A classic by a Jackson 5-style group that I had ...
924440
A classic by a Jackson 5-style group that I had somewhat forgotten about until it was used in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" soundtrack.
2588738
Grew up with this group.  We have the same album on vinyl, but I bought the single song "Sherry" to use on my Galaxy S5 phone as a ringtone for my daughter, named, yes, "Sherry".
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4283755
Great Old Time Music.  This band plays their very own style, based on traditional styles.  I play Old Time music in a band, and the belief among many white players that this genre belongs and derives exclusively from white musicians.  I believed that for years, myself.  Then I found the Carolina Chocolate Drops and fell in love with their music.  My band played for the senior adult building where I live. There were several black neighbors in the audience. One of the women, a friend who lives near my apartment, told us: "This is the kind of music I grew up with." I am so happy to have discovered this Old Time historical black US American music.
1621025
While I may not be the biggest Fleetwood Mac fan in the world, there is no denying the quality of the records they made in the mid to late `70s. Although not a debut in the true sense of the term, their self-titled 1975 LP was by a brand new lineup and heralded a dramatic change in the band's fortunes. The story of this famous collaboration between California folkies and English blues veterans does not need repeating here but I'll just say that I've always loved "Monday Morning" while "World Turning", "Blue Letter" and "Over My Head" really grew on me. Never really cared for the other big hits on the LP but their reputations as classic rock staples are beyond dispute. I think the true mark of a classic album is that several songs that are not the big, overplayed hits or grab the casual listener as much as the long-time fan are the ones that make the record more memorable to more people. `Fleetwood Mac' though greatly overshadowed by the massive success of its successor is still a great album in its own right and created a true seventies super group out of the almost cult following that a veteran British blues band once had.
1962474
Classic music from one of the most memorable female r&b groups of all time. What I loved about this trio was the fact that despite all the drama, they kept it REAL at all times & never pretended to be something that they were not.

I highly anticipated getting this album like every other fan of theirs after the unexpected success they had with their debut.  I wondered if or how they could top it and boy did they! With the release of their videos for CREEP & RED LIGHT SPECIAL, they signaled that they were moving away from the "little girl" images they'd projected in their debut. But we all know that it was the WATERFALLS video that pushed this album into the stratosphere where it crossed over from r&b to pop and became a monster hit.

To this day those songs above and DIGGIN' ON YOU, KICK YOUR GAME, LET'S DO IT AGAIN & TAKE OUR TIME are still my favorites. I agree with the previous commenter that 5 interludes/skits were totally unnecessary & ruined the flow of the album as a whole for me but overall this disc is an instant classic from an unforgettable trio of women.
1576420
After listening to the New Edition compilation, it is amazing to realize just how many memorable songs came from this supergroup.  The inclusion of early favorites like "Candy Girl", "Cool it Now", and  Bobby's "Girlfriend" take you back to when the group was compared  to the Jackson 5 and for good reason.  The fact that they all had solo  success is a no-brainer.  This CD is a better overall showcase of their  success as opposed to their greatest hits CD, and easily leaves the door  open for another collection of their non-number one hits as well
3578562
I had heard this song when it first came out.  However, my albums are long gone and recently decided to get some digital versions of some old classics.
3046868
I really love the J5 and everything Jackson.  But I absolutely cannot stand to listen to dance hall/reggae.  Every mix is of this type.  I'm sorry, I can't listen to any of the songs without being annoyed.
4200271
One of so many classic songs from the past.  The melody carried by each member of the group is great.
4767790
This is the reissue, not the big money disc. I bought it because I liked this group as both the Sharps and the Rivingtons. I wanted to hear them at their earliest. It is a good doo-wop ballad on the A side. The B side is a B side. Nothing to run out and buy other than for the groups' history.
2640829
I ran across this one when I downloaded "Where I Belong" by this same group. I listened to the sample of this and really liked it :)
4484473
I became aware of this group when living in Puerto Rico in 1975-1979.  They were the first to incorporate the sounds of the natural world part of their recordings.  They used traditional instruments and played traditional music in a wonderfully updated style.  I probably wore out my albums listening to them so often.  I remember attending a concert they played with Roy Brown, another neo-traditionalist, but Roy's songs were more politically oriented.  There was great controversy and some radio stations refused to play their music because it was considered too revolutionary, and might encourage support for the Puerto Rico Independence Movement.  This group is magnificent and their music should not be missed.  Their sound influenced, if not actually started, the global music tradition.
