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Bitter

Me'Shell NdegeOcelloAudio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (172 customer reviews)

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listen  4. Satisfy (Album Version) 4:05$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Bitter (Album Version) 4:15$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  6. May This Be Love (Album Version) 5:16$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Sincerity (Album Version) 5:29$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  8. Loyalty (Album Version) 4:24$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  9. Beautiful (Album Version) 2:44$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen10. Eve (Album Version) 1:23$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen11. Wasted Time (Album Version) 4:55$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen12. Grace (Album Version) 4:26$0.99  Buy MP3 


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Product Details

  • Audio CD (August 24, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: August 24, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Maverick
  • ASIN: B00000JZC7
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (172 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,820 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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The angular, sensual funk-rock blend of Me'Shell Ndegeocello's 1996 Peace Beyond Passion here gives way to a hushed confessional mood that recalls classics by Joni Mitchell and Rosanne Cash. Ndegeocello puts her formidable bass skills far off to the side here--there's rarely even an electric guitar to be heard on these tracks--in favor of a mix often dominated by a small string section. Occasionally overripe, as on a cover of Hendrix's "May This Be Love," Bitter is nonetheless an intriguing take on one woman's love, confusion, and ultimately, hope. --Rickey Wright

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This CD is a work of art and is a must buy for anyone who likes good music. "bezbit"  |  30 reviewers made a similar statement
Great spiritual depth is these beautiful understated songs. Denny Barnes (manila-barnes@geocities.com)  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars . . . I Hang On Your Every Word April 26, 2000
By Marc200
Format:Audio CD
Me'Shell is such an incredibly bold and extraordinarily talented artist that I am afraid we will not fully appreciate her for years to come. In her fierce determination to follow her own muse she reminds me a great deal of Joni Mitchell. When Joni followed "Court And Spark" with "Hissing of Summer Lawns", all of the critics and many of her fans were outraged. Today, we look back and see that each LP was a masterpiece in its own right and that they were both bold steps in the evolution of a great artist.

"Bitter" is Me'Shell's "Hissing Of Summer Lawns", just as Joni moved from folk-pop to jazz, Me'Shell is moving beyond her trademark R&B/funk and experimenting with jazz, folk and rock. The CD is awesome and it is definitely as strong as her previous efforts. Craig Street's production is top-notch. "Faithful" is a lament on infidelity that starts out slow and cool, and climaxes with a blistering guitar solo. Jimi Hendrix' "May This Be Love" is freshly reinvented. Other standouts are "Sincerity" and the title track. The cherry on top is the hypnotic "Wasted Time" which features harmony vocals by Joe Henry. Hard to describe the song, it's like a cross between a pensive Trent Reznor and an angry Cassandra Wilson; marvelous!

I was disappointed to see a few people bag on this CD because it did not sound just like "Plantation Lullabies" or "Peace Beyond Passion". Me'shell mastered that retro-soul-funk-acid-jazz-or-whatever-it's-call vibe long before the D'Angelos, Maxwells, Lauryn Hills, and Erykah Badus hit the scene. Yet they sell millions and Me'Shell can't get her video played on MTV (or BET even!). That is a very hard pill to swallow, it underscores the futility of trying to put art into the commerce of the music industry. I take comfort in knowing that Me'Shell is making the music that she wants to make. And she is making great music!

"Bitter" is anything but.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Bitter is Sweet June 18, 2001
Format:Audio CD
I have long been a Me'Shell NdegeOcello fan, realizing my love for her hit its stride when I set my clock to be the first in the record store to purchase her sublime PEACE BEYOND PASSION on its maiden voyage into the world.

BITTER continues the tradition of beauty I have come to expect from the formidable Ms. NdegeOcello. Every song on this wonderful collection is a study in musical genius. "Fool of Me," with its haunting verse that says "When we're face to face/You won't look me in the eye/No time, no friendship, no love," is an incredible song of lost love and the feelings left long after the storm is over. Perhaps my favorite song on the album is "Wasted Time." It is a spare arrangement that begins with the lovely expression "You rarely notice but I hang on your every word." All the songs in between, including a masterful take on Hendrix's "May This Be Love," are spoken by a woman who fits every definition of the term "artist."

