I say


"THE BEEKEEPER"

I can't believe that shit got NO grammy nods. None, zilch, zip, zero. And Gwen and Mariah did...it's a sad day. Anyway Tori's latest has so much rich melody, big catchy chorus, diverse rhythms, sweeter than hell vocals, and every song is a grower. It gets better with age like a nice red wine.

What's yours?
[Edited 1/22/06 17:40pm]

^^ABO

Can'tneverdidnothin' - Nikka Costa

Said it before and I'll say it again...love, love, love this woman

I Gotta Know was my personal anthem for what seemed like ever...
Swing it Around is a funky fav w lyrics that make me crack a smile every time for the sheer humor in them
Funkier than a Mosquitos Tweeter is just that
On & On is a load of fun to rock out to

Love it...everybody that I forced to listen to it has loved it

ABeautifulOne said:

R.kelly is My Favorite Musical Artist Ever&Today happens to be His Birthday&I wanted to give a shout Out to the Chicago native who has blended so many styles of Music as One.today is a good day for Stepping.every time there is a Music Artist or Entertainer that I dig then I always remember Birthdays because there work has truly made a Impact on me. be it R&B,Pop,Hip-Hop&Other forms of Music R.Kelly has lead the Musical Charge.the Man has Helped so many Careers over the years the known&Unknown.the Brother is a Musical Genius&Creates Music that uplifts such as "I believe I can Fly" got Classic cuts for Lovers like Bump&Grind, got Songs that make you reflect such as "I Wish"&If I could turn back the hands of time",Religious Love, songs where you feel good "Step in the Name of Love,Happy people,Thank God it's friday. Happy Birthday to the King of R&B Music&a Artist who has always done things His own way.

CinisterCee said:

It won't be once I pick it up!

badujunkie said:

what he said?

RES- How I Do

PATIENCE- GEORGE MICHAEL

[Edited 1/22/06 21:07pm]

tritoncin said:

good one.

I'll add a few more albums released since 2000:

Prince- One Nite Alone
Madonna- American Life
Janet Jackson- All for You (Lots claim that Damita Jo is better.)
The Cure- BloodFlowers
Björk- Medúlla
Annie Lennox- Bare
Blondie- The Curse of Blondie
Kylie Minogue- Body Language
New Order- Waiting for the Sirens' Call
The Strokes- Room on Fire

PurpleHeeler said:

YES! YES! YES!
I love her and this album was one of the musical highlights of
last year for me

First of all to the peeps who said "HIStory" and "Patience" as their choices..I agree. Beyond the above, I say these:

gargamelgibson said:

R. kelly sucks.

badujunkie said:

gargamelgibson = mistermaxx? or in the style of?

thekidsgirl said:

OK, you got my attention here. I only have her debutalbum. Seems like I'm gonna buy the second as well

Damn near EVERYBODY in Neo Soul from 96 to now.

PurpleHeeler said:

gargamelgibson said:

I think I love you.

Moonbeam said:

She got no love when she came out.

Depeche Mode - Ultra

After Violator, DM took a detour from the synth driven path that they'd been following for the past 10 years and started putting grungy guitars and industrial beats in their music. Many long-time fans were less than enthused about the change, though. Songs of Faith and Devotion probably lost a significant portion of their fanbase, and I'd imagine that Ultra did nothing to reverse the trend.

However, the album is sublime! They married a post-industrial, post-grunge sound with an electro-jazz vibe and made probably the second best album of their career. Lyrically, Mr. Gore also was hitting new peaks of brilliance: "Barrel of a Gun", "Sister of Night", "Home", "The Bottom Line", "Insight", "Love Thieves" - incredible stuff.

Unfortunately, with their new critical resurgence, Ultra gets glossed over or ripped apart in reviews. It's unfortunate, because they'll probably never hit this level of excellence again. I'll never understand how Playing the Angel is considered to be superior to this masterpiece.

Insane. Insane. The only guy I've ever heard whose live vocals rival Prince's for sheer mastery, control, range and dynamics. Kid sang and danced for two hours, plus took a turn on every instrument and directed a choir. I know it's gospel and thus won't get as much love from radio, but I'm tellin you, no matter who you think is singin right now, Tonex is the next Prince.

novamonkey said:

Oh shit. I loved him. He's dope.

TheSmyrk said:

Damn I just downloaded Tonex album "O2" and it's of the hook. Atleast the first two songs O2 and Bout A Thang. Only ones I have listened to yet though

Moonbeam said:

good ones.

novamonkey said:

O2 is hot, but it's heavily MJ influenced. Out The Box is where he gets princely. Stand out tracks: God has not forgot, Why and Alive ver 2.0. I'm tellin you, man. Crazy.