Simply Deep

Kelly Rowland

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 22, 2002)
• Original Release Date: October 22, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00006LWPU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (154 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #74,931 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
It's hard to say what adds more ballast to singer Kelly Rowland's solo debut, Simply Deep--her chart-topping past with Destiny's Child or her insanely sexy duet (and accompanying video) with hip-hop star Nelly on the song "Dilemma." For certain, Rowland will take her place alongside fellow Destiny's Child member Beyonce Knowles as a hip, self-assured R&B force with a terrifically elastic voice, if not groundbreaking material. A slick, mostly upbeat clutch of smoochy urban ballads and he-done-me-wrong laments, Simply Deep sounds expensive and Cristal-soaked, which was doubtless the goal. And there are notable exceptions--"Love/Hate" is a electronically juiced rump-shaker while the poignant album opener, "Stole," stands as a beacon to the underdog, delivered in a voice as striking as the face it belongs to, which is saying something. --Kim Hughes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Deep, October 26, 2002

By	Vinny "an RnB Junkie" (Long Island, NY, USA) - See all my reviews

I love this CD, it's songs are beautiful I think this is the best solo album yet!

Song Ratings:

1. Stole - Here's a perfect example of a beautiful song. Hot beat and nice lyrics. 5/5 STARS

2. Dilemma w/ Nelly - Awesome song, hot beat, hot chorus, hot lyrics! But they play it on the radio too much so I'm kinda sick of it. 5/5 STARS

3. Haven't Told You - This is a hot song!. Good job Kelly.
4/5 STARS

4. Can't Nobody - This song is okay but it doesnt quite fit in with the rest. 3/5 STARS

5. Love/Hate - I love this song, hot beat, hot lyrics(by Brandy)
5/5 STARS

6. Simply Deep - This is one of my fave songs on this CD. The lyrics ane beautiful (written by Solange Knowles) 5/5 STARS

7. (Love Lives In) Strange Places - I like this song it has a nice beat and really good lyrics (written by kelly herself) 4/5 STARS

8. Obsession - Another song written by Solange and another one of my favorites. 5/5 STARS

9. Heaven - This song is beautiful! and was written by Kelly! Nice song Kelly! 4/5 STARS

10. Past 12 - I love this song!!!!! It has a hot beat and hot lyrics , I like it when she sings fast!! Another one of my favorites!! 6/5 STARS

11. Everytime You Walk Out That Door - This is another beautiful song!! Great vocals! 5/5 STARS

12. Train On A Track - This song's name might be kinda stupid but don't let it fool ya it's hot!!! This IS my favorite song on the CD!!! 7/5 STars

13. Beyond Imagination - This is the most beautiful song on the CD My second Favorite Kelly's favorite!! ZLove the guitar!!! Another song written by Solange! Great vocals Kelly!!! 6.5/5

14. Make U Wanna Stay w/ Joe Budden - I don't like this song at all. The beat is hot and the lyrics are hot but the way Kelly sings the chorus is so phony if she sang it different and got rid of the rapper it would be a hot song. Worst song on CD. 2/5

