Waiting To Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album

Waiting to Exhale is the exception that proves the rule about mish-mash '90s soundtrack albums. Even though it features 22 different female voices, the album boasts a rare continuity because Babyface wrote or cowrote 15 of the songs and produced all 16. Moreover, the gifted R&B artist used every song to explore the film's theme of women trying to balance self-respect and romantic desire. Not only has Babyface (nee Kenny Edmonds) created a fascinating song suite, he has produced one of the best middle-of-the-road-pop, adult- contemporary albums of the decade. Mary J. Blige stakes out a claim as the new diva on the block with an astonishing performance on "Not Gon' Cry." Babyface's music and lyrics suggest a woman barely holding back a swelling flood of anger and heartache, and Blige's brilliant vocal captures both the agitation and the restraint. --Geoffrey Himes Amazon.com

Really good soundtrack

It's the second time I buy it as I lost the first CD. Very romantic, a great soundtrack, timeless. March 25, 2008

Awesome CD!

I had a copy that I let someone borrow and they didn't return. I definitely won't let this one get away from me. All of the songs are great, but one of my favorites is Chaka Khan's rendition of "My Funny Valentine." February 17, 2008

Pure perfection by all

I loved the album. Great music with diverse artists. A must have for all fans out there. January 28, 2008

Waiting To Exhale

This album features the most beautiful soulful voices. I couldn't live without it. Pure perfection. January 11, 2008

Great soundtrack

This is one of those movies and soundtracks that will always be in the collection. It has some really beautiful pieces and I still enjoy listening to it, after all of these years.. December 31, 2007

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