Customer Reviews

Hot [Dutch Re-Issue]

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4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Melanie B is the 2nd (current) Spice Girl and 3rd overall (Melanie C and Geri Halliwell) to venture on her own and release a solo album. Melanie's debut album is no where near as satisfying as Geri's Schizophonic and Melanie C's Northern Star, although it does occasionally deliver.

1) FEELS SO GOOD (5:05) This is Melanie mixing pop and R&B and although it does drag on a little, it's a satisfying up-beat song that is something Janet might come up with and since it's produced by Jam and Lewis (Janet's producers) it's no wonder it has some resemblance.

2) TELL ME (4:33) One of the best songs of the album, reminds me alot of Toni Braxton's He Wasn't Man Enough. Angry lyrics, and an instantly catchy chorus, make this an album highlight.

3) HELL NO (4:18) From the title I was expecting an angry, not taking you back type song, but in fact it's a beautiful light ballad, that highlight the vocal talent of Melanie.

4) LULLABY (3:25) This is one of my favourite songs. Singing about daughter Phoenix Chi in a goregeous mide-tempo ballad, that was co-written by Melanie and Richard Stannard and Julian Gallagher, who have helped out on numerous Spice tunes. (Goodbye being the most recent)

5) HOTTER (3:14) This has a Dru Hill feel to it, and I suspect this is song Sisqo was attached to although he is not credited. Very american R&B sound changes the UK girl to a full-fleged R&B diva.

6) STEP INSIDE (3:59) Didn't appeal to me, doesn't suit her voice or style, appaling sound.

7) ABC I23 (3:13) Another Janet sounding tune, that is quite appealing,background singers lighten the chorus and it features a brief rap from Screwface (With a name like that I was expecting something vulga and full on, but it's a quite cute jamaican style rap). Although could've been better.

8) I BELIEVE (4:00) Truly awful song. It's like poor R&B country house sound. Absolute shocker. Not her finest 4 minutes.

9) I WANT YOU BACK (3:26) This was released way back in 1997 (I think) yet still manages to hold itself amongst new material as one of the better sounding songs. Missy Elliot appears not really doing much other than uttering "UH", and a brief "rap" at the intro of the song. This was Melanie's first and only UK #1 single.

10) PACK YOUR S**T (4:20) With this song Melanie wants to alienate young Spice Girl fans with her use of S**T and F**K, constantly through this bearable, but not quite acceptable harcore-wannabe type R&B song. It also features a male singer, duetting with Melanie. Although his identity remains unknown.

11) FEEL ME NOW (4:58) Once again Jam and Lewis help out Melanie, and once again it comes out like a Janet Jackson tune. Very sexual and sensual, but not quite a strong way to finish the album.

Melanie's album isn't anything special, but it doesn manage a few good tunes. If you want quality R&B check out Spice Girls' new album Forever or the likes of Janet Jackson (The Velvet Rope) or Destiny's Child (The Writing's On The Wall). The only thing I found hot about this album is the unbelievably sexy shot of Mel on the cover and some inset pics. It's up to Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham to restore our faith in solo Spice offerings. For now stick to Mel C and Geri Halliwell.

This album is the best I have ever heard, Melanie B shows the true side to her life and invites you to hear about it. The song 'Lullaby' about her baby girl Pheonix Chi. The wonderful song, and first single, 'Tell Me' a bash on her former hubby Jimmy Gulzar, along with another song 'Pack Your S**t' another bash upon him. This song also features the great SISQO! Yes, he is in this song singing with Mel B! Also on the album 'I Want You Back' with Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliot, another GREAT SONG! This whole album is just jammed packed with love, hate, and GOOD MUSIC. I highly recommend this album for everyone. Whether you like R&B or Pop, you'll love it!

Hot may be the best solo cd made yet by a Spice Girl! Melanie B has a great variety of r&b songs on this album.. She does a great job singing "Tell Me", which has to be the best song on the album. Sisqo written "hotter" has a great influence of american r&b, and mixed with mel b's voice, makes the track a great joy to listen to. The track lullaby, written by mel about her daughter, shows the real grace needed to make a r&b ballad sucessful!! I rate this cd 5 stars!

