“Daydream” is the best R&B album of the 90s in my opinion. From start to finish the album really showed Mariah's songwriting skills and her keen air for music. Songs like “Melt Away” and “Underneath the Stars” will make anyone who's not in love want to be in love. And we can’t forget the song of the decade. “One Sweet Day” that is just tear jerking and emotional. The album is just epic and never gets old.
Praise Melt Away & OSD
Melt Away is such a looked over diamond in Mariah's disco.
Sade's 'Love Deluxe' album is a masterpiece. It's one of the greatest love albums ever (with lyrics like, 'If you were mine, I wouldn't want to go to heaven'). The combination of the heartbreakingly beautiful lyrics matched with lead vocalist Sade Adu's tender and smooth voice really bring this album together. The rest of the band should be credited as well, for the refreshing and understated productions on the album. Everything from the crisp drums and the soaring acoustic/electric guitars on 'No Ordinary Love' to the hypnotic bass and subtle keys on 'Cherish The Day' are perfect. It's just a flawless album, to be honest.
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Sade takes the world on another sophisticated ride with Love Deluxe. She sticks to her chill and soulful roots while revamping her sound with down-tempo, perfect for the 90s. The blend of Sophisti-Pop, Smooth Jazz, Soft Rock, Soul, Trip Hop, and R&B may seem like a lot, but it works. At one point, Sade opens up and talks about love and romance. She reflects on past passion, showing us deep love, regret, and sadness on tracks like "No Ordinary Love", "I Couldn't Love You More", "Kiss of Life", etc. At another point Sade looks at unemployment and poverty on the tracks "Feel No Pain" and "Pearls". As a whole, I’d say this album is a masterpiece and could even be one of her best albums. An A+ in my book.
Both of y'all write-ups were FLAWLESS so I included both.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAS GODE. Can't believe The Queen made it this high on ATRL Top ten? There's hope after all.
Hope for unexpected choices? Gyal...
MICHAEL JACKSON Thriller
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This album was a vital musical and cultural turning point for black mainstream artists. It makes me want to reach that level of greatness. There is a reason black people salute The KING. We adore you.
It has like 5 good songs MAX.
I love Secrets!!! Talking In His Sleep remains my favorite Toni song and one of my favorite joints from the 90s. It's placed perfectly.
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A mess.