Search - Samantha Mumba :: Gotta Tell You

A pretty good pop album

Cynthia Selene | Miskolc, Hungary | 05/23/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't know how many different editions of this album exist; mine, which has the same cover as this one, has the tracklisting Gotta Tell You - Body II Body - Baby Come On Over - Isn't It Strange - Lately - What's It Gonna Be - Always Come Back To Your Love - Lose You Again - Feelin' Is Right - Never Meant To Be - Believe In Me - Til The Night Becomes The Day.



This is one of the few albums which I can listen without skipping any of the tracks. It has everything: up- and midtempo songs, pop, r'n'b, ballads, love, loss, sadness and happiness. It seems to me that all the emotions Sam ever has felt are represented on the CD: from the happy love of "Always Come Back To Your Love" to the sad tunes of "Never Meant To Be" and "Lately", the sexy "Body II Body", the encouraging "Feeling Is Right".



The song "Gotta Tell You" was a good choice as a first single; both the music and the lyrics are drawing attention.



My special favorite on the album is "Til The Night Becomes Day". This is a song which can lift my spirit when I'm down (the only other song which makes me feel this way is Mariah Carey's "Can't Take That Away"). "Don't be afraid to fly, rise up and touch the sky, just like a butterfly" sings Sam and it all comes straight from her heart.



The version of "Baby Come On Over" is not the radio / video version, and "Always Come Back To Your Love" is the rap version.



(A hint: look out for Sam's singles, sometimes they contain songs which aren't on the album.)"

A talented Irish girl with a great voice

Weather Warden | Auckland, NZ | 12/28/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Samantha Mumba was dubbed 'the next big thing' when she released her debut single "Gotta Tell You". Boy, were they right! She is a smash hit all over the world,(including the oh-so-hard to crack America) and her current single "I'm Right Here" is fantastic! But it all had to start somewhere. Her debut album is brilliant, and Samantha's vocals sound great. Stand out tracks on this album:2. Baby, Come Over - I have the CD with the original on it, but I also own the single to this. This is one of my favourite Sam Mumba singles. I love the middle 8 and Sam's vocals sound great on the verses and chorus.
5. Always Come Back to Your Love - My favourite. This is very RnB influenced with a cool rapper in the background. I love the chorus, it's so addictive.
6. Feelin' Is Right - A cheeky, naughty song with a great chorus and verses. Samantha is in love with her friend, but he's too shy to say anything! You tell him, Sam!
7. Body II Body - Another naughty song with cool lyrics and a catchy chorus.
9. Never Meant to Be - A beautiful piano driven ballad. Samanatha's voice sounds amazing on this song. I love this, it's so gorgeous!
10. Isn't It Strange - Refreshing, happy little track. It's upbeat, smiley and dancy.My CD unfortunately doesn't include the two tracks "Boy" and "Don't Need You To Tell Me I'm Pretty", but I HAVE heard them, and I can safely say they're awesome!
Samantha is very talented, and I hope her new album is out soon. This just isn't enough Sam for me! Go Sammy!"

This new edition is even better than the first one!

Cynthia Selene | Miskolc, Hungary | 05/23/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have both the brown-cover 11-track version and this one. The main difference is that this one has the songs "The Boy", "I Don't Need You To", "Stand By Your Side", "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and a cool remix of "Gotta Tell You"; this version of "Always Come Back To Your Love" doesn't include rap and this album has the radio / video version of "Baby Come On Over" (often called "Baby Come On Over, This Is Our Night"), which is much better. It doesn't have "Lose You Again" and "Never Meant To Be", but those are not exactly the best on the album, so you won't miss them that much (even though I won't classify them as fillers).
"The Boy" features Sam's cute little brother Omero Mumba."