This album is fantastic although it has gotten bad reviews. Great R'n'B thanx to Rodney Jerkins and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis . This album rocks especially with tracks like "tell me", "I want you back" and "Feel so good ". BUY IT NOW !!!

this is a exellent , is very wonderfull

1-Feel so good: is a great song 5/5

2-Teel me: it was the frist single, is a great song but not the best 3/5

3-Hell no: this is a great song is a ballat 5/5

4-Lullaby: I LOVE THIS SONG! is so beautiful and very sweety 5/5

5-Hotter: This is a very great song! I LOVE IT TOO! 5/5

6-Step Inside: this is a great song, good music 5/5

7-ABC 123: This is a wonderfull song is very great 5/5

8-I Believe: it is a good song 4/5

9-I Want you Back: This is a very Great song, featuring Missy Elliot, and song was recorded in 1998 5/5

10-Pack your S**t: this song is very great 5/5

11-Feel me now: this song is very great ,is a ballat 5/5

People buy this CD NOW! / ya ya ya! COMPRENLO YA! NO ESPEREN MAS!

Now, I grew up with the spice girls and of course they were the best pop group of that time...but looking back the music was a bit [bad] to say the least. Since we have all grown up, so has Mel B. Her sound is phat and funky.
Here is my review!

1 - Feels So Good - 5/5
Exactly that! A feel good jazzy track! Can't fault it!

2 - Tell Me - 5/5
Now we move to the funk, big beats, big notes - one of the best songs on the album.

3 - Hell No - 5/5
Hard hitting track

4 - lullaby - 2/5

Alot of people like this - It is personal (with it being about her daughter) - but I hated it...it is a bit too much of a sweet track for me...sickly!

5 - Hotter - 5/5
[Nice] sound - in the same vein as 'thong song' by sisqo - who co-wrote it.

6 - Step Inside - 5/5
That same [great] vibe here

7 - ABC 123 - 4/5
Good track with a raggae rap on it...Can get a tad annoying!

8 - I Believe - 4/5
All Good

9 - I Want U Back - 5/5*
Pure class!!! I think this has to be one of the best songs Missy has been involved in. One of my fav.s!

10 - Pack Your S**t - 5/5*
Co-written by ex-Blackstreet guys with one of them bursting into singing on the track...this is a MUST listen to track!

11 - Feel Me Now - 4/5
Pretty good soul side of Mel!

Overall, this is one of my favourite albums ever - this has to be a definate purchse for any real fan of RnB. It is just a shame she excluded songs 'Word Up' (Cameo cover) and the B-side (slammin') vibe of 'Sophisticated Lady' with one hot rapper called 'Dextor' on it.
Mel B is coming back with a new album next year - working with peple like Prince, Jay-Z, Ja Rule etc - And I WELCOME her!!
I just hope she never stops.

This album is great, from start to finish! This is the solo effort from the former "Scary Spice"(they don't use nicknames in the Spice Girls anymore)and she did a great job! Teamed up with Rodney Jerkins, Teddy Riley, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson's producers), every track is a true gem. My favorites are "Feels So Good", "Tell Me" & "ABC 123".Anyone who likes the Spice Girls is bound to like this! Being available by import only, the US doen't have it in stores. It's worth every penny!! the only complaint...the album doesn't have her offering from the "Austin Powers" soundtrack, "Word Up". Other than that, this album is great. You will NOT be disappointed:)

I LOVE this album!!I LOVE the song "Tell Me"!This is a great for people to buy!!

Every song is really good
If your a spice girls fan its worth your money

Mel B does a good job with this cd. Her vocals are great and the beats wonderful. Definately worth buying since the artist is no long with Virgin and who knows when she will put out a second album. My only complaint is that it is mostly about her tattered love life and nothing more. Though she did sing a song about her son, "Lullaby", which is absolutely adorable similiar in tone to the song Maddona sang for her child, "Little Star".