Aaliyah - Aaliyah (Limited Edition Including Bonus DVD)

a lost beauty

This cd is her last while she was still alive.It is not as good as her second one in my opinion because I prefer timberlands beats more and he did more work on her one and a million album so none the less this is is good cd. June 1, 2003

A Beautiful Person, An Amazing Artist

Aaliyah is probably one of the best artists that we were blessed with, in the last 30 years. Each song is amazing, and unique. Each lryic and beat is brand new. Although, I love every track, here are my favorites.

"We Need A Resolution" - The first single, and a wonderful one at that. I love the beat of this song. It has a different sounding kind of chorus. The music video is great too. My favorite song on the album.

"Loose Rap" Another great song, another great beat. Probably my 3rd favorite track on the album.

"Rock the Boat" Another single. Aaliyah died when flying back home from shooting the music video for this song, which gives the song a whole new meaning.

"I Care For U" Aaliyah's favorite track on this album, and my second favorite. Beautifully sung.

"I Refuse" One of the longer tracks, and one of the best.

I love each song, and could go on and on about each piece, but I won't.

This version of Aaliyah's self tittled album comes with a bonus dvd, featuring an intro. by Aaliyah, music videos for songs "One in a Million", "Are you that Somebody", "Try Again", and "We Need a Resolution". At the end it features a behind the scenes look at the album.

Aaliyah may have gone to a better place, but she lives on in her music! May 20, 2003

A Great Album

I finally bought an Aaliyah album after watching her grow over the years. I was impressed with this music, and saddened that it was the last. I don't have to go into detail, since the songs are blowing up the radio. A great body of work, and the DVD is a welcome addition, but it should have included all videos IMHO, like Janet's. April 7, 2003

"Our last Hope for Creativity in R&B Music"

This is the last and final complete work we will hear from Aaliyah and is her most consistent. After a 5 year hiatus from "One In a million" we only heard singles and soundtrack songs which questioned her ability to do a whole lp! Finally in 2001 she delivers one of the most advanced and futuristic works of her career with out the help of Timbaland. Timbaland can be heard on only 3 tracks on this cd, but the rest doesn't disapoint in the least. Actually you can't even tell that Timbaland is missing the other beats are so far fetched! This is a milestone in R&B and it is to bad that the tradition hasn't carried on in others work. AAliyah has always pushed for the future just as Madonna, Janet(until recent album) and Prince did!Packed with the eclecticness that "TLC Fanmail" delivered to the Haunting feel that "Janets Velvet Rope" gave comes AAliyah! This is a master work that will always be looked at a one of the most artistic cd's in history. Fused with European Dance and Trip Hop elements, you can tell that Aaliyah is definitley a diverse music listener. U can also hear the funk delivered a heavy Prince influence through out this mastery of art. I knew that Aaliyah had a good ear when Timbaland & Missy stated that she discovered them for her 1996 "One In a Million LP !" When know one else would give them a chance in the business ! Don't miss the opportunity to own this "Limited Edition" I have 2 copies. The DVD features interviews with Timbaland, Aaliyah, and Keybeats and Static which did a bulk of the production on this lp. Also it features videos such as "One in a Million, Are you that Somebody, We need a Resolution, and Try again. It is a nice package for the money, Aaliyah will be truley missed ! You only run across a leader every 2 decades or so! I believe AAliyah would have surpassed the R&B stature on to stardom and innovativeness! She was definitley capable of being the next big super Icon! Definitley look for songs such as "John Blaze", "Man Undercover", and "I am Music" for further innovations from the late artist.

Arish February 6, 2003

Best Of The Best

I thnik that Aaliyah's Self-titled album could be called on of her best. The whole CD is good and with some tracks laced with Tim's beats, they have good bass in them. Here's a whole list of what i think of all the tracks:
1. We need a Resolution-too crunk!!
2. Loose rap-i like the way she talks about guys that can't get a gurl
3. Rock the boat- this song shows off Aaliyah's naughty side
4. More than a woman- if you haven't heard it, yuo're a loser
5. Never no more-i think that this song shows off her singing abilities really well
6. I care 4 you- even though this song is a good 5 years old, it sounds like it belongs in 2K2
7.Extra Smooth-its not the best song on the CD, but still bangin'
8. read between the lines-this song has a south of the border fell, you'll still lik it
9. U got nerve-this nothin but a kiss off song
10.I refuse- one of my fav songs
11. It's whatever- this is my favorite song!! it has a chill out beat to it
12.i can be- this song has a r&b/rock feel. you hear more beats than vocals
13. Those were the days- aaliyah and her boyfriend don't do anything in this song
14. What if- my other favorite. it sound similar to track 12, but Baby Gurl is mad as hell at somebody for cheatin.

Overall buy the CD. NOt just 'cause its buy aaliyah, 'cause the tracks are all off the rip and its buy aaliyah:) So go out and get it. it worth more than the money your gonna pay for it.
R.I.P. Keep Heaven Singin' December 22, 2002

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