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- Summary: The soul singer's first album in four years includes production work from will.i.am and Justin Timberlake and appearances by Fergie, Nas and Natalie Cole.
- Record Label: Geffen
- Genre(s): R&B, Soul
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Top Track
Glad You're Here | |
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I'm so happy you're here It's been a long time since I've had you near, my dear Come on inside, get away from the cold wind that's blowin' Gonna let... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 17
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Mixed: 10 out of 17
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Negative: 0 out of 17
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A supreme return to form.
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The lyrics -- which seesaw manically between exhortations to a no-goodnik to get out and purrings about being glad to have a lover by her side -- won't get nominated for any poetry awards, but Gray makes her case on the strength of her nutty soul charms.
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“Big” purposefully grooms Ms. Gray for current R&B radio. But it doesn’t hold back her personality or her odd, indelible voice. [26 Mar 2007]
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UncutHampered by Gray's dial-a-diva rasp, Big is nowhere near as good as it should be. [May 2007, p.92]
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Unfortunately (and not surprisingly), Gray's already weathered voice is more worn than ever; she struggles to reach and sustain notes that should be comfortably within her range.
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Despite the big name producer and big time contributors, Gray has somehow achieved the not insignificant feat of delivering an altogether average record.
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Vibe[She takes a] new, inappropriately measured approach. [May 2007, p.115]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 17
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Mixed: 2 out of 17
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Negative: 1 out of 17
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babuMar 28, 2007Wonderful just wonderful
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soonwookhApr 4, 2007It's In Wonderful Voice.
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TannyaP.May 21, 2007I love it! Especially "What I gotta do" it has a lot of heart and it's a great song! Macy Gray is Back!
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NikkyKApr 3, 2007Big, loud and and a more mature production
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DarrellPMay 9, 2007
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ShepskiMar 30, 2007Not my favourite, but absolutely enjoyable. Rock on, Macy.
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ToddWMay 3, 2007
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