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 | Title : I Care 4 U (with Bonus DVD)
Author : Aaliyah
Release Date : 20021210
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
Amazon.com Price : $11.50
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Editorial Reviews :
Pop history teaches that posthumous releases generally fall into one of two categories. There's the creep-out, with eerie lyrics that appear to foreshadow the artist's demise (see Michael Hutchence's solo disc). And there's the cash-in: the label or management scrapes the barrel to turn a buck. Luckily, Aaliyah's I Care 4 U is neither. Serving as both a greatest hits collection and a summary of stuff she'd been working on before her death in August 2001, the disc is a keen reminder of just how talented the 22-year-old was as a singer and song stylist. Sure, it's easy to have rhythm aplenty when R. Kelly and Timbaland are guiding you, but Aaliyah's silken phrasings are her own, and her ability to unearth tenderness in even the funkiest jam is a testament to her vision of R&B as musical comfort food. Songs from her three studio albums are well represented. Among them are 'I Care 4 U' and 'More Than a Woman' from Aaliyah; the title track and 'Got to Give It Up' from One in a Million; and 'Back and Forth' and 'At Your Best' from Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. Of course, the universally praiseworthy brand-new tracks--'Come Over,' 'All I Need,' 'Miss You,' and 'Don't Worry'--are the real goods. An accompanying DVD featuring a handful of videos and behind-the-scenes footage makes I Care 4 U crucial for fans. --Kim Hughes
Buyer Reviews :
First Impressions: Good, But could be better...
First of all, i would like to say that i am a huge fan of Aaliyah, and i loved her music BEFORE she died...i didn't use her death as an excuse to like her music...since 1 out of 5 people are...
Well anyway, the album can be defined as a good tribute, but a lot of her major hits are missing. Where is 'If Your Girl Only Knew', 'Four Page Letter', 'The One I Gave My Heart To' just to name a few. And i was disappointed at the fact that 'I Am Music' was missing from the album, since it's technically, the last studio song she did before her tragic death. Honestly, there IS enough room, i mean, theres only 14 songs on the audio disc. Wats up with that? The DvD was pretty good, i have no complaints.
To elaborate a bit more...
1) Back & Forth [70/100] - a good intro song, it took things a bit old school
2) Are You That Somebody [70/100] - Timbaland's beats have really shined in this track...and obviously Aaliyah's vocals
3) One In A Million [70/100] - Aaliyah's breakthru song, it really put her into the r&b scene, and the song remains very special
4) I Care 4 U [90/100] - A very nicely done ballad. The Lyrics were also nicely done by missy elliot. It's a bit slow, but it's atmospheric with the lyrics
5) More Than A Woman [95/100] - A Sorta 'Aaliyah Anthem' in which she proclaims that she is matured and literally 'more than a woman'
6) Don't Know What To Tell Ya [100/100] - honestly, this song shines through the whole album, it has a radio friendly chorus and a nice beat, although it is a bit long [due to the chorus], its still very addictive
7) Try Again [85/100] - The grammy winning song. It sends a vert positive message along with telling a story of love.
8) All I Need [65/100] - The lyrics are nice, but it just doesn't sound right..maybe its the beat? or the fact that she's singing a bit too low on the chorus..
9) Miss You [85/100] - A Song about a past relationship that ended due conflicts with schools and stuff. A good teen cross over adult song
10) Don't Worry [80/100] - It has nice beat...a good flow
11) Come Over [90/100] - A Nice slow jam ballad. Sorta of a twist or Aftermath of 'Miss You'
12) Erica Kane [50/100] - The chorus really killed the song...
13) At Your Best [80/100] - a nice love song, although the beat (if you consider it to be a beat) is kinda, 'not best quality', it really matches well with the lyrics.
14) Got To Give It up (New Remix) [75/100] - Its a nice club song, and much better than the previously released version...
Overall, i am satisfied with spending 17 dollars on the album, but i'm still disappointed on the fact that they could've done MUCH MUCH better...maybe a 20 song audio disc would've been much more satisfying.
(by Andrew)
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