Just Whitney - Whitney Houston
User Score
7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 7 out of 29

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  1. DebolaO
    Jan 3, 2003
    10
    Fantastic. 'Unashamed' and 'Love that man' are just terrific.
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  2. codyl
    Mar 31, 2003
    10
    Whitney Houstons CD to me is the best on she did since her #1 hit smah "I Will Always Love You" You go girl, and keep up the Good work , cuz "one of these days" all these haters will shut there mouth and fess up that you better then they are.
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  3. DeniseW
    Mar 5, 2003
    10
    I think this CD is refreshingly wonderful and her voice is as clear as a bell and she's proven to the world that she's back despite what has been said about her. When I first purchased the CD I held my breath and after the first 3 songs I exhaled.
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  4. CliftonL
    Apr 2, 2003
    7
    This album, I thinf, is not her best album. my love is Your Love was much better. But its still a great album. My favorites are things you say, unashamed(which shows whitney's range), and Lovethat man. This album is a 7. It shows Whitney's wisdom and experience in the music business, which shes been in for 18 years. next album tho i hope she makes another my Love is Your Love.
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  5. TomD
    Jul 8, 2004
    6
    A mediocre effort from one of the biggest divas of all time. The production and the vocals sound rushed. Standout tracks are Unashamed and the retro One of those days. Other songs don't even come close to the magic of her old songs. This includes the disastrous cover of You light up my life.
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  6. TuoyoJ
    Dec 13, 2002
    10
    Fantastic. Back on form. I love 'One of those days', 'Unashamed', 'Try it on my own', etc. Mariah, look and learn girlfriend.
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  7. TJoeW
    Feb 11, 2003
    10
    Great voice.
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  8. JessicaF.
    Feb 8, 2003
    10
    Great album--I love it!! All of the songs have the special Aerosmith touch but old meets new....
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  9. AyoA
    Feb 8, 2003
    10
    Fantastic. Each of the 10 tracks is brilliant, hard to pick a fave but maybe it's 'try it on my own'.
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  10. TonyB
    Apr 9, 2003
    10
    outstanding, outstanding, remarkable. She is the Queen Of Pop and R&B
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  11. mickielaw
    May 13, 2003
    10
    this CD is great i love every song on it. and i think that she is going really good.
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  12. samh
    Mar 4, 2007
    10
    Whitney is the most amazing singer i have ever heard and how people can say anything bad about this album shocks me. In my opinion it is her best. My favourites are Whatchulookinat - i love the beat and its all true, i love the ballads on my own and light up my life and of course unashamed which is so modern. Whitneys the greatest, there will never be another
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  13. TracyW
    Feb 11, 2003
    10
    AWESOME!!!
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  14. FBlackshear
    Mar 3, 2003
    10
    This is a great CD. Whitney shows she's still got what it takes on Try It On My Own and Tell Me No. Love That Man and Things You Say sound like the old school rnb single and she looks better than ever.
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  15. GarrenJ
    Sep 28, 2003
    10
    I can't believe that people are denying that Whitney's voice is still an extraordinary instrument. There is absolutely nobody that can imitate her range, modulation, or her style of vocal endurance. I don't like Whitney for her personal contributions, i love her because of her musical contributions. She is definitely a musical icon. When i hear her voice on this cd i invision an angel singing. I love her cd and her beautiful voice. I don't let her personal problems cloud my judgement. Nuff said! Expand
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  16. bobg
    Dec 18, 2002
    0
    It is a lame attempt. It shouldve been shelved.
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  17. KelvinB
    Dec 23, 2002
    9
    I really enjoyed her return to basics. The haters should take a break, and just enjoy the music
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  18. tracyl
    Dec 28, 2002
    0
    The worst album she ever made. What happenned to her beautiful voice? Seems Bobby took over that too. Hate it.
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  19. cindy
    Dec 28, 2002
    0
    Worst she has ever done. Very poor. Too much back up-trying to sound like Bobby Brown's girls. SHAME!!! What hapenned to this girls voice???
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  20. Joe
    Dec 28, 2002
    0
    VERY LAME. Sounds like an unknown 15 year old trying to be noticed.
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  21. ajanic
    May 16, 2003
    10
    Personally, I thought Whitney's voice was superb and the songs on this cd were some of her absolute best. They all touched my heart and I could feel her strength and spirituality in every word. Love Ya, Whitney.
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  22. MarioH
    Aug 21, 2003
    10
    My baby is doing what she wants, when she wants. Just the American way.
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  23. NseE
    Dec 12, 2002
    10
    With 10 songs totalling just under 40 minutes, it had to be fantastic, and it is. 'Unashamed', 'One of those days', etc. Fantastic. She sounds as great as ever too.
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Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Lacks any fire whatsoever.
  2. It would be a good standard-issue Whitney album if it wasn't for her disarming, defensive attempt to defuse every rumor hurled in her direction.
  3. Has a refreshingly old-school vibe.