M.Y.O.B

Debbie Gibson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 6, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Golden Egg
• ASIN: B00005ARDU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #171,279 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. M.y.O.B. (Mind Your Own Business)

2. Your Secret

3. What You Want

4. Down That Road

5. The One

6. Wishing You Were Here

7. What Part of No

8. In Blue

9. Jaded

10. Knock Three Times

11. M.y.O.B. Dance Mix

Editorial Reviews

Japanese edition of the 80's pop phenomenon's 2001 album includes one exclusive bonus track 'Light The World' (duet with Peabo Bryson). 12 tracks in all. This Japanese version also features different artwork to the US pressing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad Deborah, not bad at all!, August 25, 2001

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Je5u5 (Caracas, Venezuela) - See all my reviews

This review is from: M.Y.O.B (Audio CD)

Why the singles from this album are not getting tons of airplay is something I'll never understand. This is Debbie's most commercial effort since the "Body, Mind & Soul" album. The songs are very radio friendly and her vocals are flawless. "M.Y.O.B." is an album that mixes the classic Debbie Gibson with today's pop sound, making a very intersting blend of dance, r&b and acoustic songs. She's released 2 singles so far: "What You Want" and "M.Y.O.B." but only a few radio stations have played it. Both songs have been heavily r&b influenced. She's breaking away from that sound for the 3rd single. The song is called "Your Secret" and it's a dance gem. Hopefully it'll get a warmer reception. This album was meant to take Deborah back to the top of the charts. It has what it takes. However, Deborah has her own independant label now and I guess that's the reason why this album's not a big hit: she doesn't have a strong international label behind her act to promote it. It's a real shame 'cause this album is better than some of the albums that are topping the charts nowadays. At this point I doubt the sales will improve drastically (the album's been out for months now) but at least Ms. Gibson showed us that she's still going strong and gave us a great piece of pop for our listening pleasure. Thank you Deborah. You did a great job.

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enterprising Ms. Gibson Returns with MYOB!!!!!, March 22, 2001

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BlackCat14 (Corbin, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: M.Y.O.B (Audio CD)

Personally, I think M.Y.O.B. is one of Deb's best albums. It shows her amazing vocal talent, her versatility and style, and her creative songwriting skills. I've read some other reviews saying she's singing songs she didn't write. Have you people even read the booklet where it shows who wrote the songs???? Do you even own the CD at all??? Well I'll tell you one thing, there are only 2 songs she didn't write or co-write. Those are M.Y.O.B. and Knock Three Times. If you don't believe me, I'll include who wrote the songs along with my track ratings. Here are the tracks:

1.MYOB(The Alessi Bros.)- a great opener with a cool dance beat and cool kid "raps" in between certain parts. 9/10

2.Your Secret(D.Gibson & J.Sharell)- another great dance song with a great beat and a fresh sound, and it has potential to be a single. 10/10

3.What You Want(D.Gibson & R.Haeusermann)- the first single which was very successful in radio stations across the country. Very sensual lyrics and slammin' dance/R&B beat. 10/10

4.Down That Road(melody/lyrics-D.Gibson & music-G.Haase)- the first ballad on the CD. Very laid back and relaxing with great lyrics. 10/10

5.The One(D.Gibson & C.Phillips)- the 2nd ballad and one of Deb's best. Co-written with fellow pop singer Chynna Phillips, her voice shines with the lyrics and classic pop-ballad music. Also has potential to be a single. 10/10

6.Wishing You Were Here(D.Gibson & J.Sharell)- not exactly a ballad, more of a mid-tempo, but still very good. Sounds like the Deb we all know and love! 10/10

7.What Part Of No(melody/lyrics-D.Gibson & music-G.Haase)- in this song, Deb takes on a funky, R&B-ish sound. Very good. Another song that could be a single. 10/10

8.In Blue(D.Gibson)- here, Deb takes on a whole different sound with her lyrics and melody. Sometimes when an artist tries another sound, they sound bad. But Deb defies that jinx with this interesting little ditty. 10/10

9.Jaded(D.Gibson)- in my opinion, this should be a single. It has a classic rock sound with the electric guitar solo that gives it a great sound. The lyrics are great, too. 10/10

10.Knock Three Times w/ Tony Orlando(I.Levine & L.R. Browne)- a nice duet with a pulsating latin-ish rhythm and heavy drum beats. But I wonder, where in the world did she come up with the idea of covering and dueting a Tony Orlando song?? 10/10

11.MYOB Dance Mix(The Alessi Bros.)- Nice remix, unlike any I've heard in a while. Very cool with a slammin' bass line. The rap's cool, too. sure to get you dancin'! 10/10

Overall, this is a great album. Deb did really well with this effort. Plus, she's one of the first artists to ever thank all the guys who caused her pain ( I thought it was cool). She's right, though, a hit song is really the best band-aid. ^__^

-To all you non-believers and critical cynics- M.Y.O.B!!!!!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blown away, April 18, 2002

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Douglas (Arvada, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: M.Y.O.B (Audio CD)

Get past the intro to the first track - the first 30 seconds has to grow on you. From the first (title) track to "Your Secret", the jazzy "In Blue", "Jaded" and "Wishing You Were Here", all of the songs are ones you can listen before hitting a club or on rainy Sunday afternoon. My favs are "What you Want", "Down that Road", "The One", "What Part of No", "Jaded", "Knock Three Times" (with Mr. Orlando, no less), and the dance mix of "MYOB". In fact, I liked the disc so much, I bought nine copies and handed them out to friends. While they were sceptical at first, I think Ms. Gibson, counting myself, has ten new fans.

Give this a try, the woman is an amazing talent.