Reflections (A Retrospective) is the latest Soul CD realeased by the highly talented Mary J Blige who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Mary J Blige fans, and Soul fans alike will be pleased with this one.
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Reflections (A Retrospective). Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Soul music fans will recognize some of the well known contributors on the project including Jimmy Jam and Babyface plus a few other notables as well.
Reflections (A Retrospective) is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it two thumbs up. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy for the Soul fan.
While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2, We Ride, track 4, King & Queen, and track 14, Be Happy.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 6, Family Affair. Good stuff!
Reflections (A Retrospective) Release Notes:
Mary J Blige originally released Reflections (A Retrospective) on Dec 12, 2006 on the Geffen Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Reflections (I Remember)
2. We Ride (I See The Future)
3. You Know
4. King & Queen - (with John Legend)
5. No More Drama
6. Family Affair
7. Real Love
8. No One Will Do
9. Be Without You
10. I’m Going Down
11. 911
12. Not Gon’ Cry
13. My Life ‘06
14. Be Happy
15. I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need To Get By - (Razor Sharp Mix, with Method Man)
Personnel: Mary J. Blige (background vocals); Chucky Thompson, E. Hudson, Jimmy Jam, Babyface, Terry Lewis, Bryan-Michael Cox (various instruments); Raymond Hinton, Paul Pescoe, Mike Scott, Ron Fair, Sharief Hobley (guitar); Gloria Agostini (harp); Regina Carter, Diane Monroe, Lesa Terry (violin); Eileen Fiolsom (cello); ‘Prince’ Charles Alexander (flute); Vincent Henry (alto saxophone); Mark ‘Led’ Ledford, Bruce Purse (trumpet); Daniel Hall, Keyon Harold, Adam Burton, Jarell Banks, Eric Hall (horns); Lenny Underwood (piano); Jim Wright (organ); Young Smoke, Fred McFarlane, Loren Dawson, Mark C. Rooney, Camara Kambon (keyboards); Eric Hudson, Robert ‘JJ’ Smith, Mike Elizondo, B. Cox, Victor Bailey (bass guitar); Kevin ‘K-Dog’ Johnson, Rexell Hardy (drums); Mark Morales (drum machine); Frank Colon (percussion); Alex Richburg, Avenue (Rhino) (drum programming); Tabitha Brace, Jessyca Wilson, LaTonia Hughes, Jewelynn Green, La Tonya J. Blige, David Hughes , David Hurst, Terri Robinson, Big Jim Wright (background vocals). Additional personnel: Wyclef Jean (vocals); Method Man (rap vocals); John Legend (background vocals).
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