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33 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a Really Good CD, August 25, 2006
It would be easy for me to just say "I Like It," and bounce because I enjoyed it that much.
Danity Kane won a legion of fans thanks to appearing on the MTV series Making The Band Three. The group recently released their debut self-titled CD. The group is a certified smash hit, they sold 90,000 copies of their album on the first day of release! The CD is really good. How could the girls miss with Diddy overseeing the project. He hooked up his lovely MTV reality star ladies with the hottest producers and song writers in the industry. The result is a solid 15 track CD, one song is a hidden bonus track.
Fans of the show will like this CD because it will give them a chance to hear the completed versions of songs they saw the girls working on during the series. "One Shot," "Hold Me Down," "Ride For You," and the Scott Storch produced song "Sleep On It," are all songs viewers got to see the girls working on during the third season of Making The Band Three.
Every song on the album sounds solid. It's surprising that "Show Stopper" was chosen as the first single. Obviously, the song has caught on with the Danity Kane fans as it is a top download on iTunes. Other Danity Kane songs that are on the iTunes top 100 chart include "Sleep on It," "Ride For You," and "One Shot." It's a really great debut from the girls of Danity Kane. The CD liner notes include full color photos and one page acknowledgements from each of the group members--Dawn, Aubrey, D. Woods, Shannon and Aundrea.
The album includes production by Scott Storch, Ryan Leslie, Timbaland, Brian Michael Cox, Rodney Jerkins among other top producers.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
4 1/2 Stars - #1 On Billboard For A Reason!!!, August 31, 2006
I wasn't an original follower of the band but after seeing a few episodes of Making the Band 3, I got hooked on them, specially Aundrea. My album arrived the same day that my Jessica Simpson C.D. arrived. I opted to listen to Jessica's first because I knew if I listened to Danity Kane first I would be extremely dissapointed in Jessica. Well, here's my opinion on every song:
1-"One Shot" (3.5/5) I like this song but I feel there are better songs than this one in the album.
2-"Heartbreaker" (3/5) I don't care much for this song. It could have been left out of the c.d. Makes no difference 2 me.
3-"Want It" (5/5) I absolutely love this song. For some reason I CANNOT stop listening to it. Its lyrics and beat are just FABULOUS! It is definitely a potential single.
4-"Right Now" (5/5) OMG! Boy, do I love this song! The smooth vocals and hot beat make this song a winner and another possible single. It is magnificent!
5-"Show Stopper" (5/5) At first, I was a little bit iffy when it came to this song. Honestly, there are better songs on the album that could have been the girls' first single, but it has grown into me and I absolutely adore it.
6-"Hold Me Down" (5/5) Aundrea's fabulous vocals make this song what it is! Great beat, great lyrics... great song. HIGHLIGHT: Aundrea's vocals in the 3rd verse.
7-"Come Over (Interlude)" (4.5/5) Oddly enough, this is a pretty good interlude. They should have made it into a complete song though.
8-"Ooh Ahh" (5/5) I absolutely loooove this song. The lyrics and vocals are as good as they can get in this song. Wonderful!
9-"Press Pause" (2.5/5) I pretty much don't like this song whatsoever. Its lyrics are weak and the beat doesn't do much for me. Could have definitely kept this out of the album.
10-"Ain't True (Interlude)" (1/5) I don't know what this interlude has to do with the album whatsoever. It simply doesn't suit these girls. Should have DEFINITELY kept this out of the c.d.
11-"Ride For You" (5/5) Listening to Aundrea record her part in this song on the tv show was just amazing. Hearing the finished product is a wonderful experience within itself. Wonderful lyrics, great vocals. I looove the 1st verse and bridge. Great!
12-"Touching My Body" (3.5/5) This song is ok. On or off the album, doesn't matter. It isn't a standout track.
13-"Back Up" (2.5/5) Ok, I have no idea what the girls are talking about in this song. And the lyrics are nowhere to be found, so that makes it even worse. This song should not have been recorded, much less put on the album.
14-"Stay With Me" (5/5) When I first heard a clip of this song, I was awed by the beautiful first verse and chorus. After hearing it completely, I absolutely adore it! I just wish I knew if it is Aundrea or D. Woods that sings in the 1st verse. Maybe someone can answer that 4 me. Anyways, incredible lyrics, beautiful vocals make this song a favorite.
15-"Sleep On It" (5/5) I love it. Why it is not on the track listing, is beyond me. But once again, Scott Storch does something amazing. The girls put in their talent, and the song is incredible.
Overall, a very good album. I didn't think it'd be this good. Only thing I dislike about this c.d. is the fact that Shannon is barely heard. Why? I do not know. I am sure her voice is just as good as the rest of the girls, therefore I hope to hear her A LOT more when their 2nd album drops. Buy this album, you WON'T regre it. Go Danity Kane!
