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From the Vault | Destiny’s Child: Destiny Fulfilled

December 2, 2019

It’s Not That Bad [Originally posted on Amazon.com, June 7, 2005] You know, I have defended DC from various detractors since Survivor. I like Destiny Fulfilled, but I can see how some may not. First of all, it’s full of ballads. I for one, love ballads, so the ballads don’t bother me. But if DC had added a few more up-tempo numbers, this album would be much more balanced. Michelle has a good blending voice, and she sounds tolerable on

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From the Vault | New Edition: One Love

November 28, 2019

Home Again Was Better [Originally posted on Amazon.com, June 7, 2005] I’m sorry, but 1996’s Home Again was way better than this album. The fault

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From the Vault | A Mary Mary Christmas

November 25, 2019

Could be a little less “Mary” and a little more Christmas [Originally posted to Amazon.com, December 13, 2006] Just one year after their third studio

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From the Vault | Virtue: Free

November 21, 2019

Virtue Appreciation Post IV: Free [Originally posted on my old Message in the Music blog, October 5, 2007] Even with three good albums behind them,

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From the Vault | Amerie: Touch

November 18, 2019

Better than Dangerously In Love [Originally posted on Amazon.com, June 6, 2005] When I first heard “1 Thing,” the high-pitched vocals made me cringe a

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Jammin’ Out With Tiffany Young Magnetic Moon

November 15, 2019

With two wonderful ladies from the Triangle Korean Language Meetup. In front of Lincoln Theater after Tiffany Young’s Magnetic Moon Concert! More Videos from the

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