Listen to Fantasia’s album here:
I’m having a great day here at my desk. Not only have I listened to Taylor’s entire CD (without interruptions) three times now, I am currently listening to Fantasia’s soon to be released sophomore album (with interruptions). Not that I have one single credential that would make this review “meaningful” in the grand scheme of things, but here it is. Take it for what it’s worth.
I had already heard “Hood Boy” and seen the video, but I listened anyway -I’m still not crazy about it, but then again I didn’t like “Since U Been Gone” for a month either. Go figure…
I had also heard “When I See U” and loved hearing it again. Fantasia has the ability to go overboard without trying very hard, but for me, she is at her very best when she is a bit more subdued.
Which is probably why I like “I Nominate U” - great vocals and I like the lyrics, too. God, how I would love to dedicate that song to someone.
Other thumbs up: “Baby Makin’ Hips”, “Only One U” (I counted 4), “I Feel Beautiful” and “I’m Not That Type”.
I like this whole album. There is definitely a theme here, and the theme is “Fantasia”. She really spills her guts on this one. She’s looking for love on her terms, she’s become a confident, not-willing-to-settle woman, who but hasn’t lost her romantic notions. I probably couldn’t listen to it over and over again, but it has certainly earned a spot in my CD rack.