Misunderstood Fergie or Not?
591374
When he read this book Prince Andrew must have wept.  How could he treat a woman like this?  I know he's the Queen's favourite son but surely Sarah deserved better.  I was surprised to read how indifferent he was to her "liaisons" after they married.  She must have thought she had it all.  Would love to be there if Andy ever meets up with authors Hutchins and Thompson.
3166102
I remember when this album came out, Fergie was practically the biggest pop star for a while. I never was a huge of the black eyed peas. The overplay their crap way too much. So when Fergie came out as a solo act,and I wasn't execpting her to be huge. Boy was I wrong. There were several hit singles, and Fergie seemed like she was everywhere(as far as music goes...). I mean let's face it,she can sing, She's hot, and she had good producers for this album. I thought Fergilicous was awful! London Brdige wasn't too bad, but got really old after a while. Clumsy had to be my favorite track because it has great beats, and her voice doesn't annoy me. Big Girls Don't Cry seemed as if it were missing something. Like it needed an extra kick to it, if it did then it would have been as good as Irreplaceble by Beyonce for me. The beginning of Glamourous was funny,but the song sucked. Overall, if you like hiphop pop then you should buy this cd, if not then don't waste your money or time!
458662
This song, in my opinion, is the epitome of pink. Somber sounding with an uplifting message, clever thoughtful lyrics shaped into a pop song and a sprinkle of defiant obscenities that feel self serving. Her heart is always in the right place but I have mixed feelings about hearing the phrase "Effing perfect." Considering the source I'm probably supposed to feel uneasy about it. I think that uneasiness was pink's objective, it keeps you listening; keeps you on your toes. I still prefer the clean version, however. Btw amazon, forcing me to type "Effing" instead of "****ing" is a load of meekrob, and it's hella annoying. A bit backwards censoring a review of an uncensored song don't you think?
2150691
I have seen her performances on TV while in the Philippines. She has a movie that is a first for her and it's in English. She has been compared to Celine Dion. Well what I've heard puts her in a class by herself. And if I'm not mistaken she writes a lot of her own material something that Celine Dion doesn't do.

The people in this country are missing out big time because they take the Filipino for granted. One only has to look to groups like Journey who have a Filipino as their lead singer.
3938889
Jilly from Philly is coming out the shoot smokin,I'm a big Roots fan and I expected something along that line. But she flipped it another way. Seems to be old schoolwith the freshest production. She's gonna be a force out there.
2368864
Rihanna makes me fidgety. I feel something for her that could be described either as intense romantic infatuation or perplexed dread. Or maybe intense romantic dread.

Here's the issue: On the one hand, her notes often emit a genuine sensuality that feels so cherry-ringing true. On the other hand, her lyrics often make a cheap play to the 12-year-old mp3-buying segment by offering, for example, cheers to the freakin weekend, as if she in her millionaire music-industry status has a freakin weekend that she eagerly anticipates. (I won't drink to that.)

The issue, I think, is that I can't tell what Rihanna's intentions are. What is she trying to create? Art or commerce? Expression or commodity?

If it's art/expression, it's not terribly high on depth or complexity. In other words, it's not the type of stuff that gets critics excited. But it can still get me excited as long as it's honest, as long as she *feels* what she creates, as long as she creates her music asking what feels true or right or good rather than what's likely to earn $$ or chart position.

But then I wonder if I'm giving her too much credit. Is it even right to say that "she" creates "her" music, or is she just the frontwoman of Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc. et al.? And that's why Rihanna's music makes me fidgety, because I'm not even sure I'm listening to "Rihanna."
2889501
There are one or two songs that I car a bit less for, but that's a personal preference. I also have a bit of trouble with "Return to Me" (I think it's on this album. SuBo gives it her all. I, personally, would prefer a bit less. No offence intended.
1641863
I put this album in and felt like there must be some kind of mistake.  Is it possible that it was burned incorrectly?  Was there some stripe of problem with my cd player?  All of these explanations would be more reassuring than the truth - an album so terrible that there's just no excuse for it.  I feel like someone played a prank on me.  Be sure to listen to the samples before springing for this.  Trust me.
4168434
I love M.I.A. but this sounds more like an impostor. The best track she has out so far is Born Free. The rest of her stuff lately is sounding more like record label exec's produced it.

