The Story Goes... [ENHANCED] [IMPORT]

Craig David

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 5, 2005)
• Original Release Date: August 22, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Import
• Label: Wea Int'l
• ASIN: B0009ZDJKE
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,863 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. All the Way

2. Don't Love You No More (I'm Sorry)

3. Hypnotic

4. Separate Ways

5. Johnny

6. Do You Believe in Love

7. One Last Dance

8. Unbelievable

9. Just Chillin'

10. Thief in the Night

11. Take 'Em Off

12. My Love Don't Stop

13. Let Her Go

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Craig David has revolutionised the world's perception of urban music. He has sold 13 million records and played sold out concerts around the world. He's also picked up 2 Grammy nominations and multiple other awards. Now five years on from the release of his groundbreaking debut album, he's back to prove his success story is only beginning! The Story Goes is Craig's 3rd studio release and features 13 tracks including the single 'All The Way'. Warner. 2005.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smooth and smoky - Craig David plays it safe, September 27, 2005

By	Amanda Richards "Modest to the extreme" (Georgetown, Guyana) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Englishman Craig David sticks to familiar hunting ground with "The Story Goes", his third album of R&B smoothies. Easy on the eyes with his arched eyebrows and carefully groomed facial hair, David also sounds as good as ever, particularly on the single "All the Way".

The best song on the album is "Don't Love You No More (I'm Sorry)", other picks being "One Last Dance" which reminds me of his hit song "Rise and Fall"; "Unbelievable"; "Do You Believe in Love" and "Hypnotic"

Even though the album is packed with smooth R&B songs and one upbeat track "Just Chillin'", it would be nice if he would dig down to his Caribbean roots every once in a while (his father is Grenadian, his mother Jamaican) and produce some surprises. Still, one can never get too much of that sexy voice sending shivers up and down your spine.

Amanda Richards, September 27, 2005

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Craig David is back with more of an R&B groove, September 29, 2005

By	E. Lovinus - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Reminiscent of "Rendezvous", "Booty Man", "Key To My Heart", "What's Changed" and other slower songs, Craig David's new album "The Story Goes" reminds me of work by Brian McKnight, Jon B. and Babyface to name a few. The only faster songs are "All The Way" and "Just Chillin", David's most upbeat, danceworthy song on the album. His ballad, "Unbelievable" is very smooth and sincere, and slower than any other Craig song released on CD to date. Other noteworthy songs include "Hypnotic", a slow jam worth listening to when you're gettin' down with your hunny, "Separate Ways" that incorporates a sweet guitar melody, and "Thieves in the Night", an edgy song about his best friend stealing his woman. If you are looking for a more upbeat album with songs like "Fill Me In" and "What's Your Flava" this isn't it, but its still classic Craig and worth your time and money.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lazy 3rd Album from British Phenomenon, September 9, 2005

By	Babacar M. Diene "Bab" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Craig David is a phenomenon. By now, everyone has pretty much recognized he is the best thing that ever happened to British - if not European- RnB since Sade. His first album, Born to do it, is a classic, a cd which broke Garage music in the mainstream with the Artful Dodger's Rewind (The Latin house remix of Woman Trouble, as well as R U ready are also awesome). Fill me In & Seven Days were also insanely popular singles and the cd's mix of pop, rnb mixed with garage took the world by storm. Diddy & Jlo, hip hop's royalty at the time, called it the soundtrack to their lives.

His second cd, Slicker than your average, was also a huge international hit, albeit not as big in his native Britain. The first single, What's your flava, is a fresh mix of techno sound mixed with garage and was insanely catchy and new, a true masterpiece which showcased Craig's immense talents as a singer but also as a cutting edge risk taker. Interestingly, he chose mostly Rnb singles to promote the cd, even though the best tracks were arguably the Garage songs, such as Eenie Meenie, or the dancefloor oriented Hands up in the air and the 2 step Spanish guitar of 2 Steps back. It was a move that startled the British audience, as he clearly started turning his back on the garage scene and establishing himself mainly as an RnB artist.

His new album, The Story Goes is a full RnB cd. If Slicker was about the consequences of Fame, jealousy and lies, the new one is about his relationships with women and the heartbreaks. It is mostly a slow album. The first single `All the way' is a funky tune which sounds good, but nowhere near as interesting as What's your Flava' or `Fill Me In', which are all time classics. The rest of the cd is ok, but nowhere near Seven Days or Hidden Agenda. In the end, it is a decent rnb album which proves Craig David's amazing voice but also a slight laziness and lack of risk taking. We came to expect more from Craig and even if Hypnotic might be a top 5 hit in the UK, it is sad that he chose to take the easy road and follow the rnb route that turned him into a star worldwide, as it was hurting his image at home. Still better than most of the fluff out there, but nowhere near as fun, or interesting as his 2 previous albums.