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Moodring

5 star:		(155)
4 star:		(47)
3 star:		(22)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(12)

 

 

The smooth tempo Missy Elliot produced first single "My Love is Like...Wo" is a mild prelude to an AMAZING R&B album. Many different "moods" and subject matter are tapped on this album from the playful cocky single "...Wo" to the risqué, humorous techno-ish single "Whatever B*tch" that's a definite party starter to the dark atmosphere of "Taste This" in which Mya, over a pulsating beat, turns the tables on a lover that's not living up to expectations. There's also a groovy 70's vibe to "Sophisticated Lady" which samples "Cold Blooded" that finds Mya in control of it all as a dominatrix like vixen.

Amazing tracks and my FAVORITES include the sultry erotic "Anatomy One on One" ("Undressing You with Your clothes on/ Standing up while we're laying down"), the hip hop grinder "Why You Gotta look Good" f/ G-Unit member Lloyd Banks in which Mya confessed if her lover lacked admirable traits such as being "quite so big", she wouldn't deal with his bull, and the crunk Missy and Timbaland produced single "Step" where Mya demands the respect of another hutchie tryna take her man in the club ("If she violate I got the right to strike her" ). The beautiful angelic ballad "You" showcases Mya's vocals very well and proves simplicity sometimes can be perfection.

Some "filler" or disliked tracks include "Things Come and Go" featuring Sean Paul, a boring uninspired Reggae luvey dubey tune, and the DJ Clue produced "Hurry Up".

Mood ring is another solid effort. It is very enjoyable and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes nice Pop/R&B beats and lyrics.

Mya's Moodring has to be one of my favorite cd's. It's not my favorite, Justin Timberlake's Justified holds that spot. I've gotten Beyonce's Dangerously in Love and Ashanti's Chapter II and this album greatly surpases them both. Sometimes the less talked about albums turn out the be the best. Here's a what I thought of all the songs...

1. My love is like wo....-this was the song that made me get the album. The video is great and missy and mya do their thing.

2. Fallen - this is a great love song. Her voice is amazing here.

3. Why you gotta look so good? - the beat is tite and the lyrics are good. I like g-units rap.

4. Step - a true girl power song.

5. Sophistacated lady - i like the lyrics and the beat is good.

6. No sleep tonight - this is one of my favorite songs...perfect for the bedroom.

7. Anatomy 10n1 - this is her sexiest song. Her voice is very sexy.

8. Hurry Up - i like how her voice sounds in the beginning. The chorus can get a little annoying.

9. Things come and go - this song features sean paul...need i say more? but i will...this is my favorite song on the whole cd.

10. You - a good slow song.

11. After the rain - i like the message in the song. It's mya tribute to lisa "left eye" and aaliyah.

12. Late - about being late...i think a lot of women can relate to this scare.

13. Whatever B*tch - i like this song. Another one of my favs.

14. Taste This - the revenge song. Mya's voice is angry and mad. I love it...some guys should listen to this song.

15. Take a Picture - good memory song.

16. Free fallin' - i like the message...really haven't listened to it that much thought.

17. Real compared to what. - the coke commerical which is really catchy.

I hope this review was a help to you!

This album is da bomb! I'm lovin every single song on here including the BONUS track,"Real Compared To What".The only song that I feel as though Mya should have kept off was "Whatever B***H".The song is OKAY,but I don't really like it.The album also came with a calendar all of the pics are beautiful! Mya really brings it on this album.You can really tell that she has matured and let alone,her voice has matured too! I thought that this album wasn't gonna be able to be compared to the last because the last is such a classic,but I proved myself wrong.Mya is really proving to the world that she is no joke and that she is here to stay. I definetly recommend this album because it is sooo GREAT. I give it an A+

Mya, possibly the most underrated R&B artist of all time. A lot of lesser music fans don't even know who she is, or simply know her as the "girl from Lady Marmalade". With her 3rd album, Mya proves her talent through a mind blowing 17 tracks, and showcases all sides of her talent beautifully.

1. My Love Is Like... Wo! (5/5) Initially I hated this song. I've always though that Step should've been the first single. But now I realize how genius of a choice this was. We all know and love this song. Sexy, fun, sassy, this is an instant stand out. Too bad this version doesn't include that genius snap/tap dance part of the song.

2. Fallen (3/5) I don't like this song. I don't know why it was advertised on the sticker, there isn't anything special about it.

3. Why You Gotta Look So Good? (ft. Joe Budden) (5/5) - WHOA! Great lyrics, amazing techno/R&B laid back yet somewhat fierce beat, this song is genius. It's about trying to leave someone, but they are just too hot.

