After a period of chart dormancy, Puffy Combs's Bad Boy label made a chart comeback with teen female quartet Dream's first single, "He Loves U Not." A catty, canny update of the time-tested petal-plucking romance guide, it... more »'s also something of a red herring on It Was All a Dream, the group's debut album. Although the disc is a well-made pop-R&B showcase for the girls' technically adept voices, the four have yet to develop a sound beyond competence; Destiny's Child they're not (yet). More bite along the lines of "He Loves U Not" and less "helpless" yearning (the unconvincing "Pain," the blinder-wearing "I Don't Like Anyone") would've made this Dream feel a lot closer to reality. --Park Slope« less
After a period of chart dormancy, Puffy Combs's Bad Boy label made a chart comeback with teen female quartet Dream's first single, "He Loves U Not." A catty, canny update of the time-tested petal-plucking romance guide, it's also something of a red herring on It Was All a Dream, the group's debut album. Although the disc is a well-made pop-R&B showcase for the girls' technically adept voices, the four have yet to develop a sound beyond competence; Destiny's Child they're not (yet). More bite along the lines of "He Loves U Not" and less "helpless" yearning (the unconvincing "Pain," the blinder-wearing "I Don't Like Anyone") would've made this Dream feel a lot closer to reality. --Park Slope
Stacia C. (ShadowsCursed) from SWANZEY, NH Reviewed on 10/7/2009...
Wow, if they weren't good looking I'd wonder how this CD was even released. It's not good, but it's not awful. You won't be missing anything if you skip over this album.
Renae D. from LAND O LAKES, FL Reviewed on 3/28/2007...
Very good all-girl pop group from the late 90s/early 2000s
Gery M. (gerysm) from LILBURN, GA Reviewed on 11/5/2006...
Same UPC and CD - 2001 edition.
CD Reviews
Is You Be Dreaming Again???
dogeneedtakeship | San Jose, California USA | 02/04/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"You bet this was all a dream, I would never dream of music this incredible or 4 girls that could sing so well. Dream is rare material that we don't get that often, since we get diluted pop like Britney Spears. Dream brings to us what is known as real pop, not diluted bubble gum pop that many singers offer today. Dream is the next exploding group since Destiny's Child and all of the girls take turns in singing lead on certain songs on the album. I'm really feelin' Dream because they are not like those tasteless groups that make songs about men cheatin' on their girls. All of Dreams songs are friendly to all people (boys & girls) and are not offensive, yet they contain a lot of class and taste. Track List:1.) It Was All A Dream (Intro) = This is a cute and great little intro for the album as well as for the members. It introduces them in the following: Holly, Ashley, Melissa, Diana, & Dream.2.) He Loves U Not = This is there first Explodin' hit of many, that I'm sure of. This song is great and it puts the cheatin' ladies in there place, right were they belong. If you weren't feelin' this song that much than this album has a lot more to offer.3.) In My Dreams = I only hear songs like this "in my dreams", this song is fabulous. Basically this song is about things peeps want and are unbelievable, so therefore they only happen in dreams. The beat to this song is smooth and the chorus of this song is really catchy.4.) This Is Me = This song is so brilliant that its making me "a wreck", this is Dreams follow-up single to "He Loves You Not". I'm really feelin' this song, just make sure that your girl can't be compared to that of another. I think the hook in the middle of this song is really great, I think you'll like it.5.) I Don't Like Anyone = This is by far my favorite song on Dreams album, so if you be feelin' this so than "I don't like anyone, the way I like you". This track is a great positive pop song that has wonderful vocals that I have never heard been expressed before. 6.) Reality (Interlude) = This is a really cute interlude where you get to hear all of the groups beautiful voices. 