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Summary: R. Kelly - TP2. Com
Comment: Normally i like to be alot more in depth with my reviews and really break down albums for you guys. But honestly, theres really not a whole lot to be said about this album besides its the best R&B album of the last 20 years, from the best R&B singer/producer/songwriter of the last 20 years, period. There really isnt words that can express how truly amazing this album is. Its in a league of its own. And the sad thing about it is, this album really gets looked over alot. It doesnt get nearly the credit it deserves. R. Kelly created a masterpiece with this album. This album is what helped make R. Kelly the legend he is today. He is our generations Marvin Gaye, but better. No offense to Marvin, because he is a legend as well, but even Marvin hasnt been able to accomplish half of what Kells has. And this album just shows how bright of a star Kells is. His star is blinding. But i still dont think he gets the credit he deserves. People shouldnt even be considering Usher better than R. Kelly. Ushers not even close. Usher is damn good, i love Usher. But no one comes close to R. Kelly. Say what you want about his private life, and his scandals, but he is untouchable in the music industry, plain and simple. And this album couldnt have been made by any other artist in the industry. TP2 is a front to back classic. Every song is good, so i dont think i can really say much about any songs in particular. I mean, if i had to absolutely pick one song that i like the best, it would be a toss up between the sugary sweet mellow accoustic laced "All I Really Want", The ultimate love song that makes you wanna just fall madly in love "Just Like That", and the really good mid tempo love song "I Decided". And the other 16 tracks are all just as good. Just trust me, if you any sort of respect for the man or the genre, buy this album.
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UNTOUCHABLE (A+++)
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Summary: TP-2.Com - actually 4.5 stars
Comment: Without a doubt R. Kelly is one of the most prolific male r&b artists who I agree with another poster is on the level of Marvin Gaye. Early on I noticed the similarities between the two in their music - the ability to sing truly moving songs that touched on spirituality while at the same time writing/producing & singing some of the most sensuous & sexually charged songs.
I bought this cd initially for the standout track, I WISH - the song touched my heart and in my opinion is one of R's greatest hit singles. I gave the disc 4.5 stars because at 19 tracks it is bloated and contains a few filler tracks that should've been left off but it's easy enough to skip over those.
The songs that stay on repeat for me are: STRIP FOR YOU, JUST LIKE THAT, FIESTA, A WOMAN'S THREAT, DON'T YOU SAY NO, THE STORM IS OVER & I DECIDED.
Two other tracks get honorable mention: THE REAL R KELLY - a hilarious skit and FEELIN ON YO BOOTY - I truly thought he'd lost his mind the first time I heard this song, particularly the operatic ending but over time I've come to appreciate his vocal performance & ignore the song content.
Listening to this disc again makes me appreciate what a stand-out r&b artist R Kelly was and I long for him to regain the creative flow that he had during his early years.
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Summary: it's r kelly
Comment: come on this is one of his best albums to me. i mean they're a couple joints that i dont care for but i like 90% of it
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Summary: Modern Marvin Gaye
Comment: This is absolutley the best r&b album. You have to admire R's honesty in his lyrics. Lyrics such as "when you leave up out my room, you're gonna be wakin bowlegged". This is the best music to f%$! to. Love it!!
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Summary: 12 Play Part 2
Comment: R. Kelly's 12 Play from 1993 was one of his best albums in the catalogue, the second version of it released in 2000 wasn't as good as his albums flwless first album but it was good nonetheless. The both album's main theme is sex and despite some non-sexual songs like "I Wish" and "Storm Is Over" this song is mostly about that subject. While it isn't as good as 12 Play it's great compared to T-3 and an album to put on the purchase list.
It all starts with "Strip For You", a laid-back sexy song that suits R. Kelly perfect. "R&B Thug" is slicker and more uptempo, "The Greatest Sex" is fullfilling the album concept, but it's not among the better songs of this album. "I Don't Mean It" and "Just Like That" are both slow jams, the first one however is more romantic though. "Just Like A Freak" is another sex song, If you hadn't understood that? but this song feautures rap and latin influenced music and it's unique to this album. "Fiesta" is also latin-influenced and on this album version Jay-Z doesn't appear. "Don't You Say No" yet another so-so slow jam.
"One Me" is also a slow jam, I think this is one of the better. "I Wish" is defenitely the best, but ironically it's not about sex at all, but about friends that died. A hit single and a very touching mid tempo song when R. Kelly shows his best side. "A Woman's Threat" is a midtempo, and also single released I think. "I Decided" continues the sexy trend. "I Mean (I Don't Mean It)" is a midtempo where he perform backround lyrics for himself. "All I Really Want" is great soul, but it sounds more like a song made for Tyrese then the usual R. Kelly song. "Feeling On Ya Booty" is surprisingly good, but dirty. The last song "Storm Is Over" is the second best, only after "I Wish" and neither a sex song, it reminds me of "I Believe I Can Fly", a ballad that also feautures gospel choirs.
So, what's the verdict?. A good album defenitely, You knew the dilemma already before you bouht it, so don't expect this to be a "R Kelly" or "R" but surprisingly enough it features a few non sex single and they are actually some of the best on the entire album. It may feature a few too many songs (17 if we count the remix of "I Wish" and some are not as good as others, but on the other hand the high points lift this album to great votes. Not one of his best, but not too far behind. If You're New start with the eponymous "R. Kelly" or "R".
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