Tweet - It's Me Again

Great CD

Tweet is such an underrated singer. She has a great voice and her second CD is just as good as the first. March 21, 2008

We miss u Tweet :-(

Honestly, "Turn Da Lights Off" is still not the best track on the album that showcases her vocals, depth, and growth. But I knew that she would do it AGAIN. Tweet is just pure talent and her voice evokes so much emotion and this time around- STRENGTH. Right now my favorite tracks are:

"You"- she sings "I don't know why, I saw a prize in you....."

"Iceberg"- talking bout how she searched the world for him and
he turned so so cold, I can relate.

"Steer"- this in my opinion should be a single, the beat is off
glass, the words are on point and her voice just does
it. "I remember what you said, while you were
laying in my bed. Believing every word you said,
you putting crazy thoughts in my head."

"I'm Done"- not saying that she is giving up on love, but next
go round she is telling love to make it "worth her
while". But in the meantime she is done putting up
with drama and "many sleepless nights". All of us
who love hard can relate to this.

I love the entire album and I love Tweet's presence as an artist and as a real down to earth person. For those of us who are not completely absorbed in this Lil' Jon or Ciara era, this is what it is about. Real music.......Like I said before when she released "Southern Hummingbird", Tweet to me is R&B and Soul music's saving grace. Support her and buy the album, it is well worth it.........
July 24, 2007

For Better Or Worse, Not The Tweet We Grew To Love

If there's anything that makes R&B singer / songwriter / guitarist Tweet stand out from the pack, it's her naturally raw sexuality (in other words, she doesn't rely on breathy come-ons and lyrical sleaze, with the possible exception of her irresistible debut single "Oops") and her surprising vocal and musical restraint (in other words, she doesn't resort to melismatic caterwauling à la Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, etc.). "Southern Hummingbird", the debut album of this talented, New York-born songstress, was a near-perfect set of R&B/Soul-leaning material, so Tweet naturally has a lot to live up to, especially after a 3-year absence and a debut single that'd probably be one of the raunchiest, sexiest and weirdest R&B songs of 2002, if not this decade ("Oops", featuring a disarming verse by Missy Elliott).

Unfortunately, there is nothing here on "It's Me Again", Tweet's sophomore album, that even comes close to matching the aforementioned song, and the actual album as a whole doesn't match up to her debut in terms of quality. Ironically, the worst tracks tend to be the ones with Missy Elliott's and/or Timbaland's fingerprints - Missy Elliott's annoying shouting and unnecessary guest verses ruin potentially good songs like the Funk-lite, minimalist club cut "Things I Don't Mean" and the otherwise sexy slow jam (and lead single) "Turn The Lights Off" (though I can't congratulate Missy Elliott for her vocal contributions, I applaud her for incorporating Nat King Col's "Lost April" & portions of Luther Vandross' "If This World Were Mine" so effectively on the latter song); "We Don't Need No Water" is straight-up garbage, driven by weak, minimalist production that works against Tweet's (usually) smooth croon and Missy Elliott's (usually) appealing personality; and Tweet's soulful, smooth voice seems to get swallowed up by Timbaland's mix of sound effects and instrumentation on the God-awful track "Steer".
The only other piece of filler on the album is "Two Of Us", a balladic duet between her daughter Tashawna (surprising or not, she sounds like a mini-Tweet, if that's possible) that's as sentimental as it is cheesy.

However, there are gems to be found, most of them coming from moments when Tweet and cohorts switch up the tempo without screwing anything up. "Iceberg" is a beautiful, Latin guitar-driven ballad that opens up with smooth horns before Tweet proceeds to mourningly sing of a "sinking" relationship (yes, I notice the pun); "When I Need A Man" is a sexy, up-tempo club number that beautifully blends R&B, Funk, Soul and faint Middle-Eastern musical influences with Tweet's surprisingly strident vocals; lively drums and piano keys steadily rush beneath Tweet's confident vocal delivery on "Sports, Sex & Food", a generally dead-on (if not cynical) tutorial into a typical man's heart; and "Cab Ride", which contains material from the theme song to TV show Taxi ("Angela") and is driven by a soothing flute, is another beautiful ballad that's both relaxing and depressing at the same time.

For better or worse, the rest of the album is pretty much more of the same music you've heard before, only that's it's executed with less emotion and enthusiasm. After listening this album, I was no longer surprised as to why this album failed to match up to "Southern Hummingbird" commercially or critically. Lets hope Tweet comes back a third time around to blow us away again like she did before. Until then...3.5 stars!

5 Best Tracks:
"Iceberg"
"When I Need A Man"
"Cab Ride"
"Sports, Sex & Food"
"Could It Be (feat. Rell)"
February 3, 2007

a little below average

Tweet disappoints with a very slow-paced, boring set where almost every song sounds the same. Most songs are half-baked ideas or just plain lackluster and uninspired. A few tracks prove to be worthy of a listen, but most could have been left behind. November 10, 2006

Part II

It's Me Again is the sophomore effort from Tweet with elements of sophistication and mature sound. Nine of the sixteen tracks, Tweet either written or co-written for a personal touch for this album. Missy Elliott, who Executive Produced this project, took part in some co-writing of seven tracks, featured on three, and co-produced or produced seven tracks as well to assure the success of this album, but Tweet actually has talent and don't need to shadow Missy's success for her own. This album begins with "Intro (It's Me Again)" that has a mature feel with a gospel twist as she thanks for the opportunity given to release new material as she states "...I'm grateful for another
chance to bring to you..." "Turn Da Lights Off" featuring Missy Elliott is the perfect opener for this album with the savvy production layered and arranged to perfection. The Spanish introduction definitely a strong point to the sexy "Iceberg" quickly changes to a 70's slow groove with a bright horn section and modern drums gives off the classic vibe with the remaining static. "Could It Be" featuring Rell is a modern mature duet that gives a hint of upliftment and growth. Tweet attempts with near triumph to save "You" as the off-beat sample throws the song to oblivion as well as the overall production. The lyrics and the vocals was the only thing to maintain interest.
Incorporating the "Taxi Theme" with the production by Nisan Stewart and Craig Brockman on "Cab Ride" is a highlight for this LP. "Things I Don't Mean" featuring Missy Elliott is an up-tempo disco / roller rink feel with the humorous and memorable lyrics to match. To add to the variety, "My Man" has a live feel with its instrumentation brings you first row center to Tweet's vocal delivery. She takes attempts to teach women how to get to a man's heart on "Sports, Sex & Food". Tweet does a good job, of course coming from a man, but falls short with the weak
production. "Small Change" and "Steer" are not standouts nor a highlight, but it is good enough to complete the package. Another smooth, upbeat R&B track "Two Of Us" featuring Tashawna (Tweet's daughter) is a good song that is if you like Tweet because her daughter sounds like a younger version as they each take a verse and layer the hook. "Where Do We Go From Here?" is an acoustic gem with an almost alternative / pop twist to it along the same line with an incessant bass on "I'm Done". "We Don't Need No Water" featuring Missy Elliott comes to rescue the strength found on the beginning of the album with a dance appeal to get the party moving. It's Me Again covers all aspects without anything left uncovered.
August 2, 2006

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