4. Step (5/5) AMAZING, SIMPLY AMAZING. Literally everything about this song is perfect. It's one of the catchiest here, and it's a fierce "get yo hands off my man" track. Perfect, upbeat and funky. Great synth.

5. Sophisticated Lady (2/5) WTF? This song is so bad. Don't worry, though, it's the last bad song. What was Mya thinking?

6. No Sleep Tonight (4/5) Really pretty upbeat ballad. Rumored to be the next single. Not a great choice, but still really pretty and catchy.

7. Anatomy 10n1 (5/5) SEXY! This song is laid back, but very raunchy at the same time. Mya expresses how she is teaching her man how a woman works. Very laid back.

8. Hurry Up (ft. Gunz) (5/5) Catchy as hell hip-hop song. Genius beat, great lyrics. It's about trying to leave this one guy for another. Is it just me or does this song have middle-eastern influence? genius.

9. Things Come And Go (ft. Sean Paul) (5/5) Easily the best song on the album. Literally. This song is perfect in every aspect, I can't even put it in words.

10. You (5/5) The best ballad on the CD, it's somewhat depressing. Mya croons across the track beautifully, over a very R&B beat. The best part is easily the end of the chorus where she goes "everything you do do-do-do-do-do You" it's so pretty, the emotion that comes across is amazing.

11. After The Rain (5/5) This song is dedicated to Aaliyah and Left Eye. Need I say more? Genius writing.

12. Late (5/5) The last of the true hip-hop songs. Genius in it's own way, The best is insane, and the way Mya sings the word "Late" makes you melt.

13. Whatever B**ch (5/5) EASILY the most fun song on the ENTIRE ALBUM. Learn the lyrics, and sing along. I guarantee you'll enjoy it. It's like an upbeat techno satire. Mya's really agressive here.

14. Taste This (5/5) Ok, now this song is TRULY angry. Mya takes out all her rage here, and we're lovin' it. The beat is mid-tempo and laid back, but so fierce.

15. Take A Picture (3.5/5) Ehhh I'm not a huge fan of this song. It's pretty and well sung, but there's something about it I don't like. Very summery though.

16. Free Fallin' (4/5) Much like Christina Aguilera's last track on Stripped (Keep On Singin' My Song), it's very optomistic and has a great outlook on life. Kinda short though.

17. Real Compared To What (5/5) The bonus song. Recognize it? It's from the Coke commercial with her and Common. It's the full version, and it's pretty darn good! Not something you'd listen to over and over though.

Overall, this album is truly amazing. Mya proves she has what it takes to stick around for as long as she likes. The next single HAS to be Things Come And Go! It has to be a single somewhere along the line at least. Great album, go and buy it, you won't regret it. The only problem is that it leaked 2 and a half months ago. This album is too good not to go platinum

I THOUGHT THIS ALBUMWAS PRETTY
GOOD IN 2003.IT SHOWCASED MANY
SIDES TO MYA AND GENRES.
I FEEL SHE'S OVERLOOKED
AND UNAPPRECIATED BY THE PUBLIC.
ALL THE SONGS ARE GOOD,IF NOT GREAT.
-CHECK HER ALBUM OUT,IT'S GOODS-

Yes! this album is way better compare to Dangerously(great up beat and the begginnig but lost it magic and the end) and Chapter II(way toooo slow and 70-80's), I'm not a Mya's fan but this album make me change my mind, this LP is good in many ways, great pictures, includes lyrics and outstanding cuts. Although it includes bad songs like 90% of the albums, this record has great gems like the first single "My Love Is Like Wo", and I read somebody posted that "Hurry Up" as the worst cut but listen to it, I would say a second hit single!, great story and beat produced by DJ Clue. Other good tracks are "Sophisticaded Lady"(Dance beat), "Step"(great hip hop), Why You Gotta Look So Good?(kind of eurohiphop), Anatomy 10n1(sexy), Things Come & Go(feel good song), Take a Picture(good times in your car), and many others, maybe the worst cut is that trend to do covers "Free Fallin'". But after all this is a buck worthy buying record. the end.

Mya entitled her album "Moodring" to represent the many moods her songs on the album have. It is a pretty good attempt but fails in some parts. Overall, it's worth the price.

My Love Is Like...Wo (10/10) - The album's first single with a nice, stripper sort of feel. LOL.

Fallen (10/10) - My favorite song on the album. It is also her second single. I play this on repeat all the time. It is about being in love.

Why You Gotta Look So Good (featuring Lloyd Banks of G-Unit) (8/10) - Was this song done with Lloyd Banks because of their relationship together? Are they still even together? Anyways, this song is alright.

Step (9/10) - A hot club track to get down to. About getting a girl to "step back" from her man.

Sophisticated Lady (5/10) - Remake of an old Rick James song. It is alright but kind of stinks.