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2577849
I saw the reference to Billy being a woman too.  Wow!  Anyway, maybe he's more in touch with his feminine side on this album, more than so even in his vulnerablity shared in Adore.  Good album overall, but I'll wait for his promise of the smashing pumkins returns, as he's put out on his website.  Check it out.
4504405
Not sure I can understand someone who can claim to have known Eliane's music since her early days (back in the '80s) and proceed to say this is some of her finest work......really? It should be audibly (painfully, in my case!) clear that her current record label told her to disregard her musical personality & talent and go mainstream by sticking to the 'blonde-babes-do-pseudo-jazz' concept - because it makes money. As Eliane is of advancing age she throws in skimpy clothes and her ample assets as.....what? Attempt to making this insipid brew of saccharine-honey-dripping-public-toilet-background-muzak remotely palatable? I sincerely hope Eliane is just going through some sort of midlife crisis; I wish her speedy recovery, and let's hope she will eventually regain focus and her unique 'joy de vivre' reflected in her true artistic talents that have delighted many of us for so long......
732900
Although I won't say that she's trying to be Tori Amos, no one could acheive that, she definetely is not doing anything so impressive. Her lyrics sound even more self-obsessed than Tori's. It's like she's trying to  be philosophical, but it's not quite working. I feel the same anger and  guilt she does, but I want a singer who demands and includes me at the same  time, whereas Fiona Apple just seems to be venting her anger towards me. I  want you to understand my pain and make me feel better, not to feel guilty  for your pain! If she got some singing lessons, actually played the piano  (does she just say she plays the piano, 'cause I've never seen her do so),  and didn't try to solve her problems with rage but with understanding, she  would be a much better artist. I respect her though for trying. Good luck  Fiona in discovering you might actually have more talent than you show.
1703200
Well, after reading several of the reviews posted it became obvious that some people did not actually listen to the lyrics (and judging from what they wrote, I can see why...) There is a lot of dirt talk going on here and I feel that many are missing the message of the song. Sure the chorus, which teases the man into wishing his girl friend looked and acted like a Pussycat Doll, is a bit cringe inducing and stuck on itself. But, the verses is where the real message is. This group singles out a man with a protective moman, teases him, and then says "no" because they don't want to "mess up a happy home". The song is all about... you got it... a strip tease. The singer is not really looking to get laid but she is looking to have a good time and getting a man to be into her may just do the trick.
The song itself is a catchy little ditty. It is not like most pop songs out today although you can sense a little hint of Britney somewhere in there. (Slave To U anybody?) Cee Lo Green, a very talented hip hop rapper/singer helps with production and I am fairly certain he provides backround vocals. The Busta Rhymes version is more dull than the album version, but still not bad.
And while I think the song is catchy, I can not totally overlook the fact that this song was sung earlier this year by umknown Tori Alamaze. She deserves the credit for making a witty song... and while it may seem like stealing, maybe it is a wonderful compliment that her song has already been remade so shortly after its release.

NOTE: The Pussy Cat Dolls is a performance group who is famous for its racy dancing techniques and famous guest celebrities such as carmen Electra and Scarlett Johanson. They are not a singing group by trade, although they are branching into music. Bottom line: these ladies may be new to the "music" scene but have been in the entertainment buisness far longer and are no spring chickens.
3257787
This is a good song and all but why is Colbie half naked on the cover? Isn't this song supposed to celebrate inner beauty of women and not make them sex objects. It's sad to see artists or producers (whoevers idea it was) to contradict themselves, Colbie doesn't need to be a sex object on her cover to sell a song about anti objectifying women. Kinda like pink on her song stupid girls, why does pink always look like a sex object?
2041550
The woman herself didn't want a Greatest Hits released..

And I can agree with that. Although she's had a number of hits ("Candy" being her biggest one), a lot of her songs were just minor hits and she's only had really ... I guess 4 albums released (I included "I Wanna Be With You", even though 1/2 of it is "So Real" [her first album])...

The videos and the [soundtrack] songs are what's really worth investing into. Other than that, there's nothing all that much to rave about..

Bring on the next album, Mandy!
4401027
The only song that is not my cup of tea is the Sound Proof Room; still a pretty sexy song, but the arrangement is odd. Outside of that the album is diverse and rich. I did not waste my money. Her voice is just a pretty as her look, vain I know, but hard to miss. I listened to her mixtape at least once a day when it came out so having a full version of Refill is really nice.

My final thought it I wanna hug Elle and "..say girl you are So Fly you don't have to wish it..". I plan on making sure my baby girl realizes how pretty she is as well.

Perfectly Imperfect my ass, more like Just Perfect the way God made you...:-)
4377050
While the Christmas music on this album is certainly representative of Diana Krall's considerable talent and masterful interpretations, I just can't get past the cover image.

Come on, Diana: It's a CHRISTMAS album! What's with the legs spread, high heels, head thrown back? Hey, if this album was called, "Love After Midnight" or "Exotic Standards" or "I Just Did Four Guys and I'm Exhausted," believe me, I'd be all over it. But it's a CHRISTMAS album. I've seen you perform, and the discrepency between your real personality and what's portrayed on your albums is pretty striking. I know you're not that full of yourself, and I know you're mostly about the music. Hey... give us a wink or a sexy smile here or there, but leave it at that.

I'm a huge Diana fan, and I'm well aware that most of her criticisms (even from her peers) come from those who believe a serious jazz talent can't have the combination of skills AND good looks. How wrong. To me, though, it seems like Diana's PR people are focusing on the latter. Worse, they're trying WAY too hard. It's hard to figure out how her music is complemented by these cheesy covers.

Please start over. Go back to classic, understated and refined--the sexy diva aspects of Diana Krall will come naturally.