this needs instant reappraisal! this was such a fun listen. i completely disagree that the songs don't pull you in. there are a few songs here and then that have less star power, but this was over an hour of fantastic production and pretty vocals. there were some great slow jans like 'anatomy 1on1' and also she brought HOUSE on 'whatever bitch'. deserved so much better.
Mýa's most quintessential album. It goes without saying that it starts on a high with songs you may already know, but, if you give it a proper chance, you'll discover some true gems down the line.
There's a spring/summery vibe about this body of work, but not the typical sweaty long excruciating kind of day, but the gentle breeze and sun caressing your skin kind, if that makes sense. Such a smooth listen and while it doesn't feel truly conceptual, there's enough ... read more
Mya actually consideres this her best work and I really understand why as this was the first album that she got full creative control over and this is significantly more consistent than her sophomore effort 3 years prior despite the highs not being as high as Fear Of Flying. While the album takes a small dip in quality in the 2nd half due to the blends of Dance, R&B and Reggae, some of the songs on that half like After The Rain, Real Compared To What with Common and Whatever Bitch saves ... read more
| 1 | My Love Is Like...Wo 3:29 | 92 |
| 2 | Fallen 3:34 | 92 |
| 3 | Why You Gotta Look So Good? 4:39 feat. Lloyd Banks | 76 |
| 4 | Step 3:15 | 77 |
| 5 | Sophisticated Lady 3:51 | 71 |
| 6 | No Sleep Tonight 4:12 | 77 |
| 7 | Anatomy 1On1 4:35 | 84 |
| 8 | Hurry Up 4:29 feat. Gunz | 75 |
| 9 | Things Come & Go 3:57 feat. Sean Paul | 74 |
| 10 | You 4:08 | 79 |
| 11 | After the Rain 3:57 | 76 |
| 12 | Late 4:44 | 74 |
| 13 | Whatever Bitch 4:20 | 80 |
| 14 | Taste This 4:36 | 70 |
| 15 | Take a Picture 3:29 | 71 |
| 16 | Free Fallin' 3:54 | 64 |
| 17 | Real Compared to What 3:58 Bonus Track feat. Common | 74 |