Kelly

At first, I didn't have any intentions on purchasing this CD because I didn't know about it (I don't really listen to the radio so I hadn't heard a single that would alert me to her new CD). I was talking with someone about how amazing Jill Scott's CD is, "Light Of The Sun," and he mentioned Kelly Price and how great her CD is. So I had to buy it and I was not disappointed. As usual, Kelly brings the AMAZING vocals on each track. I love the flow of it and I can listen to the whole CD without skipping around. It's unusual to find a CD that I can simply play without skipping over certain tracks. I am simply excited about this CD because I love to find new music that I can enjoy. All in all, get the CD! 1. "Tired" - This song brings a mix of great vocals and dramatic music arrangements. It's an altogether great way to kick off the CD and bares a great level of excitement of what's to come. 2. "And You Don't Stop" - A fun song with and ol skool party beat. 3. "Not My Daddy" - This is her single which features Stokley (the lead singer of Mint Condition). Awesome combination! This song is another reason I purchased her album. I just love this song and my favorite part is the hook...great key changes and vocal arrangements. 4. "Himaholic" - The song lyrics are creative and innovative. I like how the track is set up...as though she's in an AA meeting but instead of being addicted to alcohol, she's a "himaholic." It's a very cute song and great track. 5. "I'm Sorry" - An anthem to every person who has made a mistake and needs to get themselves back on track. The song is an apology to her. 6. "The Rain" - This is one of my favorites on the CD. The vocals are top notch and the track is a mix between a ballad and R&B. 7. "Vexed" - This is one of my friends' absolute favorite tracks on the CD. It's a fast-paced song that's fun and energetic. 8. "Speechless" - Another favorite of mine. It's a catchy song that will have you singing the lyrics after you hear it. I love the overall arrangement. 9. "Feels So Good" - This song takes after its title because it's a feel-good song. You know those songs you listen to that just puts you in a good mood? Well this is it. 10. "You Don't Have To Worry" - A classic R&B track...taking it back to the basics. 11. "Lil Sumn-Sumn" - When I heard this song, all I could say is, "Girl, I understand how you feel!" Lol. Good writing and as usual, great singing. 12. "Get Right Or Get Left" - INSTANT ATTRACTION! Great way to close out the CD! She cut up on this song and that's all I have to say!

I have to say that this album was highly anticipated by this woman *points at self* and it has definitely lived up to my expectations. From start to finish this album is an instant classic and a MUST have in your collection for any music enthusiast. The production is AMAZING and Kelly is telling a wonderful story with her lyrics. Kelly Price is sanging her face OFF. Just when you thought she couldn't sound any better, umm yeah, she does that and more. "Intervention" is not only a groovy tune BUT a very important message to women in abusive relationships. Clever to put the hotline number in the hook. I love it! "Himaholic" is surely going to be an anthem but its just saying the things that has been on the minds of anyone who has been in love with someone. "Feels So Good" is just that... it feels good when riding in the car with the windows down on a lovely LA day. The strings in "And You Don't Stop" are crazy awesome! This album gives you just enough to have you wanting more but satisfied with the quality of the project. My Block Records is on to something here... Bringing people, not just music, but GREAT music again. Thanks. Cop this Record G.

If you have not gotten this cd yet, what are you waiting for? Kelly has done an amazing job of expressing herself through her songs. The title song Tired tells the whole story of life that people deal with daily. Not my Daddy shows how relationships with men and women are viewed from both sides. It reminds them they are a partnership and equality is important.

