Search - Cleopatra :: Comin' Atcha!!

Rather weak debut

Sinitta | Germany | 01/05/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I liked the group and the two singles...but was disappointed with this album. Too pop-ish, too weak songs and a very weak production. Releasing a Jackson 5 cover-version as a third single probably did the rest."

Sweet as candy

Sinitta | 06/10/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"With some trepidation, I purchased this CD soon after it came out here in America...and I was pleased! These girls have talent! They write many of their own songs, which are about social issues as well as the hackneyed subject of love. Also, they can hit very high notes. The best songs are "A Touch of Love", "The Bird Song", "Thinking About You", "Two Timer", and, best of all, "I Want You Back". On the latter, they sounded so much like Jackson 5 that when my mother heard it she asked if that WAS the J5 singing. But they should cut songs like "Cleopatra's Theme" and "Dying Rose". The first one was corny and the second repetitive.(although the latter might be better if some of the repetition was replaced with verses) Also, why does the middle sister, Cleopatra, do everything? She cowrites the songs, sings lead on all of them, and the group is named for her. Why doesn't she give her sisters more room in the spotlight? The group's name should be changed and the other girls allowed to sing lead once in a while. Overall, though, these girls have potential and a great sound that should get even better as their voices mature. I hope they release a new album soon."

Good CD

Sinitta | 06/17/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Cleopatra is kind of a cross between B*Witched and Brandy- IMO, their best song is "Two Timer." If you are used to listening to B*Witched, then get this CD- you'll be very pleasantly surprised! I think Cleopatra is much better than B*Witched, especially since their lyrics actually make sense, unlike B*Witched! Some of their songs, like Two Timer, are like TLC, except Cleopatra risks going above the note G-- and has success!! I think this is a good CD, unless you're one of those people that restricts themself to ONLY ONE group and label themself with the title "loyal fan." You can have more than one cd. Also parents, don't worry about this Cd- it's very clean, but at the same time cool. Also boys probably won't be all that interested in it, but I think girls between 12 and 17 will all like it a lot."