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Kelly !, October 22, 2002

By	"chantay01" (Jacksonville, Fl) - See all my reviews

I can't believe I can honestly say that I love this album. When I heard she was coming out with a solo record I had my doubts. She seems like the weak one out of the DC3 click which I am personally not a fan of. She shines over them all on this album though some of the songs sound just like DC3 is performing them which makes me see that Beyonce' does not have that great of a voice because Kelly's tone can outshine her anyday. Anyways Simply Deep is nice though I think the title track could have been left off the album... I couldn't tell whether it's Solange or Kelly Singing it doesn't matter anyway. Well hears my run down.
1. Stole- is nice it has a catchy hook but I hate the reference to Kobe Bryant...maybe she should change it to MJ or Vince Carter somebody,anybody but Kobe. It gets 4 stars.
2. Dilemma-What else can I say everyone else likes it so I guess I do too. I think that I am going to like it a lot more once they stop playing it so much. 5 stars
3. Haven't Told you - I like it it nice not radio material but nice. 3and a half stars
4. Can't nobody - This song with the Bonus track Make you wanna stay is worth the album alone. This song is one of the best songs on the album.. I just can't stop playing it.It's addictive. 6 stars out of 5 stars
5. Love/Hate - Nice beat...nice words...the hook could be better it's something missing. But I like this song a lot. This is another one of the good ones. 4 and half stars minus half for that hook
6. Simply Deep - I don't like this but I think I might listen too it when I am really really depressed. The words aren't bad it could be worse but it's so what's the word special that's it. 2 and a half stars
7. Stranges Places - This is another song that tells stories .. she likes telling stories. But I like it the lyrics are different. 4 stars
8. Obession - This one is different don't know how to describe it just different. I guess it 's because she is letting her little sister write her songs she did this one and #6 and "13 which i actually like. I would have to say that she didn't do bad...not great but not bad at all. 3 stars
9.Heaven - Another slow song. It has and old school rythym to it. It's would be good to play when you're getting cozy. 4 stars
10. Past twelve - i like this song...nice beat...it sounds like something Rodney Jerkins would do.. it's smooth and it's less serious than some of the other songs on the album. 4 stars
11. Everytime You walk Out the Door - Another slow song...nice ..This is a come back to me baby song. like it though 4 stars
12. Train On a Track - I love her voice so much that I didn't know whether I liked this song or not. Because her voice is so great on this so i guess i like it then 3 3/4 stars
13. Beyond Imagination - I Love songs with a violin in the background.. i like this ...words are real serious just like most of the album. On this it seems like she has some aggression to get out. First time on the album that she uses her vocal power... 5 stars
14. Make you Wanna Stay (Bonus) - I love this song....This is the bomb I am serious. This rapper is new I think but they click..just like with Nelly. Love this hook ..I love this song did I mention that...This song is the bomb. Go kelly Go! This should be the second single it would shock the hell out of them. Just Raw 6 stars out of 5 stars

I truly believe this album is more than worth the price. It is really good and it shows that this girl can really sing. First of all she didn't have lots of major producers like Justin and Beyonce most likely will but this album it's her own. Though at times it sounds like DC3 style it clearly is unique. So i think you should rename your album Kelly if you're reading this and take off that track # 6 and name it Simply Kelly because that is what it simply is Kelly!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beyonce who..???, November 4, 2002

By A Customer

That's what you'll be sayin once you've heard this cd.Miss Kelly does all right on her own and I like her voice wayyyy better than awful Michelle's. We'll have to wait for Beyonce's solo debut before we can make comparisons but here's a review of the songs real quick:

1. Stole- Probably my favorite song on the cd. Meaningful lyrics kind of sad but not boring!!! Its about school shootings. (2nd single)
2. Dilemna- We've all heard this. Nice song, wayyy overplayed, but still nice although I don't really consider it Kelly's song.About a guy and a girl who like each other but the girl's already in a relationship. (1st single)
3. Havent Told You- I like this too. Its a nice little slow love song. I like the beat. Could be a single but I think only some ppl would like this song.
4. Can't Nobody- this is ok. I dont love it but i dont hate it. I usually skip over this.
5. Love/Hate- I like this. It has a little Janet Jackson vibe in the beginning.
6. Simply Deep- simply sweet. I like this one too but it had to grow on me.
7. (Loves Lives in) Strange Places- I like this song a lot!!! Cool beat!! Possible single.
8. Obsession- Ughh Dont like this song. Pass please.
9. Heaven- sounds interesting in the beginning but then gets boring. Its no slice of heaven that's for sure. (Sorry for the bad joke)
10. Past 12- I love this song!!! I hope its a single. Sounds like something Destiny's Child would sing. Upbeat song!!!
11. Everytime You Walk Out That Door- I like this too. The chorus is nice.
12. Train On A Track- I love this song!!! The lyrics, the beat, everything!!!! Hope its a single!!!!
13. Beyond Imagination- More like beyond boring. This one's a sleeper.
14. Make you wanna stay- I absolutely hate this song!!! The rapper Joe Budden annoys me.

Overall worth the money. Here's my top 5:
1. Stole
2. Past 12
3. Train On a Track
4. Love Lives In Strange places
5. Everytime you walk out that door