- Cool
- We belong together
- Since u been gone
- Hollaback girl
- Because of you
- Forbidden love
- It's like that
- Luxurious
- What You Waiting For?
- Push
The only album I don't like out of these is Breakaway. I bought it when it first came out, but threw it in the trash after a month or two. Listening to it again is giving me 2004 teas.
1. What You Waiting For?
2. Get Together
3. Cool
4. Hung Up
5. We Belong Together
6. Rich Girl
7. Sorry
8. Jump
9. The Real Thing
10. Behind These Hazel Eyes
Such a fantastic collection of albums! I'm really looking forward to the countdown. It's going to be so competitive with all these amazing songs.
Love. Angel. Music. Baby: 8.08
Its average would be higher if not for the terrible and borderline racist "Harajuku Girls." Otherwise, Gwen excels on the strength of New Wave synth-pop inspiration ("Cool," "The Real Thing") and manic, propulsive energy ("What You Waiting For?", "Danger Zone"). My favorite rediscovery was "Bubble Pop Electric," whose genius had never fully struck me before.
Breakaway: 8.58
I can see where Ace is coming from; a couple of the rockier cuts have not aged well. But that's a small portion of the album. Kelly still shines on the deeply personal ballads, and "Since U Been Gone" remains pop perfection.
The Emancipation of Mimi: 8.78
If the rate caused me to truly reconsider anything, it's how exceptional this album is. Back when it first came out, I didn't really appreciate the fantastic R&B and gospels cuts that make up its substance, including "Mine Again," "Circles," "Your Girl," "I Wish You Knew," "Joy Ride" and "Fly Like a Bird." This time around, their pure beauty really struck me.
Confessions on a Dancefloor: 8.92
Utterly brilliant. It's a nice reminder of how good Madonna can still be when she's not pandering to young audiences that don't even know who she is. If "Get Together" is not in the top five, this rate will have failed.