Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains [12/18]

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Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains [12/18] Review Summary

Mary J. Blige is a constant on the Hip-Hop and R&B scenes and her musical success underlies her talent and appeal to the masses. Her latest release Growing Pains has thus far garnered rave reviews from the music world and our community of music lovers. One reviewer exclaimed that “With ‘Growing Pains,’ Blige shows that pop songs don't have to be frivolous and hip-hop anthems don't have to be exploitative.” while another stated “Her new CD is great, The songs are fun to listen to, and she sounds great...” Growing Pains doesn’t stray too far what has come before; the hooks are still there as is the angst, there is just a softer edge to her sound and “she shows maturity and diversity in her music.” Regardless of the content and musical voice Growing Pains is a hit with our community of reviewers the common sentiment being that Mary J. has another winner here. Read the reviews of this album.
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Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains [12/18] Comparison

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Mary J. Blige Has Done It Again!
DEC
18
2007

I can't say it any better than this man - - Glenn Gamboa at www . newsday .com

"People can relate to pain. They understand drama. Happiness? Self-fulfillment? That stuff's harder to get behind, especially when you're seeing it in somebody else and not yourself.

Nevertheless, Mary J. Blige makes that switch...

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musically diverse in taste, a music lover

boobearky76
Louisville, KY
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3 star rating Most Helpful
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Less pain...more growth (needed)!
FEB
23
2008

I will be the first to say that I am a fan of MJB's music and have been tuned in from the beginning. I always look forward to a new release from her because I am certain to be pleased.....this time out however I was put on the fence with this one. While it is full on Mary it lacks that certain spark...

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a music lover with vast tastes, an R&B fanatic

gitbean
Washington, DC
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Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains [12/18] Ratings and Reviews

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The beats and hooks won't be the only thing to grab you on here.
a fan of good music, a music lover with vast tastes, a person who enjoys quality, willing to pay for quality, into R&B music, an R&B fanatic

DEC
22
2007
MJB's latest album, "Growing Pains", has the makings of a classic as we hear Mary J. Blige like you never heard her before but in then again...you probably have.

Blige keeps herself truth to her music and love to tell her life in her songs as she goes from one track to the next without stopping, which makes the album itself worth listening to from start to finish.

A cameo from Ludacris brings out another head banger in the way of 'Grown Woman', which makes the world take noticed that she isn't the same woman from the Uptown records days.

As always, Blige connects to her fans in songs like 'Work In... review »
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5 star rating
Williebear
Morgantown, WV



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Mary' s Maturity Shines Here
a fan of good music, a music lover with vast tastes, a music lover, Music Fan, musically diverse in taste, willing to pay for quality

DEC
22
2007
All I am going to add to this review I waited on pins and needles for this cd to drop. When I finally downloaded it from iTunes, I was not at all disappointed, I have barely stopped listening to this cd. This is cd is by far one of Mary's best ever, she shows marturity and diversity in her music,and it is about time she has done so. Just Fine is one of the best songs on the cd, follwed by Mirror, Nowhere Fast And Grown Woman. Yes, check this cd out I feel you will not be disappointed.
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MzzDia
Danville, VA



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Great Album
a fan of good music, musically diverse in taste, a music lover with vast tastes

JAN
6
2008

I have not always been a big fan until attending one her concerts in a park last year and if was worth every dollar spent. She really did a great job on this album there is nothing on there I don't like. If I had to pick a least liked track it would be the one with the rapper but that is just because I am not a big fan of rap. This is a well produced album and I would recommend everyone to check it out.


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passforbks
Greensboro, NC



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LONG OVERDUE! She's come a very long way!!!
a fan of good music, a hip hop fan, an R&B fan

NOV
30
2008
Mary J. Blige's Growing Pains may have hurt her along the way but she is definitely a strong young woman and contender in the music industry.  Her lyrics and beats command attention to listen to her story(ies), her sorrows and her triumphs over pains.  She made and still makes a statement that she is on top of ALL pains and sorrows.  There is definitely no going back nor backwards.  Her kind of perseverance should definitely be rewarded, and it was.  People everywhere Love Her and Her Growing Pains.  Do you feel where she's coming from?  Oh, and, let's talk about the dance beats that... review »
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MADViews1
Orlando, FL



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she's old, but she is still one of the best and the queen
a fan of good music, a hip hop fan

MAR
21
2008
this album is very good in my opinion and i just love mary and Just Fine. This album says that even though she's old she can still run with singers like Beyonce ad Ciara.
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QueenNesha
Chicago, IL



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I love Mary J. Blige, she really tells it like it is
a fan of good music

NOV
25
2008
this is a great CD, every song on it, seems to be saying something to every woman in the world, I have always enjoyed her music and this is no exception.
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nurdreamz0
Jackson, MS



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She is truly a singer that moves you!!
a fan of good music

JAN
6
2009
Mary J Blige has been singing and motivating women for many years. She is a strong female and it portrays through her music. This song is awesome.
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DawneScdoris
Cordele, GA



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Nothin but the truth CD
a hip hop fan

DEC
2
2008
The Growing Pains CD is a hot CD. It has different moods and modes in music. A+++
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Woodstock, GA



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