It is evident NdegeOcello loves music. I hear it when she speaks of the young lovers who say "Come be with me/Soothe my broken heart/Show me loyalty." It is represented in the voice of the lover that says "He loves with sweetness and sincerity/While she may only pretend." It can be heard when Me'Shell makes the claim "I can't say I've ever been faithful to anything/Except for God."

If you haven't noticed, not only are the musicianship and vocals cause for celebration, but the magnificently crafted lyrics are from a heart ripped in two by the strains and passions of love. However, where there is pain, NdegeOcello offers a method in which lovers can heal themselves.

If you do not own this album, consider it your duty to rectify this egregious error as soon as possible. In light of such talented artists as Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Maxwell, Jill Scott and Lauryn Hill, the contributions of this wonderful artist are often ignored. Change this. It doesn't matter whether you start at the beginning with "Plantation Lullabies" or in the middle with "Peace Beyond Passion" or at the end with "Bitter." It's time to give credit where credit is due.

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5.0 out of 5 stars HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL! April 7, 2000
Format:Audio CD
Meshell has one of the most recognizable and unique "voices" ever. Plantation Lullabies is a masterpiece. So is "Bitter". She has mastered the art of illustrating human emotions with lyrics that are raw and real. Gorgeous are the melodies and arrangements (piano, strings, acoustic guitar, brushing snare, etc) The journey is thought-provoking and any one who has been hurt by love, has hurt in the name of love, or is simply in love will truly feel these songs. My personal favorites: "Sincerity" "Bitter" "Loyalty" -->'Come be w/me. Soothe my broken heart. Show me LOYALTY <--- "Satisfy" "Fool of Me" "Beautiful" "Grace". I only wish she'd added a track, fierce with her funky bass playing, but that may have been like throwing ice in a pot of boiling oil. Too explosive in a sea of calm. Bitter is a gem in its own right, glimmering with heartfelt odes, pleas, testimonies of love and betrayal or unrequited love, for lovers old and new. It shows how diverse music can be and we need to stop putting labels on artists. And the best thing about this is you can put it on and let it play straight through. The true test of a wonderful CD. No doubt. Nuff respect due to this lady. Go girl! No genie in a bottle here. This is all Meshell.
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4.0 out of 5 stars great music
I enjoy listening to Meshelle Ndegeocello's music. This album is a collection of great songs. Would love to see her perform her songs live
Published 27 days ago by kdougl2
5.0 out of 5 stars Right On Time
I love music and this one here is right on time. With my thoughts and stuff I maybe going through. Can play it over, and over again. Thank you Meshell Ndegecello!!!!!
Published 27 days ago by Antonia Ellis
4.0 out of 5 stars Old song found
Wanted a song from the movie "Love and Basketball - You made a fool of me". The song is not available on the soundtrack, when I found it on the album it was a must have. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wandra Arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars great.
Amazon is all I use for buying music. I find all the things I look for on
Amazon and this happened to be a CD.
Published 5 months ago by sylvia
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless.
When I first heard a track from this album, I couldn't tell what era it was made in. It is current in it's execution but sort of retro in it's sound. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Niki
5.0 out of 5 stars Love
This is a GREAT CD. Not many artist is like her. She has a great voice that you will fall in love with. This CD stole my heart. Read more
Published on March 4, 2011 by MsNVUs
5.0 out of 5 stars Meshell N'degeocello "Bitter"
As usual,she is awesome! I am a huge fan and anything she does, I like. She writes and sings about LIFE. Read more
Published on November 12, 2010 by Merwyne L. Nichols
3.0 out of 5 stars Unique Sound
Love this album Meshell is definitely a great& unique musician. The seller was quick and cd was in the shape they advertised.
Published on August 30, 2010 by Ade
5.0 out of 5 stars boo
one of the tracks was off A film,loved the track so got the album.Bitter is a A* CD.
Published on December 15, 2009 by S. C. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars She may be bitter, but she's still a genius..........
Nearly flawless in both conception and execution. A work of great depth, beauty, and power. Buy it and play it loud!
Published on October 6, 2009 by B. Wilson
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