Ciara
Album: Goodies
Release Date: Sept 28, 2004
Label: La Face

Customer Review:

The title song of Ciara’s debut is not only the ultimate party anthem of the summer, but it’s one of the best singles of the year. This jam has been Number One for over a month, and not without good reason: an infectious chorus, a crunked up groove, and production from Lil’ Jon (who did Usher’s "Yeah!"), currently one of the hottest producers in hip hop. Sadly, you’re not going to find anything else on "Goodies" that will top that single. Tracks like "1, 2 Step" and "Thug Style" are obvious fillers, though others like "Pick Up the Phone" and "Lookin’ at You" are decent, if unspectacular, slices of hip hop flavored r&b. But the better cuts are the R. Kelly-penned ballad "Next to You" and "Ooh Baby" which are memorable and make the best use of Ciara’s limited vocal range. Beyond the red-hot title song, "Goodies" is standard, radio-friendly r&b with a few nice touches. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d give it a 6. It’s flawed, but Ciara has some promise.

Track Listing:
1. Goodies
2. 1, 2 Step (Feat. Missy Elliot)
3. Thug Style
4. Hotline
5. Oh (Feat. Ludacris)
6. Pick Up The Phone
7. Lookin’ At You
8. Ooh Baby
9. Next To You (Feat. R. Kelly)
10. And I
11. Other Chicks
12. The Title
Bonus Track: Goodies (Feat. T.I. & Jazze Pha)

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