On her third album of adult R&B, new age princess Des'ree offers up more musical self-help tips and self-esteem makeovers for the chronically lovesick and spiritually downhearted. And while there's nothing as peacefully sublime as "You Gotta Be" (from 1994's I Ain't Movin') on Supernatural, the listen is a soothing one. Credit Brit Des'ree herself for this; her voice -- a reassuring tool that envelops everything around it -- has never been better. Working her softened tones around the mostly forgettable material (many of the songs try to rewrite "You Gotta Be" by essentially sticking with the same formula of making sophisticated urban soul), she creates a melodic new-age tone (complete with a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Fire") that may not stick with you a lifetime, but it sure feels like the most tranquil place on earth for its 50 minutes.
Des'ree's 1990s hit "Life" has the worst lyrics of all time, according to a listener poll taken by the BBC 6 Music.Brace yourself:I don't want to see a ghost/It's the sight that I fear most/I'd rather have a piece of toast/Watch the evening news.The poll named the ??Taxing Lyrical?? survey is considered unofficial, though ABC singer Martin Fry gracefully accepted the fourth place nod.He said: "...
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| 1 What's Your Sign? |
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| 2 God Only Knows |
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| 3 Life |
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| 4 Best Days |
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| 5 Proud to Be a Dread |
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| 6 I'm Kissing You |
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| 7 Indigo Daisies |
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| 8 Time |
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| 9 Down by the River |
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| 10 Darwin Star |
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| 11 Fire |
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