A Very Good Effort, But Needed More Tracks. Firstly it's not the songs on here that are lacking, it's the number of them, although there are several good moments on this album, like `Family Affair', Mo More Drama, 911, I'm Going Down, Be Without you and Not Gon' Cry, it's still not enough and there's certainly a lot missing, I didn't think that much to the new songs either, although I liked the alternate solo verson of `One', which was a bit of a surprise since it was listed as a duet, but overall i think that if Mary intended this as a greatest hits... more info
Soulful Reflections That Transcend Strong! Mary J. Blige is famous for a reason, she shares her life experiences through her music in a very soulful style unlike any other! Her voice is unique, the confident aura is fierce, and the production of the music is high quality. Enjoy an album with an array of songs all showcasing themes of all types to emphasize, learn about, or just enjoy! The Queen of Hip Hop Soul is here! This Japan Import is worth the extra price for the collectors item worth, obi-strip, lyrical shiny booklet, and bonus material.... more info
Could have been better!!! I have loved MJB since What's The 411 and have got to admit that I was a little bit disappointed with this. The 4 new tracks are great and are the reson why I bought this album. But there is nothing from 'Share My World', unless you count 'Not Gonna Cry', which was on the 'Waiting To Exhale' soundtrack to begin with, 'Love & Life' (no big loss), and nothing from 'Mary'!! How the record company could not include 'More Than I Can Say' is beyond me. I have to agree with the other reviewers-this could have... more info
One other point to bear in mind... The previous two reviewers are fully right in suggesting that this album could have been so much better. But then whoever manages Mary's releases for the UK is hardly doing a great job - two consecutive years, great Mary singles have been released in the week before Christmas, and have been lost in the Christmas rush. One point to add to the points made in the two previous reviews is that this album includes a solo version of One, although the packaging still bills it as a duet with U2. However, there... more info
Tracks:
Reflections (I Remember)
We Ride (I See The Future)
You Know
King & Queen - Mary J. Blige, John Legend
No More Drama
Family Affair
Real Love
No One Will Do
Be Without You
I'm Goin' Down
911 - Wyclef Jean, Mary J. Blige
Not Gon' Cry
My Life '06
Be Happy
I'll Be There For You/ You're All I Need To Get By - Method Man, Mary J. Blige
