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Reflections - A Retrospective
Mary J. fans are about as likely to put up with chain-pulling as the queen of hip-hop soul herself--which is why a good many of them have been quick to point out that this disc, exceptional as it is, doesn't quite equal a greatest hits package. Where among these favorites are biggies such as "Love @ 1st Sight," "You Remind Me," "Your Child," and "Dance for Me"? The answer is it doesn't much matter. Because Reflections, as its name suggests, is a mere dip in the Mary J. memory pool--a meatier hits package is likely on the way. There's no time like the present, then, for rolling with the latest on offer from R&B's reigning bruised-hearted lady. Threaded through evergreens like "Family Affair," "Not Gon' Cry," and "No More Drama" are four new tracks, not a one of which is a throwaway: "We Ride (I See the Future)" coasts on attitude and a hand-clappy beat; "King & Queen," a duet with John Legend, seems spun from some ecstatic fantasy; "You Know" breaks itself down to a dizzy-headed disco vibe; and opener "Reflections (I Remember)" is a proud look back on a lifetime of heartbreak and healing. It may not be as definitive a disc as some would like, but in determining whether to buy it, take a cue from Mary J.: don't hold back. --Tammy La Gorce
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Tracks| 1 | Reflections (I Remember) | | 2 | We Ride (I See the Future) | | 3 | You Know | | 4 | King & Queen - Mary J. Blige, John Legend | | 5 | No More Drama | | 6 | Family Affair | | 7 | Real Love | | 8 | No One Will Do | | 9 | Be Without You | | 10 | I'm Going Down | | 11 | 911 - Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean, | | 12 | Not Gon' Cry | | 13 | My Life '06 | | 14 | Be Happy | | 15 | I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By [Razor Sharp Mix] - Mary J. Blige, Method Man |
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