3447631
Forget Arista's too short Heritage Collection, this is the one Jermaine Jackson collection to own.  All of his Pop Top 40 hits are here (kudos to Hip-O for remembering the Top 20 "Let Me Tickle Your Fancy"-backing vocals by Devo!), and it ends with 1992's "I Dream, I Dream."  The liner notes are 2001 up-to-date, the sound is excellent and the worse I can say is that it's missing his much-played (but never charted) 1984 duet with Michael-"Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming."
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I've always respected Mr. Jackson, although I could only call myself a casual fan. His career is one of the longer ones, by modern standards of radio-dependent commercial country music, and I've purchased a couple of his albums over the past two decades. I always liked his affection for traditional artists, those who toiled prior to about 1970, for instance. However, only about six of these 37 songs were actually familiar to me. And on this two-CD set, only about six tracks are songs I don't really need to hear more than once. The rest are very listenable, some quite powerful. To get songs this good, in such quantity, for under ten bucks is a deal no country music fan of any era should resist. Most of my listening happens while driving around my city for my job duties, and Alan Jackson and his various bands, producers and song writers are fine companions indeed.
4416520
This effort by the Jackson 5 proves to be  a commercial success. Michael Jackson is a very, very talented singer and while he takes most of the lead, Jermaine gives it his best on "I Found That Girl". "ABC" is the most well known song on the album and it's sampled a lot even today."One More Chance", "(Come 'Round Here) I'm the One You Need" and "2-4-6-8" are also gems to be heard, also, with Michael sounding so young and fresh. This is one of the Jackson 5's best albums and I definitaly recommend it for any Jackson 5 even if you are not die-hard one.
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All-4-One hopped on the music scene in 1994 and gave Boyz II Men a run for their money. With their blend of great 4-part harmonies as well as a touch of R&B, their style went together very well and was very accepted. In their self-titled dbut album, they try a lot of music styles. Some turned out pretty good, but some might be just brave attempts. Here is the track-by-track review:-
1) So Much In Love ( 2nd Single ):- A classic hit remade with a little bit of modern touch. Sung  cappella, this song truly displays the best of their vocal abilities. Very nicely done. However, the monologue in the middle of the song might make some people shudder.
2) Oh Girl:- A typical slow ballad about a man's devotion to a woman. Not bad, but it might be a little plain to turn into a memorable tune like the previous track.
3) A Better Man:- Another  cappella ballad that sounds very enjoyable because all four of their voices blend together so well. Sometimes, you might forget that the only background accompaniment is their voices!
4) I Swear ( 1st Single ):- The hit that made the group famous & there's a reason why. This is a fabulous tune that has a fabulous melody, memorable lyrics, and great vocal displays. Quite clearly, the best song on this album.
5) Down To The Last Drop:- A syrupy ballad that is better than "Oh, Girl" but still, lacks that little bit of magic of "I Swear" Still, this song is very listenable.
6) Without You:- A slightly different twist. This song has a heavier beat as well as more of a R&B feel to it than the previous tracks. Once again, the melody is a little bit bland and simple. Feels like it's been done.
7) ( She's Got ) Skillz:- A daring attempt at a light hip-hop tune. The song itself is not bad, but their performance leaves a lot to be desired. The leading voice sort of sounds like Justin Timberlake trying to sing hip-hop now... dreadful. The lyrics might have something to do with it as well: "Yum, yum, eat it up. I think I'm in love"? Hmm... corny!
8) Breathless:- The musical arrangement to this song sounds similar to "Without You" The vocal arrangements make them sound like exactly like the title suggests, they're out of breath! Another brave attempt... but the results were a little bit scary.
9) Something About You:- One of the more successful attempt at light hip-hop. Their voices are not as squeaky and less "Justin-like" as the previous 2 tracks. As well, the melody is a lot nicer than the others are.
10) The Bomb:- This will definitely remind you of an early corny Backstreet Boys fast song. Let's just leave it at that.
11) Here If You're Ready:- Sort of like an Usher song now, but written and arranged 8 years ago. ( Remember, I'm writing this review in 2002, and this album was released in 1994 ) This song is so-so, but is a lot better compared to their other R&B attempts.
To sum it up, if you are going to buy this album, definitely listen to tracks 1-5 ( "So Much In Love"& "I Swear" alone is enough to give this album 4 stars! ). As for the rest, you may want to give them a try, maybe you'll like them. However, I do recommend this album, because it is still better than all of the boybands are nowadays. As least All-4-One can SING!
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One of my favorite groups from the early '70's. I was excited to listen to some songs that I have only heard in concert.  Well worth the investment.