Much To Say" - Gorgeous intro, her voice sounds incredibly sexy.
02 "My Place" - A laid-back slice of soulful r&b, with Tweet's vocals and lyrics once again combining to provide a sexy atmosphere. 7.5/10
03 "Smoking Cigarettes" - One of the stand-out tracks from the album, a potential classic. Chilled yet cool, Tweet's vocals are irresistable, the production sounds as if it derives from folk influences, and it all works perfectly. 10/10
04 "Best Friend" - Here, Bilal - a star in his own right, provides duet vocals for a sweet tune about friendship. The chemistry between the 2 stars is simply fascinating. 9.5/10
05 "Always Will" - Tweet proves herself to be a lyrical genius with this track, that's sung beautifully. Another stand-out. Who said you had to sing like Aretha Franklin to have soul anyway? 10/10
06 "Boogie 2nite" - THE stand-out track of the album. Destined to be a classic in the future, a catchy hook, Tweet's sultry vocals, and a male vocal that sounds like a 27th century Barry White, I DARE you not to love this. 10/10
07 "Oops (Oh My)" - Understandably controversial debut single, sexy, sassy, and superb. 10/10
08 "Make Ur Move" - Another funky uptempo tune in the style of "Boogie 2nite", and almost equally as brilliant! 10/10
09 "Motel" - Tweet proves she can sound vulnerable as well as dominant, your heart breaks when she squeals "go to hell baby". 10/10
10 "Beautiful" - Another slow, laid-back tune, but not quite up to the standard of songs like "Motel" and "Always Will". The lyrics are gorgeous, but the vocals sound slightly forced. 8/10
11 "Complain" - Yet another slow tune, but it's another irresistably gorgeous one that will bring a tear to your eye. 10/10
12 "Heaven" - One of 2 surprisingly weak tracks on the album, and incidentally it's co-produced by Timbaland. The production is appalling, and Tweet sounds off form, with the song ending up in a big mess. 5/10
13 "Call Me" - Superb 2nd single in the style of Missy's "Get Ur Freak On". Short, but oh so sweet. 10/10
14 "Drunk" - Lyrically superb, musically poor. 3/10
15 "Southern Hummingbird" - Nice enough outro.
16 "Sexual Healing" - Excellent uptempo track, very catchy. 9/10
Congratulations Tweet. Your debut effort shows that there are still amazing talents in the music business (Tweet wrote and produced the vast majority of the tracks on the album). It'd be a crime if this lady doesn't become the global superstar that she deserves to be.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Chilled out tunes, beautiful voice
Despite the upbeatness of "oops", the rest of this album is a real chill out treat, with Tweets smooth voice crooning out some lovely relaxed tunes. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2010 by Jennifer Malsingh
One of the best albums out there
I love this album and i already knew what i was buying. simply great soulful real RnB. Arrived very quickly [2 days ] after oreder to london address. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by picolo_181
Amazing Debut
I have had this album ever since it was released and still to this very day, you can truly appreciate what a great album it actually is and how talented Tweet is also. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by lyrical
very good, but not balanced
This is a very good album, beautiful and oops oh my are my fav, but i cant listen to the album all through, like a CD as they are just too simalar, she has great lyrics but sound... Read more
Published on 27 May 2008 by A. Bates
HOW AMAZIN!!!
Tweet is a genius, i cant believe how gd this album is its got everythin. Its got some sexy dance trax like 'call me' and the amazin 'oops (oh my)' but it also has some trax that u... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2005
Tweet
This is one of my favourite albums, the rest of the album is so different from Oops. Smoking Cigarettes is a gorgeous chilled out tune, and remains one of my favourites. Read more
Published on 26 May 2004 by Clare
Very well done! Highly recommended.
Tweet sure is an excellent singer/songwriter/producer. This is a very promising debut from her and i can only expect great things from her in the future. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2002 by "tamar_leibovich"
Intresting
I bought this album alone with India Arie's and Ashanti's and even though it's a good debut effort it was certainly the most dissappointing. Read more
Published on 26 May 2002
not what you'd expect from a missy protegée!!!
Southern hummingbird is a really cool album with a variety of different flavas. A really soulful set with clever lyrics and a cool voice. Read more
Published on 29 April 2002
Oops was a tune! But the album......
Well I am really disappointed in this album! I thought it'd be more tunes like Oops (Oh my) but instead it is full of all slow songs but the slow songs are absolutely awful, maybe... Read more
Published on 17 April 2002 by y2matrix@hotmail.com
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