MY FAVES: "Want It", "Right Now", "Show Stopper",
"Hold Me Down", "Ooh Ahh", "Ride For You", "Stay With Me", "Sleep On It"
ON SKIP: "Press Pause", "Ain't True (Interlude)", "Back Up"
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Female Group Ever!, August 24, 2006
First of all I'd like to start by saying that "Scooter" probably didn't even listen to this album, and if he did, he really doesn't know much about music. Yes, they do have 5 lead singers, that is what makes them unique. And if you paid any attention at all you would know that they CAN harmonize...very well in fact. Saying that all of the songs sound the same just tells me that you don't enjoy this type of music to begin with. Are you kidding me? There is a HUGE variety on this album. A couple slow ballads, some uptempo beats, and some that are in-between. They don't sound alike at all! We're talking about world-class producers on this album, such as Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, Bryan Cox, and Scott Storch. All of these guys know how to make hit records, and they have the platinum albums to prove it. Hip hop and pop instrumentals are mainly created electronically...that's just the way the industry has gone. That doesn't mean these guys don't have talent. I'd like to see you make a hit record. Oh, and if you weren't ignorant you would know that there are only 2 white girls in this group. Now moving on to my review...
1. One Shot (****1/2) - I like the beat, the vocals are great, but I'm not sure if it's worthy of being a single. It just doesn't have the mainstream appeal. However, that's because it's a unique track.
2. Heartbreaker (***1/2) - I don't like the lyrics in this song, lol. I don't want them to say they're going to break my heart! The beat is pretty good, but again I don't feel this track is worthy of a single.
3. Want It (****1/2) - Love the beat, love the vocals, and the lyrics are good, too. This could catch on as a single...I'm sure there are many females out there who can relate to another girl trying to steal their man!
4. Right Now (*****) - I love this song! This may be the hottest beat I've ever heard from Timbaland! I love the vocals, and the lyrics. I love the intimate feel with more of an up-tempo track...very unique. This song is sexy!
5. Show Stopper (****1/2) - It took a while for this song to grow on me. The lyrics are so-so. I think it's just a little too typical hip-hop for these girls. I get tired of rappers talking about their cars and money all the time. But this is a great song to "snap dance" to, and that is what's hot right now! I wish they would've had Yung Joc on the album version.
6. Hold Me Down (*****) - This is a solid 5 stars, probably my favorite song on the album. It's basically Aundrea's song! It is a great display of their vocal talent, the beat is hot, and the lyrics are great! This is definitely worthy of a single!
7. Come Over Interlude (****1/2) - I can't give an interlude 5 stars, but I love this one! Yes, I would love to come over! It has a calm, soothing, intimate feel to it...perfect!
8. Ooh Ahh (*****) - Another single worthy track in my opinion. Upbeat, but still kinda chill. Just has a mainstream feel to it, so I think it would be a hit. The lyrics are good, and of course the vocals are great, as always! It is a little short, though.
9. Press Pause (****1/2) - I love the beat, again it's up-tempo, but still has a relaxing feel to it. I love the lyrics and the vocals. This could possibly be a single, but once again it's kind of short.
10. Ain't True Interlude (***) - Not sure about this one. Who wrote this? It just doesn't fit the image these girls should have. I hope none of them would cheat! Still, it has great vocals, and a smooth beat.
11. Ride For You (*****) - This song really displays the vocal talent of these girls. The track is very intimate and beautiful. This is definitely a hit, and should definitely be a single! The lyrics are great, and as we saw from the show, this works well in a live, intimate setting.
12. Touching My Body (*****) - I still love this song! This one makes me wanna get up and dance more than any other track on the album. The beat is unique, and it's great! I love the lyrics, and of course the vocals are great!
13. Back Up (***) - I'm just not sure about this one. I'm not really feelin the beat. It doesn't go with the rest of the tracks on the album. It has kind of an old school feel to it. I do like the lyrics and the vocals. If I were the producer, I'd put a different beat on it.
14. Stay With Me (*****) - Another slow ballad that is really beautiful! This should be a single. It is definitely a hit! The lyrics are great, the vocals are great, and so is the instrumental. This is a great love song.
15. Sleep On It (*****) - This song feels right as the last track on the album. I love the beat, and the vocals are great. Dawn's bridge really makes the song. It's a great song for the album, not sure if it would do well as a single though.
Danity Kane (*****)
I'm no professional critic or anything, but this album easily gets 5 stars from me! It's rare to have an album where every song is good. I own several CD's where I only like 5 or 6 songs, and it seems the norm for a lot of albums to have a few songs that seem like fillers. This one is an exception for sure. An excellent debut, and I don't think it'll take very long for this album to go platinum. The beats are all unique, and a group with 5 lead singers is very unique. They all complement each other well, and they are all extremely talented. Every one of the girls can bring a little bit of a different feel to every track. It's a pop group with a hip-hop edge. Call it hip-pop! It has a little bit of everything. Up-tempo songs to get up and dance to, up-tempo yet relaxing songs to chill to, and beautiful slow ballads to cuddle up with your significant other to!
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