I love Kelly Price's voice, she has an enormous vocal gift! I see her as generation X's equivalent to Aretha Franklin. I have acquired most all her solo projects, and as well some of her vocal backgrounding collaborations throughout her years in the industry. This particular project is interesting, her vocal abilities are apparent! Yet it may just well be the writing, and subject matter of the entire project that I cannot currently relate to. It's like Aretha Franklin's younger years before she went to Atlantic Records and began her stint there under the direction of legendary Jerry Wexler, for it's there Aretha Struck the iron hot to truely showcase her talents. I'm hoping that she'll find that right producer, and record lable who get's her, understands, and respects her talent, and creativity knowing how to mix it all together for that soulful universal appeal. I'd like to see Clive Davis, Gamble & Huff, and more seasoned producers even Burt Bacarach & Carol Seger veteran producers see what gems or nuggetts they can contribute to further developing, and further maturing Kelly Price's soulful sound, & style of singing. The best cut off this project for me was the track, and song entitled "Tired". Mind you the rest of this project wasn't weak, nor bad at all either. With a singer like kelly however; it never hurts to have more skillfulled lyricist, with excellent producers expressing a wider subjected scope matter of life's truest, & relateable emotions, about the human condition.

This album was a solid R&B project. You had the throw back flavor of "& You Don't Stop" which puts you in mind of a Patrice Rushen jam. You have the old school soulful flavor of Li'l Sumn-Sumn & Get Right or Get Left. Those jams put you in the mind of an Aretha ballad. Then you have some of the more 90's style R&B with Tired, Not My Daddy, and Himaholic. Finally, I love the "self-love" anthems Kelly brings with I'm Sorry and Feels So Good. All in all, one of the best R&B albums I've heard in a while. No wonder it was Grammy nominated.

c'est une des rares chanteuses r&b/soul contemporaines que j'apprécie mais ici elle gu…. plus qu'elle ne chante!

love it

以前Kelly Priceの声を｢6Ｂ鉛筆の濃さ｣と表現されていた人がいたが、言い得て妙だと思う。デビュー前はMariah Carey のボイス・トレーナーとしての実績をもつ彼女だが、処女作｢ Soul of a Woman ｣を発表したのは26歳と遅咲きの人。 持ち前の体格の良さから産まれる豊潤な声量・声域を十二分に活かした極上ソウル・ボイスはそこらのアイドル・シンガー 達等まとめて吹き飛ばす程の風格と説得力を持つ。特にデビュー・シングル｢Friend of Mine｣の様に他人に裏切られた女 性の悲しみ・怨みといった陰の感情を告白調に歌わせたら絶品だ。 最近ゴスペル畑での活動が目立ったが、企画盤を抜くと５作目となる新作｢Kelly｣は、女性から産まれる生々しい感情の起 伏を、収録されたソープオペラ風恋愛ドラマ12曲に託し歌い上げる。 本作では優秀なプロデューサー・ソングライターであるWarryn Campbellとの共作曲が多くを占め、従来の作品で若干気 になった彼女自身が書くメロディの弱さを見事に克服。貫録の歌と良い曲が揃った久々の秀作となっている。 アレンジは時折弦楽器等織り交ぜるものの、奇をてらわず極めてオーソドックス。主役であるKellyの声が前面に出る様に 創られている為、彼女の言葉が判り易く耳に入り、歌に託されたストーリーをじっくりと聴き手が堪能出来るのが嬉しい。 弦楽器によるシックな導入部を破壊するように、恋人に裏切られ憔悴しきった心を怒りに変えぶちまける｢Tired｣、Mint Con ditionのStokleyとお互いの心が通じないもどかしさを掛けあう贅沢なデュエット｢Not My Daddy｣、失恋の痛手を爽やかに歌 い上げるドラマチックな｢The Rain｣等、やはりバラード群が素晴らしい。 使われる言葉や歌で扱うテーマは極めてシンプルだが、それらの言葉を聴き手の胸を打つ生命力溢れるものに変えてしま うKellyの歌の力に終始圧倒されてしまう。 ぱっと出の若い歌姫にはとても表現しきれない深みのあるフレーズ・ほろ苦い表情には、彼女の13年に登るキャリア、否人 生そのものが刻まれている。大人の鑑賞に耐えうる良質なソウル・ミュージックとして愛されること必至だ。

Kelly never fails to deliver powerhouse vocals and this wonderful album is no different! I love 'The Rain' brings me to tears everytime and please note that her Gospel roots arent completely neglected on this fantastic R&B album !

This is one of the best albums and cannot stop listening to all the tracks i have played it over and over. great album love it