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TLC's True Top 10 Tracks...

Anthony | Miami, FL - USA | 07/14/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"10. Red Light Special

Baby, it's yours! Just like other songs, TLC put classy in nasty! Babyface is another producer (after Dallas Austin and Organized Noize) that just blend with TLC almost perfectly. From Chilli's high and strong vocals, to T-Boz's smooth, scruffy, and edgy voice, to the high strings of the electric guitar throughout the entire song, this song had to be included in the top ten. TLC at their [ballad] finest.



09. Bad By Myself

The second best song off of their debut album, Ooooooohhh...On The TLC Tip, the song includes verse after verse after rap after rap of good, high-energy fun. Lisa's been giving very few chances of rapping twice in one song, but when she does it, oh, my heart flutters like a kcufing butterfly! Her rap(s) is/are actually the focal point and highlight of the entire song, however, it doesn't make the song, there's a difference. The second, much better than the first, opens with a lengthy tongue twister that eventually leads up to the finally of the song, while all throughout it your just in awe of Lisa's actual talent.



08. If They Knew

From the beginning to the end, you're captivated. TLC's dark songs have got to be their best. Nothing like darkness in R&B that does nothing but keep you entertained and coming back for me. All three girls included. Produced by DA. `nough said.



07. Waterfalls

Who doesn't know this song? Or even not like the song for that matter? It's brilliant. The song contains of Lisa's best and most inspirational raps of her entire career. The song also contains a power message, like a lot of TLC's songs, but the way it was written gives it much more esteem & prestige than most of their other inspirational songs. T-Boz's voice, Chilli's harmonies and background vocals, and Lisa's rap all blend together beautifully and flawlessly. CLASSIC.



06. This Is How It Works

Doesn't appear on any of their albums (only the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack) but ever since I first heard the song in '96 I fell in love. The song is sexual and provocative, but classy all at the same time. TLC always had that going for them and this song demonstrates how classy they can be while still being nasty. Genius.



05. FanMail

What a way to start off an album after a 5-year break. I mean, they use samples of Lisa speaking from a 5-year-old interview for chrissakes! BRILLIANT! The entire song, the "internet" and "futuristic" feel to the song lays the groundwork and the path for the entire album. Another classic from Mr. Austin, they're like a freaking hand in glove.



04. Creep

T-Boz's song! Yes, it's just her, but why not market it as TLC? It's so close to their top song that it's unbelievable. The verses, the chorus, the breakdown...many people like the version with Lisa's rap but in all honesty, nothing can beat the album version. The music is what makes the song; listening to any other music just doesn't keep the song's originality. How many R&B songs have freaking trumpets and percussion as the main instrument? Produced by Dallas Austin. As Chilli once stated, "[Dallas Austin and TLC] just mesh well together."



03. Diggin' On You (L.A.'s Live Remix)

TLC's greatest remix ever. The introduction is powerful, electric and actually makes you feel like you're watching these women perform live. It's completely brand-new for TLC. There's so much life and vibrant emotion coming from this song that it makes you almost feel cheated when you listen to the album version. Thankfully, LaFace used this for the video, which would only make sense.



02. What About Your Friends

How many of you have ever had trouble with so-called "friends" who backstab you and leave you when the going gets rough? We all have! TLC know how to pick a subject, make it catchy, creative, and also fun, all at the same time. Come on, Lisa raps the same rap 2 times on this song, that's just great. Another track featuring all three members, which is never a bad combination.



01. Sumthin' Wicked This Way Comes

This is, without a doubt, the greatest TLC song of all time. Not to mention my favorite song of all time, period. The guest appearance by Dre (a.k.a. Andre 3000 of OutKast) is absolutely perfect and introduces the song flawlessly with his backwards cursing and quick delivery of a great message. Produced by Organized Noize ("Waterfalls"), who just so happen to do wonders with TLC, this song is one of their darkest and edgiest. The fact that all three girls are on this song and the message is strong and delivered exceptionally is just a few of the reasons this song is classic. TLC know how to deliver messages, always have and always will, but the dark feel and creative flow of the song make it the best.

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Listen up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!TLC FANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Music | NEW York | 06/30/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hey people This cd is now realesed in the us too. I bought my copy at kmart. to all those TLC fans. Go cop the album in a store near u......................I don't officially know if it was realesed before this.................."