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The Best So Far (CD+DVD)

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Personally, I think they could have made a way better greatest hits album than this for D'. But if they were to make the perfect D'angelo greatest hits album it would probably have to be 2 discs. But the thing that really makes me happy about this release is that they added six extra songs that were not on his previous two albums, Voodoo, and Brown Sugar. Thats the main reason i bought this album, i wanted some new D'Angelo music to listen to, as alot of people do with his eight year hiatus. Now, the six songs that werent on his previous albums, have been released before, but most of them were on no name sountracks, therefore making the songs pretty much unheard of. But the biggest plus of all you get from this album, is that i believe that the record label put this collection out to kinda re-establish that D'angelo is indeed still making music, hence the title, "The Best So Far...". Which to me means that, give him a year or so and we mite actually have some new D'Angelo matireal on our hands, which is much needed rite now. There are some artists that are trying to fill the gaping hole that is now present with D'Angelo's overly long hiatus, such as Musiq, Dwele, Anthony David, and even Rahsaan Patterson. But the only one of those artists thats truly talented enough to even help the Neo Soul movement is Dwele, (See my Sketches Of A Man review). But even the amazing Dwele is no D'Angelo. So Basically if your reading this review, just know if you buy this album your basically getting all the hit D' songs, and then a couple of extra songs from his first two albums plus six extra bonus songs from other sountracks he contributed to. The first of the extra bunch is "I Found My Smile Again" which is an excellent sweet song that has a very bright feel to it as opposed to some of D's other darker, more voodooish type of work. And then there is the fairly uptempo "Girl You Need A Change of Mind" and the baby maker "Shes Always in My Hair". But honestly, unless your a die hard D'Angelo fan like me lol, you would probably be better off just buying his two albums Brown Sugar and Voodoo... Ok i lied, this album is worth picking up because its nice to have all those extra rare tracks on one cd! D's starting his comeback people look out!



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B

Got the CD+DVD of D'Angelo's latest, "The Best So Far". It contains a lot of music I already had on the previous two CD's, "Brown Sugar" and "VooDoo", along with a few new tracks. It's great to hear that during his hiatus he has not lost his touch. His voice and style - and writing talents - are SORELY needed in the R&B and Pop markets today. I'll be looking forward to hearing what comes next.

As to the DVD...Have not yet had the courage to watch it because the last time I watched a D'Angelo video, "How Does It Feel", I was messed up for two weeks straight. I'm running a business and can't afford that type of distraction. So, I won't answer how it feels, but it does sound great!

Now many may have forgotten D'angelo..and probably have never listened to the brother. I have to say it..D is soul personified. I have ordered this album on the whim because i know D can never disappoint. If you have listened to 'Brown Sugar' then you will know what i mean. The lyrics and rythm are simply gorgeous. I consider Brown Sugar the best album ever.

Hard to think of words good enough to say what I feel. No commercialism here. This music is straight from the heart and I can feel the emotion behind the music. Haven't had that happen in a very long time. On top of that, put this CD on a good system and you sense the emotion of live musicians instead of a recording. Wow!

I was pleasantly surprised with this CD. It is a collection of not-so-well-known music from D, and liner notes that advise us to hold tight...He's comin' back with a vengence. This will tide u over until then...b-lieve me! Great news...D'angelo SAYS he's not over with!!!! Beautiful CD.

I guess I'm not the best person to review D'Angelo since I'm so biased when it comes to him. He simply cant disappoint me.I'm sure I'm in love with this man even though I've never met him. As far as I'm concerned he can't do anything wrong. He's a musical genius. I've heard all these songs before and love each and everyone of them . D'Angelo is 'SMOOTH' and my 'BROWN SUGAR'. 'I FOUND MY SMILE AGAIN' after this cd was released and he should 'BE HERE' making beautiful music. I am eargerly awaiting his new album set to be released in 2009 and until then I'll be "CRUISIN'" in my car or at home listening to LADY, ME AND THOSE DREAMING EYES OF MINE, SEND IT ON,GIRL YOU NEED A CHANE OF MIND, SHE'S ALWAYS IN MY HAIR, HEAVEN MUST BE LIKE THIS,YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE,DEVIL'S PIE,LEFT AND RIGHT,UNTITLED,and,FEEL LIKE MAKING LOVE.

While he doesn't have a lot of albums out there, what D'Angelo lacks in numbers, he more than makes up for in quality and his body of work is definitely of the best R & B quality you can find whether you are talking about the classics like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Manhattans, Luther Vandross, Barry White or recent cats like Tony, Toni, Tone, New Edition, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige or Chrisette Michelle.

What makes D'Angelo in the league of these men and women is that they don't have to do a lot. Their music just touches something in the soul. Once, a pastor at a church talked about how people do all these things with their music to get the congregation going when the music alone should stir the show. D'Angelo is one of those people in my view. Don't get me wrong, I love my Beyonce, Ashanti, Janet Jackson and even guys like Omarion or Jodeci from years past but these people I named didn't need to show half their skin (though D'Angelo does that quite a bit) to have a good concert.

As for the release itself, it indeed has his best works. My favorites is a three way between My Lady, Untitled (How Does It Feel) and I Found My Smile Again. Whether you are a fan of this man, of good R & B music or just good music period, this album is for you!

This was a muscial treat! D'Angelo is very sexy.... oh yes, the music PLUS the videos were fantanstic too!

This is one of the best compilation CD's I have!. Love his flow and his style!. Needs to come out with more hits!. Phenominal!.