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

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



Overall 4.5 star rating4.50 of 5 (by 6 users)


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.
67% of people rated Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains [12/18] as 5 stars
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Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains [12/18] Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
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… read full review »
a fan of good music, a music lover with vast tastes

Williebear
Morgantown, WV
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
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… read full review »
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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musically diverse in taste, a music lover, a fan of good music, Music Fan, a person who enjoys quality, like to be challenged by bands, Open-minded, a music lover with vast tastes

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 seem effortless on her new album "Growing Pains" (Geffen). The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has been living out her "no more drama" mantra for three albums now and this time she seems to have mastered it. — — "I'm talking about things that I know," she sings… read full review »
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5 star rating
boobearky76
Louisville, KY



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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… read full review »
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5 star rating
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MzzDia
Danville, VA



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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. —… read full review »
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5 star rating
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passforbks
Greensboro, NC



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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… read full review »
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4 star rating
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QueenNesha
Chicago, IL



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