E-Life

Mint Condition | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 6, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Image Entertainment
• ASIN: B0015X6RU8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,985 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The platinum-selling Mint Condition continues to make an impact as one of the hottest bands In R&B music. Now the band brings their trademark sound with something a little extra to their exciting new album, E-Life: a rumination on life and love in the Information Age.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3 1/2 for "E-Life", May 7, 2008

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Mikeisha Best (Mitchellville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: E-Life (Audio CD)

I remember when Mint Condition first came out with their unforgettable hit song, "Pretty Brown Eyes." What made that song shine was lead singer Stokley's smooth voice and that great live instrumentation which accompanied him. They would go on to have other hits like "U Send Me Swangin'", "What Kind of Man Would I Be?" and "You Don't Have to Hurt No More." Fast forward to May 6, 2008, and the men of Mint Condition have released new material; an album entitled "E Life." I always go to Amazon to find out who has released new music for the week, and when I discovered that these fellers had a new album, I had to purchase it because I recognize true talent when I see it.

"E Life" is a good album, but lacks consistency. Stokley's voice is still good and he makes sure he gives us enough doses of his likable upper register, but some of the tracks on this album are boring and forgettable. However, there are several songs on here with replay value. The ultimate highlight and easily the most memorable moment on this album is "Nothing Left to Say." This song is nothing short of amazing. This mid-tempo is beautiful for it has an outstanding beat, melody and Stokey delivers it well. "Right Here" is another strong moment found on this album. This ballad is classic Mint Condition. It actually brings "Pretty Brown Eyes" to mind for some reason. Perhaps because of the great quality of the song. "Something" and "Back and Forth" are two of the album's missteps. These songs weren't especially easy to get into, and, although not terrible material, it simply falls short. It feels like they were inspired by other bands but not in a good way.

I recommend this album to Mint Condition fans because I'm sure you'll find something which is pleasing to you.

Mikeisha's Top 5

1. "Nothing Left to Say"
2. "Just Can't Believe"
3. "Right Here"
4. "Moan"
5. "Goldigger"

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars REAL MUSIC IS BACK AGAIN........ENJOY!!!!!!!, May 6, 2008

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R. Carter "Music Man" (St. Louis, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: E-Life (Audio CD)

Once again Mint Condition has done it with an excellent CD.....Now on their sixth release and who knew these guys would still be around since R&B musicians are RARE.....Plenty of funk and mid tempo songs and just the right amount of ballads for all of you to fall in LOVE with.....My Favs: Just Can't Believe, Something feat Phonte' from Little Brother, Queen of Come Here Fo Away,Goldigger.....HELL the whole CD is HOT...Thanks MC for bringing REAL music back and not compromising who you guys are as MUSICIANS.....FAN4LIFE here in Missouri.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Well..., October 17, 2008

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Stony (Upper Marlboro, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: E-Life (Audio CD)

I guess what I should say about this album is that I was excited when I heard "Nothing Left to Say", and all I could think of was how much I loved "Definition of a Band" and perhaps that's where I went wrong with this album and my expectations. The first listen through, I didn't like anything but "Nothing Left To Say" but after a few more listens (primarily at work where I could actually concentrate and listen) I like a few more tracks off the album to include:
Just Can't Believe
Right Here
Moan
Queen of Come Here Go Away
and I kind of like Somethin' simply because I was excited it had a guest spot from one of my favorite rappers. I just expected more of what MC did before and didn't consider that at some point they would move forward and change some things up. All in all, it's not a bad album - just don't buy this album and expect all "satin draped" tracks of 90's Mint Condition, and give it a fair listen if you do decide to buy it, it just might grow on you.