No Sleep Tonight (7/10) - A nice slow song.

Anatomy 1 on 1 (6/10) - Although it seems to be like an album filler, it's pretty nice.

Hurry Up (featuring Gunz) (10/10) - A hot hip-hop track. The beat is sexy.

Things Come & Go (featuring Sean Paul) (7/10) - A nice Caribbean flow with the hot Jamaican fire from Sean Paul.

You (6/10) - Another nice slow song with nice lyrics.

After The Rain (10/10) - A nice remake of an Isley Brother's song "Voyage To Atlantis".

Late (10/10) - A hot song about being late for her monthly cycle. Good message to females out there not to go out sleeping around or you'll face the consequences of being late.

Whatever Bitch (10/10) - I just LOVE this song! It's so funny and I can't help not singing to it. It's about haters messing with you.

Taste This (10/10) - A sad, deep, love song about getting back at your ex.

Take A Picture (3/10) - A happy song about being in love. It's so cheesy! Urgh, I just skip it!

Free Fallin' (2/10) - Another happy song yet even worse than the one before it. Urgh.

Real Compared To What (featuring Common) [Bonus Track] (10/10) - The song from the TV commercial. It's so nice and I'm kind of glad she put it on her CD.

Must admit this is my first time buying a Mya CD and i was very pleasantly surprised at the quality and versatility. I am in total agreement with the previous reviews i've read... this is a well done, listener friendly CD. Love the singles "Fallen," "You" and "After The Rain." Though other artists contribute, none overshadow what Mya brings forth. Continued success to you Mya, with your talent your star will continue to rise.

My favorite song on this album is #3- Why You Gotta Look So Good. The beat is insane and I play it loud with the windows in my car down. I am choosing this CD over Beyoncé's simply because Mya has a variety of sounds and she came harder with her CD. I'm not saying that just because I'm from Maryland like Mya either.

At first, I thought Mya's first single, track #1 "My Love is Like...Wo" was just o.k., but now I like it. The other stand out songs are track #10 "You" because it reminds me of my boyfriend, track #11 "After the Rain" which samples one of my favorite Isley Bros' songs, "Voyage to Atlantis" and #17 which is a bonus track. "Compared to What" featuring Common from the Coca-Cola commercial is an excellent ending to a very good CD.

I love Mya's first single 'My Love Is Like... Wo' so I had to buy this CD... While its not the best CD that is out right now (That title belonging to Beyonce's 'Dangerously In Love') So if I had to compare the two Mya's would get 1 star to Beyonce's 5...

1 My Love Is Like... Wo - 5/5 - The beat is tite, the vocals are tite, the video is tite... I love this song. Missy & Mya did they thang on this song.
2 Fallen - 4/5 - It's a nice love song... One of the best on the CD
3 Why You Gotta Look So Good - 4/5 - I don't like how the vocals start off but as the song goes on... its tite. It features Lloyd Banks (G Unit) so its worth listening to.
4 Step - 2.5/5 - It's the second song written and produced by Missy its not as good as 'My Love Is Like... Wo' but its ok. The only thing that really makes it just 'ok' are the 1st and 2nd verses.
5 Sophisticated Lady - 5/5 - This songs gets a five because it samples from the best.. Prince. Mya does a good job on this song.
6 No Sleep Tonight - 3.5/5 - Its nice at times.
7 Anatomy 10n1 - 5/5 - I like it... Its a very sexy song and it fits Mya's voice perfectly
8 Hurry Up - 1/5 - The worst song on the CD
9 Things Come & Go - 4/5 - Its a very nice song and it features Sean Paul... need I go on?
10 You - 4/5 - Mya sings very nice on this song. Not the best love song though
11 After The Rain - 5/5 - I love this song... One of the best
12 Late - 3/5 - Mya sings a little different on this song... its ok
13 Whatever B*tch - 2.5/5 - The interlude at the end of 'Late' is so funny. Mya's trying to prove how hard she is on this song... It's not needed.
14 Taste This - 3/5 - 'What goes around comes around' is the theme of this song... its ok
15 Take A Picture - 3/5 - Mya sings very nice on this song... it's just to honky-dory for me
16 Free Fallin' - 2.5/5 - Same review as track 15
17 *Bonus* - Real Compared To What - 5/5 - I LOVED THE COMMERCIAL... I'm happy that they extended it and put it on the CD... It's one of the best on the cd... Common and Mya do a VERY good job on this song... if you saw the Coca Cola commercials u can't help but like this song.

OVERALL Mya's CD gets 4/5 stars because none of the songs are so bad that you wouldn't be able to sit through them... it might take more than one listen but if you like Mya you'll like this CD.