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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
R.I.P AALIYAH, May 21, 2004
This cool upbeat r&b album just shows the talent aaliyah had 2 make it big. On the other hand though ther are a couple of bland songs on it 2.
1. BACK AND FORTH = Has an old style feel 2 it, does seem to drag on after a while though. 2.ARE U THAT SOMEBODY = This ONES good, makes u wana get up + really dance. the background beat really gets into u + the words r cool + catchy. 3.ONE IN A MILLION = Quite good ballad, with a funky beat 2 it. her voice sounds so good on this 2 + has a real softness 2 it. 4.I CARE 4 U = beautiful music mixed with a grand piano + sounds like sum1s doin their own mouth sound effect! Sounds weird i no, but it works real good! A beautiful ballad, soft and easy 2 listen to. 5.MORE THAN A WOMAN = The last song to which Aaliyah supposedly sung her voice on + so with that thought in mind, it has, for me anyway, a sort of sadness 2 it, despite its funky, dancey, upbeat style 2 it. A real good, danceable song though, which makes u wana get up + move. 6.DONT NO WAT 2 TELL YA = I quite like this 1 to. This 1 makes u wana get up + move. Her voice sounds cool + raspy on this, + the shakey beat in the background, gives the song some edge. 7.TRY AGAIN= Probably the most memorable song aaliyah ever done, and the one, most would say which debuted her music and pushed her career to a whole differnt,but more respected level. Try again has a cool, scratchy, sound to it, with the upbeat of it fitting perfectly. 8.ALL I NEED = Her voice seems 2 be takin a low note on this 1. Overall quite a good song, the beat is pretty good 2. 9.MISS U = Probably my favourite song on the ablum, so amazingly beautiful. This one really tugs at the heartstrings as the talented memory of aaliyah comes into mind and the sadness of wat happened. The chirping birds in the background really complement the lightness and complicity of the song. It shows the beauty of her voice was so original and strong, like a hummingbird. Heartaching, but amazingly beautiful. 10.DON'T WORRY = Not 1 of my favourites, but its alright all the same, the simplicity of the song, shows her voice off a bit more at bits. Does seem to drag on though + become a tad repetitive. 11.COME OVER = Her voice sounds lovely on this soft style song + the background beat of the song really fits. 12.ERICA KANE = okay, repeats word "erica" in a remix style. The background beat occasionaly includes the tingling of a triangle intrument. Not the best song on the album, but good all the same. 13.AT UR BEST = The beginning of this song where aaliyah is just singin with no background music, with nuthin at all is breathtaking. Her voice sounds so angelic, amazingly beautiful(yes i no i keep sayin that!)This song in particular really shows the true talent of her singing ability. On the other hand though, the song seems to drag on a bit 2 long,+ may become boring. 14.GOTTA GIVE IT UP(REMIX) = O i really like this 1. Aaliyah's remix version is great! Really makes u wana move. Its real soft on the ears + the beat aint 2 hard. LOVIN IT LOVIN IT! very cool! 15.WE NEED A RESOLUTION(FEAT TIMBALAND) = I really like this one 2, this is another of aaliyah's hits. Has a real funky, quirky beat to it, + the lyrics are cool + catchy! also a danceable 1! 16.ROCK THE BOAT = Perfect song 2 end the album, not 2 hard on the ears, + the beat has a real soft, calmness 2 it. A good song 2 wind ur booty 2. LOVIN IT BABY!
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by Aaliyah 
