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- - 427,282 plays
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Mary J. Blige
Released 1999

All That I Can Say
05:30
73,233 plays

Your Child
05:34
45,140 plays

Deep Inside
05:26
43,640 plays

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songs

- 1
- All That I Can Say
- 05:30
- 73,233 plays

- 2
- Sexy
- 04:47
- 22,513 plays

- 3
- Deep Inside
- 05:26
- 43,640 plays

- 4
- Beautiful Ones
- 06:00
- 28,911 plays

- 5
- I'm In Love
- 04:50
- 28,892 plays

- 6
- Time
- 05:06
- 23,672 plays

- 7
- Memories
- 04:38
- 20,777 plays

- 8
- Don't Waste Your Time
- 04:12
- 25,474 plays

- 9
- Not Lookin'
- 05:27
- 21,373 plays

- 10
- Your Child
- 05:34
- 45,140 plays

- 11
- No Happy Holidays
- 05:18
- 23,488 plays

- 12
- The Love I Never Had
- 06:48
- 21,868 plays

- 13
- Give Me You
- 05:03
- 31,073 plays

- 14
- Let No Man Put Asunder
- 04:23
- 17,229 plays

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album review

Perhaps it was inevitable that Mary J. Blige would mature, toning down the raunchier elements of her persona that have been evident since her debut, while repositioning herself as a classicist soul singer. Even so, the sheer classiness of Mary, her fourth album, may come as a bit of a surprise. Blige made a conscious effort to create an album that recalled the classic dawning days of quiet storm yet worked as a unified, cohesive album. That meant that the more overt hip-hop elements have been subdued in favor of '70s soul. There's still grit in the music, but it's been glossed over with a polished production, and she now favors sophisticated songs, including material from such writers as Stevie Wonder, Bacharach/David, Lauryn Hill, and Elton John/Bernie Taupin. Some of these writers were collaborators and others contributed songs outright, but the amazing thing about the end result belongs to nobody else but Blige. It's different, to be sure, but still her -- and it's a rewarding, engaging way to mature. Blige's voice is richer and her skills have deepened, and her new songs, while not as streetwise, are worthy of her talents. Consequently, Mary is a thoroughly winning album. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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  - Released 2005

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  - Released 1994

- - Share My World
  - Released 1997

listener reviews

- - wasn't her best
  - - By chocolatemuzik
    - 8/10/2009 20:13:02
  - I have to be honest, I bought this album based upon her prior releases (what's the 411 and my life) but this was not her best effort, IMO. Sure there are some tracks that I do like (All that I can say, your child, no happy holidays) but it was not a very strong MJB type of album.
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- - CZA
  - - By SSGBUTLEREC
    - 2/6/2009 23:07:13
  - This is the pinnacle of Mary's Soulful side and an aptly self-titled album. It's so reminiscent of 70's soul and it's track sequencing is awesome. It's rare that you get an album that you can just let play without hitting forward. A blend of music that's perfect for easing your soul on a lazy Sunday morning and to get you inspired for work the following Monday. I simply call this the perfect Spring album, because as soon as 'All that I can Say' draws you in with its harmonies you are ready for more of Mary's perfect voice.
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