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Japanese release contains two extra songs ("Nodding Off," and "Finally").
Personal turmoil has always proved to be a creative elixir for musicians, so it's not surprising that Brandy Norwood would dip into that well for inspiration on her fourth album, AFRODISIAC. In addition to her transformation from a teenage pop/TV star to an international music sensation, the 25-year-old vocalist followed motherhood with a divorce and also stepped away from longtime production partner Rodney Jerkins. In the process, Brandy cast herself in a much sexier and more mature light, which is reflected throughout these 15 songs.
Brandy's wisest moves were enlisting hip-hop guru Timbaland behind the boards and bringing Kanye West along for the ride as well. The Timbaland-produced songs, particularly the snappy title cut (with its intricately layered vocal tracks) and the slow-rolling funk of "Focus," gurgle with the Virginia-based maestro's trademark staccato beats and rich production style. Chicago native West is equally impressive, dueting with Brandy amid sweet, Gamble & Huff-flavored string arrangements in the autobiographical "Talk about Our Love." With its engaging and expressive tracks, AFRODISIAC proves to be another victory for the old adage about great art emerging from emotional pain.
Japanese pressing of the urban/pop diva's fourth album features 16 tracks including 2 bonus tracks, 'Nodding Off' (exclusive) & 'Finally' (Australia & Japan bonus track). Warner. 2004.Rolling Stone (p.116) - 4 stars out of 5 - "Brandy lets her cool voice stream through jams that, as one hot track is titled, 'Focus'." Rolling Stone (p.141) - Included in Rolling Stone's Top 50 Records Of 2004 - "[N]ot only her best but also the year's outstanding R&B disc." Entertainment Weekly (pp.85-6) - "AFRODISIAC, Brandy's meatiest album to date, also sports a few superior dance numbers..." - Grade: A- Vibe (pp.139-40) - 3 1/2 out of 5 - "[M]ature-layered music....Timbaland crafts a befitting backdrop for Ms. Norwood to reintroduce herself as a full-grown woman....It's here crazy, sexy, cool revival that's the true bliss of this fourth coming." Afrodisiac Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)   Brandy At Her Ultimate Best While "Full Moon" remains to be her best vocal production yet. "Afrodisiac" still hones the crown for Brandy's versatility, and still shows her unique signature that many artist have and will try to imitate for years to come. "Afrodisiac" offers production from Cee-Lo Green, Timbaland, Kanye West, And Brandy her self."Afrodisiac" is one of those albums where you could leave it on continous play, and never get tired of it, it is pure ear candy. The title track shows Timbalands signature licks, which could easily almost be mistaken for Aaliyah "More Than A Women", as the guitar riffs "You fulfill my every desire" shows Brandy is all grown up and not afraid to show who she is and what she wants. The lead single "Talk About Our Love" shows the power of a timeless sample, and brings chills down your spine as soon as the track starts, although Kanye's rap is a little shaky,the track shows Brandy's key vocal points, and her addicting vocal runs and riffs. On a more darker note, Brandy's expresses to her lover or "Ex" on the Coldplay sampled track ("I Tried")That she knew all about his ways and games, although Brandy may swear a bit on Afro, it is often not caught. On a more confident basis "Who I Am" shows a certain slice that "B-Rocka" is aware of all the ups and downs that love has offered her and thanks her Ex making her what she is today. The titles highlight track has to be the most reflective track that "Afro" has to offer, "Should I Go", Brandy asks her fans and including the late Aaliyah even, if she should go or stay in the industry,"Should I Go Should I Stay, Im in control either way". On this addition of "Afrodisiac", Brandy shows that she is all grown and sexy, the album scrap "Nodding Off" which made it to all the overseas editions of "Afro", shows Brandy was feeling an certain way, but her lover fails to "Fulfill" her desire,"I had Jones for ya/But it seems ya lost. In the process of recording "Afrodisiac", "Nodding Off" was originally to be put on the project, but was scrapped for what Atlantic and Brandy ultimately wanted to become "Afrodisiac". Submitted by nuahs42 (St.Louis, MO)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
afrodisiac omg.. dis album is numba one in my list.. is full of life experince what everyone goes through everyday Submitted by nautiexbixnatue (modesto, ca 95351) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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