M.Y.O.B

Debbie Gibson

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 6, 2001)
• Original Release Date: March 6, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Golden Egg
• ASIN: B00005ARDU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,858 in Music (See Bestsellers 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. 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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad Deborah, not bad at all!, August 26, 2001

By	"je5u5" (Caracas, DF Venezuela) - See all my reviews

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.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enterprising Ms. Gibson Returns with MYOB!!!!!, March 23, 2001

By	BlackCat14 (Corbin, KY) - See all my reviews

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:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gibson's Golden Egg Hatches: M.Y.O.B. is Commercial Art, January 18, 2002

By	Jeffrey Liew (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

M.Y.O.B. reflects Deborah Gibson's depth and complex personality as an artist (as well as a business woman). Earning recognition as the youngest person in history to write, produce and perform two #1 hit songs (e.g., Foolish Beat and Lost In Your Eyes), Gibson (as a young person and a woman) has had to knock down doors and stereotypes throughout her career. M.Y.O.B. is a testiment to Gibson's talent and longevity. Returning to the mainstream music scene after establishing herself as an accomplished Broadway/musical theater actress, Gibson is comfortable enough with herself to delve into diverse musical styles such as dance, pop, ballads, funk, jazz, R&B, and even world music. The best tracks might be "Jaded" and "In Blue" which feature jazzy and blues influences. Gibson's vocals on "Jaded" truly conveys a sense of vulnerability, raw emotion, and melancholy. "Wishing You Were Here" is a classic Gibson tune; an example of a "perfect" pop ballad reminiscent of her earlier hits. "What You Want" (produced by Tony Moran) is a slick and sensual R&B-infused gem. "Down That Road" hints at world music influences with wonderfully self-reflective lyrics. "Down That Road" leaves you feeling calm and peace, reflecting where Deborah's life is at as a 30 year old woman. "The One" is a soul-touching and complicated love song written with Chynna Phillips, that conveys simultaneously a sense of push and pull for "the one" that got away. "What Part Of No" is a funky and sassy tune that has a lively and fun vibe. Just when you thought Gibson's mellowed out, she surprises us with super-charged dance anthems such as "M.Y.O.B." and "Your Secret". Gibson demonstrates that she can still throw down and kick (...) if she fancies. The worst tune on this CD might be "Knock Three Times". Although "Knock Three Times" feature show biz veteran Tony Orlando who really rocks on this song, Gibson's vocals does not match the vibe of this song. Gibson's vocals on "Knock Three Times" sound overly polished and restrained. All in all, M.Y.O.B. is a collection of high quality songs with diverse and sophisticated styles. M.Y.O.B.'s varied styles is both a strength and a liability. Perhaps aiming to reach diverse audiences, the CD lacks focus. But there are several first rate gems, such as "Jaded" and "In Blue" that reinforces Gibson as a vital artistic force. M.Y.O.B. is a complicated piece of commercial art that reaches a wide spectrum of emotion ranging from mellow melancholy to feisty determination.