Voodoo [Explicit Lyrics]

D'Angelo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: January 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Virgin Records Us
• ASIN: B000035X1M
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (341 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,594 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #6 in Music > R&B > Neo-Soul

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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite R&B album of all time., February 16, 2004

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Christian Hunter "Christian Hunter" (Austin, Texas Santa Barbara, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Voodoo (Audio CD)

I could never be an artist, I simply don't have the temper for it. As an example, I spent the last 10 minutes sitting here at 1 in the morning, the steady melodic thumping of this very album coursing through the background with my head in my hand, nodding back and forth in disbelief, and frustration with some of the negative reviews of this album.

I wanted to lash out, to say bad things about those that disparaged this masterpiece. But I'll abstain. I guess I had to come to the conclusion that music is a very personal thing; certain rhythms, styles, and lyrical content have natural appeal to some, not others. Speaking nothing of the memories associated with certain albums. Ahhhh, when I think about the summer of 2000, D'angelo brought his soulful delicious voice to most every passion drenched night. Sorry, I could ramble on forever about Voodoo's personal meaning to me. But for everyone else...trust that this album is objectively beautiful. There is a seductive cadence in his rhythm, and delicious instramental accompaniments that is unique to him.

There isn't a song I don't really love on this album, although I think he's at his best when moving at a slower pace, it amplifies the sultry, nonchalant, almost "half here, half gone" style he's such a deliberate master of.

I hope this in some way prompts you to consider buying this album, it's just priceless!!!

44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Return of Mr. Brown Sugar!, December 14, 1999

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"72175" (washington, dc) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Voodoo (Audio CD)

Words cannot explain how this cd has moved me. i couldnt wait any longer for it to be released in the states, and i am so happy that i did not. the man is a genius. their arent many that can compare to the great ones like prince and marvin gaye, but mr. d'angelo has grown and VOODOO definitely let's you know! I am so happy that he is back and everyone needs to buy this cd. if you enjoyed BROWN SUGAR get ready for this one! it's a winner! ps. have you seen the video(lft&rt), need i say more!

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Voodoo: The new opiate of the masses, March 23, 2000

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Faith Pennick - See all my reviews

This review is from: Voodoo (Audio CD)

I love this CD. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT! From the second "Playa Playa" came on (which is such an infectious jam) to "Africa," I danced around my apartment and sporadically stared at my stereo thinking, "My God, this brother is brilliant." And keep in mind, I was not that deep into D'Angelo before this album. I mean, "Brown Sugar" is okay, but it didn't rock my world. But this did. Across the board, the songs are rich ("Spanish Joint"), full of electricity ("Chicken Grease"), haunting ("One Mo Gin"), and seductive as hell (especially "Left and Right"--my favorite cut on the CD--and of course, "Untitled"). "Voodoo" proves that D'Angelo has matured as an artist, the music and his vocals are so tight (the best example is "The Root." The multi-layered harmonies and the round-robin vocal approach at the end of the song is simply SPELLBINDING). Most importantly, this album stands up as a heady, masterful contribution to the annals of R & B music. It's very easy to instantly compare D'Angelo to Prince, Marvin, Curtis Mayfield, etc. But the great thing about "Voodoo" is that he found his own groove, his own voice. Yes, those influences are obviously there, but "Voodoo" is a straight up D'ANGELO record and less of a derivative of other artists. It's early in the year, but there's no question that this CD is a frontrunner for best album of 2000. Buy it. Buy it now (And if his tour stops where you live, check out his concert as well. I recently saw him in NYC, and it's one of the best shows I've seen in a LONG TIME. You will get your money's worth, trust me)!