Search - Heather Headley :: In My Mind

My Mind's Made Up.....It's A Keeper!

Charles L. Hubbert | Milwaukee, WI | 02/03/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It's been nearly four years since we last heard from Heather Headley. After the Trinidad native scored a Tony Award in 1998 for her role in Aida and releasing her debut album This Is Who I Am on RCA Records in 2002, the songstress has finally returned to bless the music world with another album. For Headley, this is a true test to see if she was just lucky or if she has what it takes to make it in today's R&B market. In My Mind continues where her first album left off, giving us more of what we've been waiting for...real soul music.



She starts off with the first single "In My Mind," a song that rivals many R&B ballads the past couple years, as well as similar country songs as of late. "Am I Worth It" begs the question that most women want to ask the men in their lives. "Wait A Minute" is about not playing games with a man not doing what he's supposed to do in a relationship. "I Didn't Mean To" continues the whole notion of a man making excuses about messing up, summing up his actions as things he didn't mean to do. "How Many Ways" gives us a different sound than we're accustom to hearing from Heather, instead using an island-like rhythm and much faster lyrics from the singer. "Back When It Was" flashes back to the 1950s with Heather reminiscing about a past relationship over a doo-wop beat. "What's Not Being Said" discusses a no-good mate that's now left without giving a good reason for doing so.



"Losing You" deals with the happiness expressed after getting the no good man out of your life. Another island-based track called "Rain" featuring reggae artist Shaggy talks about how good love feels to a woman. "Letter" is a song about how Heather has to write a goodbye note instead of saying it in person because she can't stand to even see the no good man again. "Me Time" is pretty self-explanatory, while "Change" sounds like a song more suited for a sappy girl flick or something.



So listening to this album will leave you wanting to tell off your significant other, writing them a nasty note, and rejoicing in their departure from your life! ~LOL~ Seriously though, Heather does switch it up throughout the album, showing how you can be showered with love and have someone in your life that can alter it in a good way too. Although there may be one too many "no good man" songs, a lot of people out there can relate to the messages in those songs. In My Mind is definitely filled with emotion...something Heather Headley has mastered on Broadway and in music."

Nice follow-up

T. Carson | Atlanta, Ga | 02/01/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I truly enjoyed Heather's first cd, but this cd by far supercedes the first. There are many "you done me wrong" songs but then there are also some great love songs and adding a twist are a few uptempo songs. Although I only purchased the cd late last evening I am steadily jamming it nonstop--even in my office as I type this review. Some highlights of the album are:



-In my mind (5/5)

-Am I Worth It (5/5) This song truly has some good lyrics for those entering into a new relationship.

-Wait A Minute (4/5) I think this has the potential to be a hit

-Rain w/ Shaggy (4/5) A uptempo hit

-Whats not being said (5/5) Great lyrics.

-Change (4/5) A great inspirational song and nice lyrics.



I only wished that Heather included 2-3 more tracks especially her contribution to the Diary of a Mad Black Woman soundtrack "Aint it Funny""

Welcome back Heather !!

R. Allen | New York N.Y. | 02/23/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The R and B music scene today is sorely lacking in singers of substance these days, they are mostly cookie cutter singers who all sound alike. Heather breaks away from the rest of the pack and stands out as a first class singer. her broadway skills are very apparent on her albums and that is a good thing. If you appreciate good, mature and smart lyrics you will love this CD.

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