7.) Pain = This song has a great up-tempo beat with catchy characteristics, that you'll just love. There is a little rap break in the middle of the song, and Ashley does a great job of rapping. If you don't like this song than I have only one question to ask, "sup with you?".8.) When I Get There = This song is somewhat ballad like but the beat is still mid-tempo. "I don't know were I'm going, but I'm going and I'll know it when I get there", and on the way I'll be listening to this song.9.) What We Gonna Do About Us = I'm really feelin' this song because they share the lyric "what we going do about us" with my girl Jennifer Lopez and its featured on her new album J.Lo. This song is basically about decisions and I'm also feelin' its great beat.10.) Jordan (Interlude) = This is another great interlude and I think this one is by far my favorite because it leads into another one of my favorite songs on this album which is MR. Telephone.11.) MR. Telephone = This is one of my favorite songs on this album, and me love it long time. Dream did a great job on doing this cover song, I can actually feel what there feelin'. 12.) Angel Inside = This song is a good song, and is also somewhat in a ballad form, but Dream takes thing in different approach and make ballads interesting therefore making this song mid-tempo. 13.)Do You Wanna Dance = This song is about the only song on this album the reflects truly on Dance, and it has the essence of a old fashion beat. "Do you wanna dance" with Dream, if so than you need be listening to this track. 14.) Miss You = This song is more in ballad form and so is the beat and Dream takes there ballads to a different level and they prove it on this track. This track is somewhat sad but yet sweet and I'm feelin' it.15.) Our Prayer (Interlude) = Just look at the title, it means exactly what it say. This track is just the girls of Dream praying behind heavenly music. According to my friend this is his favorite interlude.16.) How long = This song is another ballad like song. There is something about this song that I'm really feelin' and I love this song to death. This song is really positive and somewhat sad, but yet this song is so unique and original that it gives you a good essence. 17.) He Loves U Not (remix) = I love remixes in general and when I heard there was a remix of this song, I just had to here it. I really like this remix and Dream shows how much they care about their fans to actually record this song over again, just for the fans. This remix features Puff Daddy on it and the beat to this remix is more R&B so this track stands out from the rest of them on this album.I have five great reasons for you to buy Dreams album "It Was All A Dream"! 1.) There like a dream come true! 2.) They want to Dream of you! 3.) It's plain to see, that Dreams the only group that can sing! 4.) repeat steps 1 through 3! 5.) You just want to be with dream. Whenever Dreams feels their work is through, there busy recording or making videos for you. Stop Day-Dreaming and go buy this album!"
GREAT CD!!!
otownluver | 01/30/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I personally luved this CD because I am a huge pop fan and thats pretty much what this whole CD is!! These girls have amazing voices especially the main singer Holly. Here's how I rated there songs:1.It was all a dream (intro)- no offence but this intro was very corny. 0/5 2.He Loves me not- u have all probably heard this song. I personally luv it. 5/53.In my dreams- this is a pretty good song, different insterments. 3.5/54.This is me- I luv this song it's one of my favorites!! It kinda reminds me of there hit "he loves u not". 5/55.I don't like anyone- this is probably my favorite song on this album. Great bass!! 5/56.Reality (interlude)- I actually like this interlude..it's true.5/57.Pain- This song is pretty good. There voices are very good in this song. 4/5 8.When I get there- This song is alittle slow, I would like a faster type of song but it has good lyrics and of course good voices. 3.5/59.What we gonna do about us- A song that actually different from what other girl groups would sing! this is the song! but the beat gets annoying after awhile don't overplay it. 4/510.Jordan (interlude)- no comment.11.Mr. Telephone- i really like this song. nice beat at the beginning it seems like its going to be a slow love song but its not. 4.5/512.Angel inside- I dont like this song. but the bass is good so 1.5/513.Do u wanna dance- this is a pretty good song, but alittle repeative on the lryics. 4/514.Miss you- A very good song when ur missing your boyfriend or someone close. 5/515.Our prayer (interlude)- no comment.16. How long- Another good ballad by the dream girls.One of my favorites.I think there voices are the best in this song. 5/517. He loves u not (remix)-I like this remix too 5/5 over all this CD is GREAT!!! buy this CD u won't regreat it!!! the money is worth it!!"
A really good cd!
