Customer Reviews

Love Crimes

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After hearing Ruff Endz' 1st single, "No More", I didn't know what to expect. On the CD single, there were snippets for three other songs which also sounded good, so I decided to take a chance on "Love Crimes". After 2 quality listens, I can now say that I am glad that I bought this CD. When some music fans listen to a certain type of music they have different reasons for it. I like uptempo songs but my main reason for listening to r&b is the slow jams. This is the main reason why I like Ruff Endz' debut CD so much. First of all, although I give this CD 5 stars, there is nothing groundbreaking on this CD. Most or all of the topics have been covered by all other r&b artists, but in my opinion, it's all about presentation. "No More" is still the stand out track on the CD. Ruff Endz also include a Cuban Linx 2000 (Remix) of "No More" w/Ghostface Killah & Raekwon. This is also a tight song. Other stand out tracks include the Nokio from Dru Hill produced, "Please Don't Forget About Me", "Love Crimes", "I Apologize", "Where Does Love Go From Here" and "I'm Not Sayin' That, I'm Feeling That". This is an excellent debut CD by the group from Baltimore. I recommend this CD to anyone that likes current r&b slow jams like I do. This CD should satisfy anyone's r&b taste.

This duo for now can be dubbed a poor man's K-Ci and JoJo. "Love Crimes" is overflowing with a series of soulful ballads composed of lovers lost, lovers cheating, and hmmm....what else? Being in love (can't have the chicken before the egg). Hence, the album name "Love Crimes". The CD begins with the familiar hit, "No More" that has been getting a good deal of airplay on the radio. If you're looking for more dance tracks after that, forget it....oh wait, my bad, there is the "No More" remix that they cleverly entitled "Cuban Linx 2000"....as a friend of mine would say, "Riiiiiite". Actually, there is another uptempo track called "Don't Forget About Me" (track #4) which has a Sisqo-ish vibe to it... The rest of the CD is a Costco box full of ballads which is not necessarily a bad thing. With slow joints like "I'm Feelin' That" (track #7) and"I Apologize" (#8), Ruff Endz scores big on the smooth R&B tip. The rest of the album is pretty much a retaliation at all the female R&B men bashing by focusing on the women's equally potent ability to cheat which gets a little too repitive. Despite that, however, I'd say Ruff Endz's effort scores a fairly solid debut......

This is truly one of the best albums I've heard in a long time from two brothers. Songs like Where does love go from here, please don't forget about me, im not just saying that im feelin that are just sensational. Too bad the freakin radio doesn't think so, now a days the media, radio, and "award shows" seem to focus on the "most played on the radio" songs for awards. This really ticks me off because some of these artists like Ruff Endz really deserve to be in the spot light. Well, if your'e lookin for a good rnb album go out and buy this one.

Love Crimes was one of my favourite releases at the time when I first heard it. the songs are wonderful. They are often compared to K-Ci and JoJo, but I think this album is more consistant than any album by the Hailey brothers. Their ballads are top notch and they have the potential to be great.

Dis is r'n'b at its best.They have a kci&jojo type sound 2 there voices.Soulfull sounds mixed with upbeat tempo make this an allround great album.Every track is a standout and its never left my cd playa.Love crimes ,the world 2 me ,if i was the one ,i apologize ,please dont forget about me and da club hit no more make dis cd one of da best debut albums goin round.Cant wait till they drop there 2nd cd.If lovin dis cds a crime then im a criminal.

WHAT CAN i SAY,THIS CD RULES.ALL THE SONGS HAVE A VERY SMOOTH SOUND AND THE BEAT IS CATCHY.THE GOOD THING ABOUT THIS MUSIC IS THAT YOU CAN PLAY IT ANYWHERE FROM A PARTY TO A FAMILY REUNION.MY PERSONAL FAVORITE SONG IS ''PLEASE DON'T FORGET ABOUT ME'',BECAUSE IT'S A LOVE SONG,BUT IT'S NOT SING-SONGY OR SUPER MUSHY LIKE MOST POP SONGS.BUY THIS CD YOU WON'T REGRET IT.

Smooth beats, great lyrics! This is a great album.

Decent first attempt, overall this music doesn't stand apart from everything else on the market.

Worthy of a few plays this CD quickly found its way into a box with all the other music that doesn't stand out enough to remain in rotation.

Lyrically about half the CD is good and the rest just doesn't wow.

yeah....i bought this cd earlier and whoah!!! i think its one of the best r&b albums that came out so far. Here are the best cuts in the album: Track no: 1.No More 5.Shout Out 7.Im Not Just Sayin That, Im Feelin That 13.If I Was The One 14.Cuban Linx 2000

So if you love R&B go buy this ...and I mean it!!! This is so sweettt y'all!!!

This CD has six good tracks. But the one for the ladies is number 10's "Saying I Love You".