Brandy - Full Moon

Hot and engulfing. 4.3 stars.

This is a modern classic. The production here is timeless and Brandy once again, brings it!

The most irresistible tracks:

Full Moon (tied for second best Ballad with He Is)
I Thought
When You Touch Me
All In Me
What About Us?
Anybody (awesome, darker production)
Nothing (great ballad. Probably the best here.)
It's Not Worth It
He Is (second best ballad)
WOW
Die Without You

Brandy has grown up, her vocals have matured and become more powerful, and she has yet again, set a signature singing style that's grown and very, very sexy. Soothing is what I would say to describe this CD in a simple word.

I love that she is the head vocal producer for the album, because it takes talent to do. Like Miss Whitney Houston (Thank you, Whitney for kicking that crazy addict to the damn curb!)

All in all, a solid effort. The last track is a great, great outro and will make you feel at ease. I think they should've left Another Day In Paradise for this album too. It would have been one of the few midtempos present.

Loved the ballads to pieces, and Brandy brings some of her great songwriting to the forefront once again. Big ups to Mike City for writing the title track, Full Moon by himself!

4.3 stars.

November 3, 2007

This classic album is beautiful from beginning to end, a Masterpiece!!

Okay people, if you want a real rnb album, then you came to the right place because 'Full Moon' is what you are looking for. This album will fulfill every craving you have for soulful music. The production is genius and the songs are beautiful. Brandy has always had a good production team and they really know how to write for her because the songs are real personal. This album really lets you know Brandy as an adult. It is soo different from the previous album 'Never Say Never'. I can honestly say that I don't have any favorites because this album is the BOMB from top to bottom, but I will say that I am a ballard girl so I tend to lean towards the ballards as far as putting tracks on repeat. With this album you get one intro and 16 songs so you get a real deal for your money. When I say that every track is fire, trust me. She even has a duet with Ray J on the last song, 'I'll die without you'. Back in the day, a lot of people felt they had to choose between her and Monica, but now I hope we all realize that we don't have to choose, we can have both. I wasn't the biggest Brandy fan in the beginning but now, after hearing Full Moon, I immediately purchased her follow up, 'Aphrodiac', which is also a nice album. The one thing that you will appreciate about Brandy is that her voice is so smooth, soulful and controlled. She has a soft and husky voice that can be classified as smooth and seductive and she can blow!! I am soo in love with this album that I listen to it everyday. The good thing about this album is that it is timeless, meaning you will be able to listen to it 10 years from now. Her music is very refreshing, considering what we are being fed these days. This is why I went back, because I was craving real rnb music. Back then, it was just about the music, now it's about the image. So people, if you love real rnb music as much as I do, then pick up this album, You will be one happy camper. September 27, 2007

Brandy's Phases

"Full Moon" found Brandy reaching a moment where she was ready to grow as an artist. She again enlisted Darkchild (Rodney Jerkins, et al.) to set-up the musical backdrops that caused "Never Say Never" to become one of the best R&B records of it's time. So, the question in 2002 was, did Brandy bring the goods?

In one word, yes. The arrangements on "Full Moon" divide between the stunning adult balladry & sharper, urban driven dance material. Though the sound is more dark at times, more sensual, & it seems that the transition of adulthood wasn't that hard for her.

On the dance end, you have "What About Us", the lead single. This mechanized, deep grind of a groove was the perfect vehicle for the angst of the subject of a spurned lover. The British two-step inflected "All In Me" is another highlight, & sits next to the dizzying, heavy handed bass laden "I Thought" perfectly. From the urban dance perspective, Brandy paints herself as a modern-day Jody Watley vocally & from a compositonal standpoint. There wasn't a better female empowered anthem that could move you like "What About Us?" at the time since "Looking For A New Love".

For further allusions to Jody comparions, the vocals on the previously mentioned ballads are the true treat. Sensual, probing, emotionally poignant, & convicted. While Brandy didn't handle (beyond some co-write credits) majority of the songwriting, the passion she sings with makes these songs all hers. The title track sets the compostional mood for the ballads. Harder beats, paired with violin & piano work, & Brandy's voice for organic purposes blend here. This pairing of studio wizardry & more soulful elements helps make these ballads warm & inviting.
It drives home the hauntingly spectacular "It's Not Worth It". This song features backing vocals from Michael Jackson, though credit is only listed in the liner notes, it sounds incredible. Brandy's vocals at the fore & Michael's at the back sound like Brandy singing over an old, mournful 1970's soul gem. Other notables include the fitting tribute to the P.M. Dawn classic "I'd Die Without You" (with brother Ray J on vocals), "WOW" wows in it's honesty, & the sweet come-ons that are "When You Touch Me" & "Like This" charm without effort.

Overall, despite the length, "Full Moon" is a rewarding listen. One that brings Brandy's need to connect through thoughts on matters of lonliness, unrequited love, infidelity, true love, romance, & finding oneself in another successfully. Highly recommended. November 20, 2006

brandy's best work ever!

Till this day it still amazes me how Brandy released this fabulous album in 2002, and yet no-talents like ashanti were getting more attention than her. Brandy and Rodney Jerkins both hit their creative peak with this CD, which is full of r&b and pop tunes with a futuristic millenium sound to it. October 31, 2006

Fantastic :-)

As I download my cd's onto my ipod, I'm revisiting my old cd's and I came across this gem again.
Brandy has always been one of my favourites. This cd is one of her best; it's some of her most mature music. It's full of great songs and the beautiful voice that keeps getting better with each release. My favourite tracks here are Full Moon, the beautiful remake of Die Without You, WOW and the stunning Love Wouldn't Count Me Out. She is very talented and her vocal range shines throughout this great cd. If you are a fan of hers, this cd has to be in your collection. It's beautiful and I highly recommend it. October 21, 2006

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