Customer Reviews

This Is My Time

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Perhaps her best album yet, Raven-Symone's "This Is My Time" is no letdown. From the first song to the last, nothing on this album is anything short of a wonderful treat. Sticking with the R&B/Pop genre that weaved its way through her two previous albums, her music has a mature edge to it, but I still don't think we'll be seeing "Parental Advisory" stickers on her CDs anytime soon. Every song on this album is musically pleasing to listen to; her strong voice works with anything given to her. Hilary Duff's wafer thin vocals don't hold a candle to Raven's powerful voice, which was good in the beginning and simply got stronger as she got older.

Many users on Amazon have claimed her album to be "boring". The ones who find this album "boring" are the 10 year olds who were expecting a little bubble-gum-pop Spice Girls revival instead of actual music. Many songs on this album are capable of being smooth R&B classics. If you're still in middle school, stick with Hilary Duff until you can start listening to some real music. Maybe once you're a freshman you'll be able to handle "This Is My Time". This is Raven-Symoné's "Control" album. I can't wait for her "Rhythm Nation"...

Raven's album was a surprise for me, I know she has done previous albums, but have never heard them, cause at first I thought she'd be cheesy, another Hilary Duff, Avril Lavigne, Ashlee Simpson, Britney with urban appeal u know? No disrespect to any of those artist, I just don't believe their words, voice talent or motives for doing music. Raven can sing, so I found out I was wrong. Slowly I started catching episodes here and there of 'That's So Raven', and I have to say it's a guilty pleasure, but she's so talented that I cannot take that away from her. I heard "Backflip" once on BET when they did ACCESS GRANTED, I did not know she had an album dropping, I took my chances picked it up. It is different, bold in its own right and shows her true personality. I was content, and I am a huge fan of people like Mariah Carey, Janet, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Christina Milian...didn't think there would be room for a Raven, but there is LOL, she has impressive things to say for her age, seems so balanced and comes off calmly on her album, does not need to lose weight, take off clothes or sell her self out to be heard, and has shown she makes music cause she likes it, not cause she expects 2x's platinum records. That's what defines an artist, once they start doing albums for personal glory not publicity. I give her credit. "Backflip", "Mystify", "Set Me Free", "Alice" (Great message, creative), "Bump", "Typical" stand out, "Life Is Beautiful" is funky and "Grazing In The Grass" is reminiscent of her smile, fresh and fun.

Here is my song by song review for This is my Time by Raven-Symone AKA Raven!

1) Mystify 9.5/10 excellent song with a very different flavor!
2) Backflip 10/10 The perfect first single for rae!
3) What is Love 9/10 A really nice song thats good in all areas
4) Overloved 9.5/10 Spectacular vocals! Great, touching song!
5) Set Me Free 9/10 Mellow + Upbeat + great vocals = this song!
6) Alice 9.5/10 A beautiful song!
7) Just Fly Away 10/10 Catchy, fresh, cool!
8) Bump 10/10 Irrisistable! Makes you want to dance!
9) Life Is Beautiful 10/10 Another great catchy song!
10) What's Real 9.5/10 Beautiful lyrics, melody and vocals!
11) Grazing in the Grass 10/10 I love it!
12) Typical 9.5/10 Inspiring! Raven is DEFINATELY not typical!
13) This is MY Time 10/10 Perfect!

alot of people say that some of ravens music is either not fit for her or her voice. but they are just plain stupid because i am a big raven fan and u shouldn't be talkin about her like that. that makes me think they're just plain jealous.and i hate haters. all of ravens music is great and i love every song and scratch all the stupid things that is said about her.


Love Ya Raven,
Ronnekia

Raven is a mazing actress and now is amzing singer i saw her concert at Carowinds she was friendly and her voice is amazing . So buy her cd. Because almost all the songs on the cd are good

One of the other reviews said that "Gracing in the Grass" sounded like a nursey rhyme. Well, that particular song was made for the soundtrack of Lion King 1 1/2. Just in case any one was wondering. I believe Raven is a talented singer, and makes a better singer than an actress.(Just to mentioned I don't have anything against her acting) I was really surprised that "Be True to your Heart" ( a song she did for Ella Enchanted that is a remake of a 98 degrees w/ Stevie Wonder song for the Mulan soundtrack) and "Superstitution"( another Stevie Wonder remake that was for the Haunted Mansion soundtrack)were not on the album. I guess all the songs can't be from Disney movies, but those are just two songs that I thought she redid really well. I love the work she does for Disney. I haven't had the chance to hear much of the music from this CD. I've heard "Backflip" and love it. I'm looking forward to hearing what else Raven has come up with.

I was not expecting to hear anything on this cd that I would ever listen to again. Raven really shocked me. I remember previous projects that didnt do much for me. I knew she was a good actress...but I never actually thought much of her as a singer. This project is truley an eye opener. Good job!!

I am an 18 year old male, and I have loved Raven-Symone since the Cosby Show. I have followed her career faithfully throughout the years, including her two previous albums, and I anticipated her album release. I was kind of hesitant, though, because of the fluff she'd released while with the Disney Channel (Supernatural). But I was glad with this purchase.
The album showcases her songwriting talents ("Alice", "This Is My Time") as well as her vocal ability. Indeed there are traces of the Disney Channel on this album ("Typical" and "Grazing In The Grass"), but overall, it is a wonderful album that showcases several genres of music merged into a creation that she should be very proud of.

Raven is beautiful,talanted & has style,I never liked her Disney Channel show That's so Raven , but I got the CD & it's really good! It's R&B, Pop & Rock all in one CD, so I,d say it's so worth it!

She can act,sing,and dance. What can this teen girl not do????? My favorite songs are Backflip,Mystify,and I loooooove the song Bump. I would tell everyone to go get this cd. Even if you're an adult you'll be very impressed of how good a singer she really is.