Emotional

Carl Thomas

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 18, 2000)
• Original Release Date: April 18, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bad Boy
• ASIN: B00004SPMV
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (157 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,760 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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On his debut album, Carl Thomas offers more of the well-sung, romantic R&B that never seems to fall out of favor. Unfortunately, while the Puffy Combs-executive-produced Emotional is perhaps a must-own for diehard fans of the genre, it seems less than inspired when compared with, say, Brian McKnight's state-of-the-art Back at One. All the elements are in place here--a guest shot by Kelly Price on "Giving You All My Love," a Stevie Wonder sample on "Summer Rain"--but for all its intended late-night aphrodisiacal potential, the music sounds flat in the bright light of day. The hilariously mumbled come-on interlude "Cadillac Rap," though, does hint at what Thomas might be capable of if he dared to buck the formula. --Rickey Wright

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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CARL TAKES IT BACK TO THE OLD SCHOOL, April 20, 2000

By	Tony_Tone "Anthony Jamal Smith" (Washington, D.C., District of Columbia United States) - See all my reviews

Bad Boy strikes again seems like they are on the right track in gaining crediablity once again with the release of Black Rob's Life Story .. Now the release Carl Thomas debut Emotional.. So far this year in R n b you might have a cd that you have to continue hittin the fast forward button . There are only two c.d's so far this year you dont have to do it Joe's My Name Is JOE and Carl Thomas Emotional

Carl Thomas has an exceptional vocalist you have heard him on other Bad Boys artist release.. Now he finally steps out on his own with an cd that is sentinemental, Soulful... Carl's style will remind you of the early 70's- mid 70's .. The days when the topic was true love he sings about..

If there is a flaw with this cd it's some of the production but over all .. Majority of the songs here will make you forget some of it's flaws.. This still deserves 5 stars..

Stand out tracks

I Wish

Cold Cold World

Summer Rain

Lady Lay Your Body

Special Lady

If you like taste of old-school romantic soul this is the cd for you.. This brother going to be around for sometime to come..

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional is what u will be after this..new R+B from BadBoy!, April 24, 2000

By	I.B. (Westampton, NJ) - See all my reviews

This new one from Badboy is tight and pushing this up by a month was no mistake. Poeple might recognize a lot of beats and tunes here because some of them are hooks from old songs(as we know badboy for doing). Overall it's half and half between old and new beats and sounds. The ones that he re-did have a new sound or beat to it so it sounds almost like a diferent song. Let me break down the cd for u: Tracks: 1- This track is the gospel intro where he sings thanks to god. Good intro. He is like the male version of faith evans

2- Emotional is one of the best tracks on the cd. I think it's the next single. The bass line and smooth beats will have u playing this over a nd over. Tight

3- This track is the reason I got this cd. Another smooth tight one where he plays the piano and talks about someone who he wishes he could be with. Lyrics and beats are tight. this will grow on u.

4-Another interlude. It could have been a song. Him playing piano

5-This song reminds me a lil bit of the song "poison" from bell biv devoe in the beginging when it starts up. Another tight track..the most hip/hop track on the album

6- This is a tight slow jam. Sounds like something from back in the day.

7-Another interlude. You can't really understand what he's saying. It could have done without it but it builds up to the next song.

8-Anyone who knows biggie will recognize the beat instatly. This is another hip-hop track. It's aiight.

9-Another slow jam. It's aight

10-This track is a tight slow Jam. Talking about how cold the world is but long as he's with his girl..it's aiight

11-Another interlude..sounds like spoken word poetry. U will think of "Love Jones" the movie when u hear this.

12-Fastest track on the album. This is another tight one. 13- This track right here? Betas out every slow jam on the album. Tightest slow jam track. This is for getting next to that special somebody and just chillin. 14-A laid back ballad. Makes u think back. It's good

15-This sounds like something form sade, but it's a tight track and I think this might be out in the summer for the single. This is another tight track.

16- This track is another tight slow jam and the lyrics are deep. My friend turned me on to this track and now we both trip anytime we hear it. 17-This sounds like it could be an R.kelly jam but It goes into a timberland beat. Over all it's a smooth song. Overall this is a smooth album that u could play on repeat. Carl is bringing badboy up again in R+B with this one. Get it!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ...... A very "Emotional" debut, April 24, 2000

By	J. Highsmith (Mitchellville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Can Puff Daddy actually have a chance to "Shyne" again? That is the question a lot of people are asking. Well, if Black Rob's "Life Story" and Carl Thomas's "Emotional" are a preview of things to come, then Puffy might just get a chance to laugh again. On "Emotional" you can tell that Carl Thomas is a good writer and you can also tell that he's been through a lot of the things that are on this CD. "Emotional" is a throwback to what today's r&b artists have to offer. This is what separates Carl Thomas' debut from most other r&b acts. The highlights of this CD are the 1st single "I Wish", "Emotional", "My Valentine", Lady Lay Your Body" and "Hey Now". The whole CD can be played in its entirety so you don't have to worry about a fast forward button. After hearing this CD you'll wonder why Carl Thomas didn't come out with an album any sooner. This CD, as well as, Joe's "My Name Is Joe" are the best r&b CDs out right now.