All I Want Is You

Miguel | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 30, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Jive
• ASIN: B0044HLA8G
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,560 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #46 in Music > Rock > Rap Rock

Editorial Reviews

2010 release from the captivating singer, songwriter, producer, and performer. Miguel fuses funk, hip-hop, and electro music creating a unique sound that defies genre. Miguel has worked tirelessly on making sure that his introduction to the world, All I Want Is You, contains all of the elements necessary to make it a timeless album. Having performed numerous times throughout the country, Miguel has electrified hipsters, industry tastemakers, hip-hop heads and all who have witnessed his inspirational show.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of The Best Albums I've Heard in The Past Few Years December 1, 2010

By J. Brogden

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

In an era where the music industry stresses dance ability over singing ability and caters to entertainers over those with real vocal talent, it's refreshing to find an artist like Miguel in the midst of all the vapid and forgettable music. I first heard Miguel last year when I stumbled across his recording of the Ne-Yo penned song "Let's Just Be". I was very impressed by his vocals and soulful tone, one upping Ne-Yo on his own song. I again heard from Miguel when he released the single "All I Want is You" produced by notable Nas and Amy Whinehouse producer Salaam Remi. The song features a hip-hop back beat with a slinking organ driven bassline. J. Cole, the only guest appearance on the album, delivers a very respectable verse and doesn't detract from the track as guest rappers occasionally do. A decent track to introduce the uninitiated to Miguel. The opening album track "Sure Thing" is an impressive, unassuming ode to his lover. With sparse instrumentation coupled with catchy metaphor driven writing, it provides for a very memorable song.

The overall album has a dirty, smokey but sexy sound to it with plenty of vinyl noise to add to the atmosphere. The album occasionally switches up the laid back vibe with upbeat dance tracks like "Pay Me" and "To the Moon". The former a high tempo club track destined to move folks to do the dance floor, with an infectious dance groove and hook that is certain to get stuck in your head and the latter featuring a Timbaland esque drum beat begining with sparse synth instrumentation that gives way to sexy chords and lush vocals. Other favorites of mine are "Quickie", a reggea themed soul song with a chorus that makes no qualms about his intentions and "Girl With A tatoo", a short but sweet song which is sung accapella with no backing instruments besides Miguels voice. "Be My Vixen" is one of the highest points of the album. This song has Miguel wooing the ladies over big reverbed drums, an elegant guitar and a jazzy mute trumpet by envoking images of Hollywood to tastefully describe his love making sessions.

The album is fairly short but very sweet. Clocking in at 42:53 you'll likely find yourself replaying the album after the first play through. If I were to compare this album to a meal I would certainly say it was a full course meal with no filler or fat to trim. The album is not overwrought with guest appearances, J. Cole's being the one and only and the album maintains a consistent, cohesive sound and quality throughout. If you've heard Miguels music before and know what to expect stylistically, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase (yes...Purchase) this album AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasently Suprised November 30, 2010

By Jivon Lee Jackson

Format:Audio CD

I must admit that I had no expectations of Miguel's debut CD, "All I Want Is You". This hasn't been the greatest year for mainstream R&B, and while I found the heavily promoted single pleasant, I wasn't counting down the minutes until this project dropped. Well I am happy to say that this has been one of the more enjoyable albums of the year. No new ground is broken, but for the most part this CD sounds adult, which is a rarity in contemporary soul music. All of the songs have their own merit, and Miguel's voice seems well suited to each track. This album is worth a listen.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Album of the YEAR! November 30, 2010

By JennyLo

Format:Audio CD

This album is the MOST original music I have heard all year.. You cannot classify this as just R&B,Rock, or alternative.. Its a mash up of everything!! He writes is own stuff and has wonderful vocals which again is RARE these days.. Miguel has written for Usher, Mary J Blige, Musiq SoulChild, Jaheim and a list of others.. I have watched his live performances via youtube and what more can I say = IM IMPRESSED and FOREVER A FAN! YOU GO MIGUEL! Bring a Grammy home!

By the way: You can play this CD from beginning to end..* SURE THING* is 1st favorite, All I want is you #2,.. Girls Like you and Quickie are cleverly written with Awesome vocals!!! Vixen and Hero are the BOMB well.. You cannot deny the talent or this CD all the props in the world!