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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0724383262922 Format: Explicit Lyrics Label: Virgin Records Us Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us MPN: 32629 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Virgin Records Us Release Date: July 03, 1995 Studio: Virgin Records Us Editorial Review: Amazon.com: D'Angelo is obviously inspired by the progressive soul of the early '70s, but he has also borrowed carefully from the hip-hop of his own generation. Like many of his contemporaries, he has recorded a tribute to marijuana--the album's title--but it's far wittier than most. It takes the form of a conventional love song ("Brown sugar babe, I gets high off your love ... that's why my eyes are a shade blood burgundy") and mimics intoxication in its throbbing bass lines and reverb-heavy organ. Another song, with a title too profane to print, is a blunt tale of infidelity and murder, but in contrast to most rap fantasies, D'Angelo's blues-like narrative acknowledges such acts have serious consequences. Best of all is the Prince-like "Higher," which combines the spiritual love of God and the carnal love of a woman into one dizzying, organ-fueled hymn. D'Angelo is still rather clumsy with lyrics, and he leans too heavily on ballads over dance numbers, but he has enough talent to grow in any of several directions. It will be an exciting story to follow and one would be foolish to miss the first chapter. --Geoffrey Himes Average Rating:
 Rating:  - this is a classici like every song on this album. his voice just mellows you out. everyone should have this one in their cd collection. Rating: - Instant Classic It's been 12 years since I purchased this album and I finally write my review! I'm J-RE, an R&B artist out now and I honestly have to break it down for you in a simple sentence. D'angelo was my only inspiration for even wanting to break into this crazy industry. I was 14 when brown suga dropped and all I could remember was how cool this dude was. I listened to this album and studied this album and wrote and played keys and really used this album as a blue print. I am grateful for this album and honestly ... Read More Rating: - THE GREAT ONETHIS IS THE CD ,THAT GOT ME INTO LISTENING TO SOUL MUSIC AGAIN,I GOT VERY UPSET WITH THAT GENRE FOR A MINUTE,THIS BROTHER GOT THE MESSAGE AND DELIVERED THE GOODS ON THIS ONE FOLKS,I LOVE SOUL MUSIC PERIOD AND I WILL CONTINUE TO AS LONG AS WE GET IT AS GOOD AS THIS!D'ANGELO REMIND YOU OF SOME THE GREATS WHO CAME ALONG BEFORE HIM, AND MAKE YOU APPRECIATE WHAT HE BRINGS TO THE GAME NOW!THEY CALLED IT NEO-SOUL(NU-SOUL)WHEN IT CAME OUT!I CALL IT A NEW CLASSIC MASTERPIECE,THIS IS ESSENTIAL, A MUST HAVE, IMPORTANT ... Read More Rating: - D'Angelo - Brown SugarD'Angelo's (A.K.A. Michaela Eugene Archer) debut album was "Brown Sugar" (1995). D'Angelo is a multi-talented musician- singer, song writer pianist, guitarist and record producer. This short ten track release is an impressive groundbreaking album full of excellent music. The album's opener is the smooth title track "Brown Sugar", a feel good love track with a great vibe to it. The laid back "Alright" follows, D'Angelo laces the track with some soulful vocals. "Jonz In My Bonz" was composed by D'Angelo and his former ... Read More Rating: - A Classic!I don't know why I didn't purchase D'Angelo's CD when he first hit the airwaves, but this CD has become on of my all-time favorites! Between this and Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite you can't miss! |