otownluver | 06/19/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"ok, this is a pretty good cd for a pop/r&b girl group. here's a little about each song1. It was all a dream - ok this is an ok interlude. it's pretty cool cuz it introduces all the girl's names and all and the sound effects are sweet.2. He loves you not - ok, i don't think i really have to say anything about this one. this is probably gonna the one song everyone will remember them by. it's a really good song, but DO NOT over play it.3. In my dreams - it has a sweet beat in the beginning. i like the melody in the verses, i'm not a fan of the chorus though. nice lyrics too.4. This is me - ok this is their 2nd single. it's a tight song. and it isnt an annoying bubble gum pop song either. and the good thing about this one is that if you love it, you can over play as much as you want and it doesn't get annoying.5. I don't like anyone - ok this is a really good song. i personally think this should be the next single. it's a nice up tempo song.6. Reality - ok this is the 2nd interlude. it's pretty funny if you actually listen to it. i know a lot of you skip the interludes, but the ones on this cd are actually pretty good.7. Pain - ok this is probably my favorite track. it gots a catchy chorus and everything. sweet beat and the lyrics are ok i guess. and it has tight effects just like all the songs of course. and ashley has a rap part and it is sweet!8. When i get there - ok this is one of the few ballads on the cd. the only reason this song isn't great is cuz the lyrics repeat a lot around the chorus parts and at the end. so i don't recommend on playing this one a lot of times.9. What we gonna do about us - ok the beginning is tight. it's a kinda medium speed song, it's kinda like 'what a girl wants' (the original version) tempo. i guess it's an ok song. it's not the best, but thats just my opinion, you might love it.10. Jordan - it's the 3rd interlude. its just the girls leaving messages on "jordan's" answering machine. he's playing all the girls and at the end ashley tells him off. pretty funny to me.11. Mr. telephone man - i don't really like this one. i think its just on the cd to fill space. the lyrics are kinda dumb, but the girls still sound good singing it and it shows their range! this is an r&b song another medium tempo song.12. Angel inside - it has a nice beginning, sweet beat, and it's another one of their r&b songs. so it's an ok song. it kinda reminds me of eden's crush 'get over yourself'13. Do you wanna dance - a lot of people really like song and say it's the best on the cd. i think its ok. it's a good dance song (i guess thats why they named it 'do you wanna dance').14. Miss you - this is another of the rare ballads on the cd. it's a really really good song. you should listen to it if your bf/gf is away on vacation or something like that. it's a sweet song and the girls sound like angels singing it.15. Our prayer - ok, with the exception of 'pain' this is my favorite track on the cd. i just love the feeling of it. this last interlude is the girls giving thanx to God for all he's done and i just love it cuz it's from the heart.16. How long - ok this is the last ballad on the cd. this is a very sweet song. the girls sound terrific singing it! the melody is great. and i can't really tell who's singing the solos, but whoever is singing all or one of the solos, they sound GREAT!17. He loves you not (remix) - ok, to me this is a really good remix and is actually better than the original. and i'm not sure but i think that puff daddy is in the remix. now if you prefer r&b music over pop, you'll love this remix. but if you like pop better, you'll like the original version better.well thats all i have to say. i hope this review helps you to decide to buy the cd. i hope you do! it's really worth the money."
Dream is the best!
otownluver | 04/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I really enjoyed Dream's first album, "It Was All A Dream." I think that Holly, Diana, Melissa, and Ashley are really pretty and talented.1. "It Was All A Dream-(Intro)"- A very cute introduction with nice background/sound effects, and the girls announcing their names.2. "He Loves U Not"- I would call this the "classic" of this CD. This is such a bouncy, happy song. I'm always singing the words to it.3. "In My Dreams"- At first I didn't like this song, but then as soon as I kept on listening to it, it rapidly became one of my favorites.4. "This Is Me"- I like this song a lot. It's about individuality. A very nice song, catchy and fun.5. "I Don't Like Anyone"- I love this song, too. It's about only being absorbed into this guy, but no one else.6. "Reality(Interlude)"- I personally like the interludes, and I really enjoyed listening to the girls discuss how Diana's bf was cheating on her.7. "Pain"- Very cute. Although some people don't like Ashley's rap, I do. Nice piece.8. "When I Get There"- This has to be an ultimate favorite. Even when this song is not playing, I'm still singing the words.9. "What We Gonna Do About Us"- A nice and very true song. It's about problems with guy friends.10. "Jordan(Interlude)"-When I first heard this, I wondered, "How did they do this?" Very cute, with the girls leaving messages for Jordan. I like the background music on each, also!11. "Mr. Telephone Man"- I happen to like this song very much. It's cute, with a nice beat. A favorite.12. "Angel Inside"- Another favorite. Whenever I hear this song, I start singing my lungs out!13. "Do You Wanna Dance"- A definite favorite. It can really make you dance all night long!14. "I Miss You Like Crazy"- A very sweet ballad. They sing really well in this song.15. "Our Prayer(Interlude)"- An extremely nice interlude of the girls praying to God.16. "How Long"- Another favorite. This is such a nice ballad. I love the lyrics: "There's a place in my heart, that it goes when I dream..."17. He Loves U Not(Bad Boy Remix)"- I think that this is a funky, cool, ATTRACTIVE remix. A nice song that was added.So, there you have it. Well, I gotta go. I feel like listening to their CD for the 50th time!"
Damn...
otownluver | 08/26/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If anyone who knew me found out I was givin five stars to a pop album they'd drop dead laughing. Seriously, usually "pop" makes me sick as hell (as does Puff Daddy or whatever the hell he calls himself now) but damn, this album is bangin. It's got a song for every mood and damn near every song on this album has a sound that'll stick in your head for a long time. Especially #8...When I Get There has to be one of the most memorable songs I've ever heard."