I LOVE IT FROM BEGINNING TO END ! who else picked up the cd .... My copy is autographed by the man himself ! he's just gorgeous

utopia7 said:

I LOVE IT FROM BEGINNING TO END ! who else picked up the cd .... My copy is autographed by the man himself ! he's just gorgeous

I uploaded it the day it went on sale . . . good solid album. I'm not crazy about the cuts with Fifty Cents or the other guy, but I've enjoyed the album just the same. I've been bummin' to "Closer To You" for a couple of days now.

Have not listened yet.

Maybe I'll give it a spin this weekend.

i love this cd....so glad you started this thread....the whole cd is great... i was kinda iffy on 50 cent...but whole cd just flows i love it....HOW CAN YOU LOVE ME, CLOSE TO YOU , HEAVEN, THE THE OTHER SIDE, SECOND CHANCE, WHEN I SEE YOU ..damn el did the damn thing

El is 13 on the billboard rnb chart
17 on Billboard's tastemaker chart
57 on the billboard overall chart

scriptgirl looked this up. . .

TD3 said:

El is 13 on the billboard rnb chart
17 on Billboard's tastemaker chart
57 on the billboard overall chart

scriptgirl looked this up. . .

Exactly how I thought it would be. That's great considering his last album didn't even go top 100. And especially great after a 16-year layoff. I'm gonna get it before Christmas! You go El!

Timmy84 said:

TD3 said:

El is 13 on the billboard rnb chart
17 on Billboard's tastemaker chart
57 on the billboard overall chart

scriptgirl looked this up. . .

Exactly how I thought it would be. That's great considering his last album didn't even go top 100. And especially great after a 16-year layoff. I'm gonna get it before Christmas! You go El!

That was a damn good album - Heart, Mind, & Soul" - I not sure what happened there.

TD3 said:

Timmy84 said:

Exactly how I thought it would be. That's great considering his last album didn't even go top 100. And especially great after a 16-year layoff. I'm gonna get it before Christmas! You go El!

That was a damn good album - Heart, Mind, & Soul" - I not sure what happened there.

El said his drug problems were one of the main causes.

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Timmy84 said:

TD3 said:

That was a damn good album - "Heart, Mind, & Soul" - I not sure what happened there.

El said his drug problems were one of the main causes.

OK. I wasn't sure because I for one backtracked on theisalbum . I wasn't sure if flew under the radar or El private struggles got in the way of him "selling" the album. All water under the bridge now, I hope for better things to come.

TD3 said:

Timmy84 said:

El said his drug problems were one of the main causes.

OK. I wasn't sure because I for one backtracked on theisalbum . I wasn't sure if flew under the radar or El private struggles got in the way of him "selling" the album. All water under the bridge now, I hope for better things to come.

I think better things are to come. I wish El well.

What exactly is a "tastemaker" chart?

I bought it. I think it's pretty good.

I haven't listened to the Christmas stuff yet, tho.

chocolate1 said:

I bought it. I think it's pretty good.

I haven't listened to the Christmas stuff yet, tho.

Gonna buy it tomorrow Just didn't quite make it to Best Buy today

TD3 said:

Timmy84 said:

Exactly how I thought it would be. That's great considering his last album didn't even go top 100. And especially great after a 16-year layoff. I'm gonna get it before Christmas! You go El!

That was a damn good album - Heart, Mind, & Soul" - I not sure what happened there.

I don't know. I really didn't quite dig "Second Chance". It was just alright for me.

MickyDolenz said:

What exactly is a "tastemaker" chart?

I saw that when I was on billboard.com the other day. That, along with the Social 50 Chart. WTF?! Does Billboard actually pay people to make up and compile all of these dumb, unneccessary charts? Where do I sign up for that cushy job?

kitbradley said:

MickyDolenz said:

What exactly is a "tastemaker" chart?

I saw that when I was on billboard.com the other day. That, along with the Social 50 Chart. WTF?! Does Billboard actually pay people to make up and compile all of these dumb, unneccessary charts? Where do I sign up for that cushy job?

That's like "Social Citizens". Jesus Christ.

Billboard's real funny. I read up on their charts back then. The R&B chart was originally called the Harlem Hit Parade!

I dig the new CD. My favorite is track 5 When I See You. Here is a pic I took @ the NYC show in Oct:

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JoeBala said:

I dig the new CD. My favorite is track 5 When I See You. Here is a pic I took @ the NYC show in Oct:

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Still looking good.

It's chart debut is way lower than I expected. #13 R&B and #56 Pop. Not impressive numbers. Geffen really didn't get the disc out there like they should have. I stated in a previous post that I had to go to four different stores the first day it came out. The Best Buy I went to only received two copies of the disc.

kitbradley said:

It's chart debut is way lower than I expected. #13 R&B and #56 Pop. Not impressive numbers. Geffen really didn't get the disc out there like they should have. I stated in a previous post that I had to go to four different stores the first day it came out. The Best Buy I went to only received two copies of the disc.

Charlie Wilson said something about one of his recent albums not being stocked in stores. But most stores are not going to order a large amount of CDs by a performer over a certain age. Although I did see that Sade's new album was well stocked.

Here's one with his Bro:

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MickyDolenz said:

kitbradley said:

It's chart debut is way lower than I expected. #13 R&B and #56 Pop. Not impressive numbers. Geffen really didn't get the disc out there like they should have. I stated in a previous post that I had to go to four different stores the first day it came out. The Best Buy I went to only received two copies of the disc.

Charlie Wilson said something about one of his recent albums not being stocked in stores. But most stores are not going to order a large amount of CDs by a performer over a certain age. Although I did see that Sade's new album was well stocked.

Depends on their popularity I guess. That's why I'm not surprised. PLUS it's been a while since any DeBarge member scored well chart-wise so it's not like a real disappointment. Plus the guy's got a Grammy nod or two. Yeah it may not mean much nowadays but for someone who almost lost his life to drugs and crime, this is a triumph.

Timmy84 said:

I love the album minus Fabolous and 50 Cent's contributions. The Christmas songs are also a nice addition too.

ABeautifulOne said:

I love the album minus Fabolous and 50 Cent's contributions. The Christmas songs are also a nice addition too.

El Debarge won me back when I heard him live on the BET awards--best that night IMO. But, although I like the "Second Chance" song, I did not like his duet with Faith. Also, when I heard that two Christmas songs were on this album, that turned me off. Is this album worth getting--and why would I buy it. How many songs on it are not sappy and sweet? If half of them aren't...I will consider buying it!

Ok I will get it now that you guys gave a good rating ..saw it for 10.00 @ Target and contiplated about picking it up...

It's very

Vendetta1 said:

Timmy84 said:

Exactly how I thought it would be. That's great considering his last album didn't even go top 100. And especially great after a 16-year layoff. I'm gonna get it before Christmas! You go El!

Send me your address and ill send you my extra copy.

trueiopian said:

It's very

This isn't the R.Kelly thread.