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- Summary: Kanye West is among the producers on this major-label debut for the 21-year-old Oakland, Calif. native.
- Record Label: A&M
- Genre(s): Pop, R&B
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Top Track
Love | |
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I used think that I wasn't fine enough And I used to think I wasn't wild enough But I won't waste my time tryin' to figure out Why you playin' games,... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 8 out of 9
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Mixed: 1 out of 9
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Negative: 0 out of 9
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VibeCole's ability to belt to her heart's content saves the album from its inconsistent production. [Jul 2005, p.137]
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The New York Times[An] excellent debut album. [27 Jun 2005]
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Cole's voice is sweet and ringing, like a wiser version of Lil' Mo who has had to weather a tremendous amount of drama.
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These songs stay stuck with you like a lump in your throat.
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For the most part she rides the album's multiple peaks with a rare mix of street smarts and chops.
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Sadly, The Way It Is never quite lives up to the album it could have been.
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BlenderDry and straightforward disco-soul. [Jul 2005, p.116]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 21 out of 23
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Mixed: 1 out of 23
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Negative: 1 out of 23
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MichelleDSep 12, 2005I love the cd. The lyrics are powerful and meaningful and her voice has Mary's pain!
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minrockJul 29, 2005
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Nov 11, 2015
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monicarSep 23, 2005
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KarolynSFeb 24, 2006
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NickIJul 10, 2007This album is perfect from start to finish.
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StephanieTMar 16, 2006
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