Unleash the Dragon [Enhanced]

Sisqo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 20, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Phantom Sound & Vision
• ASIN: B000BRHUAK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (217 customer reviews)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

It seems that all one has to do in R&B is maintain the status quo and the fans will open their hearts and wallets. Critics might yearn for innovation, but as song after song parades by in a blurring montage of predictability, it would appear that simply coloring within the lines is what the public wants. Into this realm walks Dru Hill as singer Sisqó with his maiden solo effort. Arguments will now be heard about how a solo record from the lead singer of an otherwise anonymous group differs from a record from said anonymous group. Who cares? Sisqó can sing and work the emotional heart out of the songs on Unleash the Dragon. We're talking getting the job done right and within those confines Sisqó does that, with an appealing growl and love-man swagger. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews

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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SISQO continues the Legacy, January 18, 2000

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DK (NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unleash the Dragon (Audio CD)

Written and produced primarily by the man himself, Sisqo's "solo album" continues the great Dru Hill Legacy (grassroots Dru fans ... pun intended!). This album sounds a lot like Dru Hill's second album "Enter the Dru" with a few more edgy Sisqo-esque songs like "Thong Song," "Unleash the Dragon", "U R Everything Remix," and "Got to Get it" -- all of which are blazin'. But the CD is also mixed with the deep "Incomplete" written by Montell Jordan and the even deeper "How Can I Love You 2Nite" written and produced by the best hidden talent in R&B -- Nokio (along with a little writing input from labelmate Case). *Mark these words when Noke's album drops Summer 2000!* These songs along with the rest of the CD sound like tracks 5-17 on "Enter the Dru" -- soulful with lots of emotion, smooth beats, and everything else you loved about "Beauty" and "These Are the Times." Sisqo's "solo" album doesn't progress as being any better than "Enter the Dru," nor does it validate Sisqo as "being Dru Hill" as many like to think, but if you just can't get enough of Dru Hill and like real music you Got to Get this joint!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Solo Release from the Dru Hill star, December 1, 1999

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Sam (music appreciator) (Lubbock, Tx.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unleash the Dragon (Audio CD)

This is a magnificent album. A solid solo release from the Dru Hill star. What I enjoyed the most was the fascinating music that was played in here (the instruments I mean). Rhythm and blues music mixed with symphony, rock guitars, and hard-thumping beats. The song "So Sexual" is magnificent. One of the best songs I have EVER heard. Still, the album is not flawless. "Thong Song" would have been a much better song if there was another verse. There is only one (it is a good verse, but the fact remains there is only one). It is a shame, too, because the background music to it is great. One verse is just not enough. If Sisqo were to redo "Thong Song" with a second verse, then all will be forgiven. As for now, the song seems like one of his songs on here; "Incomplete". Lyrically, it is about sex, love and heartbreak, but is done very well. The guest appearances of Babyface, JaRule, and of course Dru Hill doesn't hurt at all. It is a magnificent R&B album with sensual beats, magnificent lyrics, and an awesome sound (original, innovative, and just plain good). Even though some of the songs seem too short (Got to Get It comes to mind, along with Thong Song), the album is still great. The short songs are good too, anyway. Definitely worth buying.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SISQO CD IS SO TIGHT, February 21, 2000

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RAVEN SCOTT (BLADENSBURG,MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unleash the Dragon (Clean) (Audio CD)

I REALLY LIKE SISQO CD. AFTER I LISTENED TO IT I JUST WANTED TO KEEP ON PLAYING IT.THE BEST SONG ON THE CD IN MY OPNION IS "IS LOVE ENOUGH".I REALLY LOVE ALL THE SONGS, I CAN LISTEN TO IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN.