Timeless Journey

Patti LaBelle

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 4, 2004)
• Original Release Date: May 4, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Def Soul Classics
• ASIN: B0001XAQE6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,348 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

"I'm gonna love myself," proclaims Patti LaBelle on Timeless Journey. Rather than claiming this as a superior moral choice--no "Greatest Love of All" here, thankfully--the 40-plus-year music veteran takes pains to underscore the album's theme of self-reliance with a certain modesty. Her common-sense messages (it's no sin to take a spa day, go for that man if he's the right one, dump the one who's not) rest comfortably in tracks that feel more up-to-date than some of the neo-soul sounds she could rightfully lay claim to, but also don't do anything to alienate the crowds that have given her sold-out shows for decades. She's made more groundbreaking music than this, but Journey is likely to give solace to the many who also love Ms. Patti. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Diva, July 2, 2004

By	Jake Z "holden84" (Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Really impressed with this latest offering from Patti Labelle. Miss Patti is back! This is her first new album since 2000's Diane Warren collection WHEN A WOMAN LOVES. There's a variety of different musical styles throughout this set of songs, from classic R&B and soul, to lite hip hop, gospel, and more. At 60, she is sounding absolutely astounding! The first single is the urban flavored "New Day", which is a nice positive song. "Unpredictable" is a favorite, a gospel flavored song that samples Nelly Furtado's "Turn off the Lights", the sample works well in favor for this song! "2 Steps Away" is my favorite ballad, not only does she blow you away with her vocals, but the lyrics are quite captivating as well. "Not Right But Real" is another good ballad. There's some midtempo songs that are good as well such as "More Than Material", "It's Time", and "Good Lovin". "Something More" and "Sometimes Love" are other highlights, not to mention "Hear My Cry" (featuring Floetry), which is another great song. There isn't really a dud anywhere on this disc, just a great Patti Labelle album start to finish!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Way to Make a Label Debut!, May 6, 2004

By	Soulsafari "soulsafari" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

Okay, so I'm listening to some of my favorite Patti CDs this week, and I think to myself, "I wonder what Patti's up to?" So I happen to search the Internet and found that she had an album being released that very day. So, I go out on my lunch break and buy it, and it turns out to be one of the best music purchases I've made in a long while.

At 60, Patti is one of the few performers who can compete with today's Pop/Hip-Hop Divas. Her voice never seems to age, she remains beautiful, and has an amazingly joyous spirit about her, which comes through in the passion she puts into her music. "Timeless Journey" is probably the most consistent of all of Patti's albums. The sound is smooth R&B, with a definite hip-hop influence. But, this is not your Mama's music - this is a true soul diva doing what she does best and giving the younger talent a run for their money.

The first track, "More Than Material," sets the tone for an album of the love and empowerment of a strong woman. Coming with a message of strength and self-awareness, she tells us "Don't judge me by what I buy or wear. Judge me by my heart, because I'm so much more than material." "New Day" is a definite up-tempo soul gem, as is "Good Lovin'," (one of my favorites) which brings to mind ol' school Mary J. Blige or Faith Evans. "Something More" and the Babyface penned "Sometimes Love" are smooth, passionate tunes that showcase Patti's vocal skills perfectly. Other standout tracks are "Mm, Mm, Mm," (another favorite) "2 Steps Away," and ""Finally Got the Nerve."

I can't say enough about this album. It is the perfect mix of smooth, seductive songs, and up-tempo "head bobbers." If you are a Patti fan, get it. If you don't know Patti's music (shame on you, where have you been), get it. It'll be the perfect introduction, and will make you crave her other work.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Song by Song Review, May 16, 2004

By A Customer

1. More Than Material-4 of 5 star- nice beat, mid tempo, very radio-friendly
2. It's Time-4 of 5- great background vocals. Show him you're for real. A like the melody.
3. New Day- 4 star- the first single. great song. gets better with each listen.
4. Something More-4 star- similar to Somebody Loves You Baby, but a bit more nuance. Great song.
5. Sometimes Love-4 stars- Babyface. maybe 2nd single. Slow ballad again.
6. Hear My Cray- 5 star- I love Floetry, so I was gonna love this. Beautiful song. Slow, deliberate and amazing. My #3.
7. Good Lovin'- 3 stars. nothing wrong with it, just not a lot of punch. Very basic raadio friendly.
8. Mm, Mm, Mm-3 stars- just an okay song. Patti's vocals are flawless of course, but doesn't have enough of an arc for me.
9.Not Right but Real-4 of 5- My friend loves it, so I give it 4 stars. Vocals again are great. Another ballad
10. 2 Steps Away- 5 star- The masterpice of this cd. Acoustic guitar. It builds and builds and builds to an explosive ending. Her vocals are amazing. From a whisper to full throttle. And, yes, that one note is amazing. I listen to this over and over. Worth the whole cd.
11. Finally Got The Nerve- 3 stars- sounds like a not so good Kiss Away the Pain- it is okay, but not my favorite.
12.Unpredicatable- 5 star-great current sound. Great vocals. I love this song
13. When You Smile-5 star-different for Patti. a Latin beat. Santana on it. GREAT. my #2 on the cd.

OVERALL, it is great. Deserves to be a multi-platinum. If they let her do a video, it would be nice. Still #18 on Billboard is a great debut at 59 yrs young.
I would have loved a couple more mid tempo tunes, but I love it. Listen to it every day so far.