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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
More underwhelmin' than amazin', May 17, 2006
The third studio album from the multi-talented Ms. Milian presents a plausible case for breach of promise. Having been nominated for Grammy awards twice over, and with her songwriting creds, the listening public deserves more than an album of eleven "ordinary" songs that are indistinguishable from anything else playing on R&B stations anywhere.
First single "Say I" with Young Jeezy, is a radio-friendly dance track, but won't be another "Dip It Low" or "AM to PM". The only way you'll remember this one a few months from now is by the helpful contribution of Young Jeezy at the beginning of the song:
"I can't think of nothing else to say
Christina Milian
Cool and Dre"
Although acceptable from an R&B singer on debut, these lyrics more or less tell the story of this album - nothing new to say. Second single "Gonna Tell Everybody" starts off well, but then goes downhill quickly, and by the time we get to "Who's Gonna Ride" with Three 6 Mafia, (a track with a few PA lyrics) they have to remind you again who're you're listening to.
Listen to the singles on the radio, and wait for the next album.
Rated: 3.5 stars
Amanda Richards, May 17, 2006
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ranks Higher than the "Goodies" and more interesting than "A Girl Like Me", May 16, 2006
Christina Milian is still considered a new artist, which is funny when you think about the fact that she's had 2 previous albums, and movies with Tommy Lee Jones, John Travolta and Uma Thurman. She has always either fallen short of expectations or just done projects at the wrong time.
"It's About Time" lacked a flow, from r&b to pop, nobody knew who she was, what she was about. With "So Amazin'" Christina gets closer to stating who she is and what drives her. It is far more personal, and has the perfect blend of r&b and danceable hip hop. It's far more mature than her previous effort and some of the recent r&b albums that have dropped. Christina has grown vocally, lyrically and has progressed in production since we last heard her in 2004.
01. Say I (3.5/5) The current single with Young Jeezy. It has its moments, but it is definately not the best song on the album.
02. Twisted (4/5) It has a fresh hot track, and the scratchyness in her voice is hot in this number.
03. Gonna Tell Everybody (5/5) The first killer song on the album, this one screams I NEED TO BE THE NEXT SINGLE and has radio potential all over. She sings on a mellow rnb piano driven track about an unfaithful lover and how now she's let it go, but before then Everybody's gonna know about it. She sings it the way BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY did 'Tha Crossroads.'
04. Who's Gonna Ride (Featuring Three-6-Mafia) (3.5/5) This song was a buzz single for the album and was played a bit on radio, it was referred as the 'Nick-Diss Record' but all in all it has a gritty vibe, her voice isn't quite as strong as it could be for the content and track but she gets her point accross to her previous ex's.
05. So Amazing (Featuring Dre) (4.5/5) One of my favorite songs, the track is hot, the flow of the words just make you want to hit a club or drive real fast. Good dance track with Christina and Dre flirting back with each other promising each other an amazing end of the night.
06. Hot Boy (Featuring Dre) (5/5) Took me two listens to learn to like this song, and now it's probably my second favorite song. Has a homemade garage produced feel to it, the track is fresh and hot with synth beats and it sounds like something that would do good on radio later on.
07. Foolin' (4.5/5) Feels like a throwback with an old recording sample, and speaks about a guy trying to get with a girl when he is already in a relationship, and that she's not down for that, her vocals improve on this track.
08. My Lovin' Goes (3.5/5) The track is hotter than the song in this case, not one of the best things about the album, but it's enjoyable.
09. Just A Little Bit (4.5/5) Great track and song, just has a good vibe to it and vocally shows improvement.
10. Y'all Ain't Nuthin' (4.5/5) Good mellow r&b track that probably becomes one of the most personal on the album, as she talks about all the good things she does for her man, fixes him dinner, though he's coming home from cheating on her, fixes his clothes, so he could go out there for all these chickens to see. Solid track and vocals.
11. She Don't Know (5/5) One of the best tracks on the album, it has a spanish tango styled ballad feel, about her being with a commited man, and that she's fallen in love and never intended to be in this situation. The track would be a wildcard, but with a hot video I can see this being a single.
Tracks not on album:
12. Tonight (UK Bonus Track) (5/5) Great track, nice vocals
13. Wind You Up (Japanese Track) (4/5) A hot track that I can almost see Janet clearly singing on. A little more racy than the songs on the album.
14. Be What It's Gonna Be (4/5) From Usher's IN THE MIX soundtrack, this song has a great mellow feel and just sounds nice.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Amazin' or So Astonishing,Extraordinary,Wonderful -to name a few, June 27, 2006
Optimumly known in the music industry for her successful hit, "Dip It Low", Christina Milian returns with her self-proclaimed theraputic third effort. It is galvinizing that she returned to the music scene solo because neither of her previous albums, Christina Milian(self-titled) and It's About Time, respectively, encountered much commercial success. This album's lead single, "Say I", is only her third to make any noticeable movement up the charts -"Am to Pm" and "Dip It Low" were the first two. Just like It's About Time, So Amazin opened with mediocre sales but quickly descended the charts.
Christina Milian's commercial performance may be underwhelming, but the content of her albums are not. In fact, if certification was based on the quality of the album alone, this album would go platinum 5-times over. In 2005 Christina Milian was nominated for two Grammy Awards: Best Contemporary R&B Album (It's About Time) and Best Hip/Hop Song Collaboration by a Duo or Group ("Dip It Low"[Remix]f/Fabolous). So Amazin' followed just about the same formula as did It's About Time, and with a twist: deeper, more personal and convincing lyrics;worthwhile collaborations(Dre of Cool and Dre, Young Jeezy, and Three Six Mafia); no skits -what muddles me most about albums is when an artist saddles an album with misplaced and/or nugatory skits; no fillers; 11 sumptuous tracks; and club/dance music and ballads. "Say I" was a great choice for the first single; and even though it has garnered hardly any air-play, "Gonna Tell Everybody", was a just as commendable choice for a second single. According to Christina Milian, there were plans to record a video the title single, "So Amazin'."
Now for the detailed content analysis, as mentioned before, this album is theraputic; but do not expect to be excessively served mournful and depressing lyrics about going through and overcoming an unimpressive love affair.
This album has enough of a variety of tracks that will give you the urge to put this album into your cd player and blast it regardless of what mood you are in. If you like to dance to the soothing vocals of Christina Milian over an up-tempo anthem, there are several tracks here for you. Most notable is "Say I" and others include "Twisted", "So Amazin", and "Just A Little Bit."
The most outstanding tracks on the album are the ballads. Thanks to a sample and some emotions, Christina Milian impudently delivers her second single with just as much sass as her first. i.e. "Im gone speak the truth, I aint gone lie, I let you go with all those tears I cried, I thought we was gone ride...and Im gonna tell everybody, im gonna tell everybody" On the track, "Y'all Ain't Nuthin'", Milian showcases her range by outshining the instruments so that the lyrics and emotions will reach the listener without interruption. The track is just surreal; so surreal that when you hear the lyrics you will actually feel so sympathetic for Milian that you will feel that actually there telling you the situation. For instance: "so tired of these disrespectful, so ungrateful, make me hateful, so don't appreciate nothin'." Milian's deliverance on this track is impeccable.
Milian includes a couple of ready-to-ride tracks such as "Who's Gonna Ride" and "Hot Boy." With this variation of music, there is hardly ever a dull moment on the album.
In short, this is one of the most awe-inspiring records of the year and the eleven tracks together are well-worth the price of the album. So if you even contemplated purchasing this album midly, do your music library justice and make the investment.
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