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ONE OF THE BEST IF NOT BEST R&B ALBUM EVER

Big Bullet | Bellevue,Washington | 05/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"THIS RECORD WAS SO SLEPT ON WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HIT "STROKE YOU UP" FEAT/R.KELLY.THE ONLY REASON I COULD THINK OF IS THE FLOODED R&B MARKET,BECAUSE FIRST OFF THEY CAN SING,THERE ATTRACTIVE,AND THE MUSICAL CONTENT AND SONG IDEAS R STRONG.THIS CAME OUT IN 94 AND I CAN SAY NOTHING BETTER HAS CAME OUT SINCE NOT EVEN CHANGIN FACES 2ND ALBUM.THATS WHY 6 YEARS LATER THIS STILL GETS MUCH PLAY.THERE ISNT A SONG ON HERE I DONT LIKE EVERYTHING ON HERE IS TIGHT.THE ONLY RECORDS THAT CAN EVEN COMPETE WITH THIS IS MICHEL'E "MICHEL'E", KEITH SWEAT "MAKE IT LAST FOREVER", GUY "THE FUTURE", AND MARY J BLIGE "WHAT'S THE 411? THIS RECORD SHOULD GET A TEN BUT AMAZON WILL ONLY LET ME GIVE 5.I HAVE REVIEWED A LOT OF RECORDS AND FEW HAVE GOTTEN 5'S BUT THIS THIS IS A 5.SO IF YOU HAV'NT HEARD THIS GET IT IF YOU HAD IT AND LOST IT FIND IT OR BUY A NEW ONE LIKE I HAVE 3 TIMES....."

Changing Face Wasn't Foolin' Around In '94

J. H Meeks | St. Louis, MO | 09/26/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first bought the CD-Single of "Stroke You Up" back in '94 and the tape when it came out and I wore the tape out until it broke on me. The album is the best and one of the best albums among the girl groups of the mid-90's and were criticized heavily by a lot of people because of one time when they were Video Soul, it sounded like there were lip synching and were labeled as "studio singers". No matter what this group could sing to me and had a string of three very good hits. The first two singles were "Stroke You Up" & "Foolin' Around" which were produced by R. Kelly and the third single was my favorite of the album "Keep It Right There" which had the urban touch and produced by one of my favorite producers DeVante. Some other highlights on the album was "Feeling All This Love", "Movin On", "Thoughts of You" & "Baby Your Love"(Produced by Heavy D). Overall this is a great album with a great soultry mix. This group may not have been in the class of EnVogue & Jade as far as vocals but they can still hold their own.

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VERY LIGHT VOICES BUT GOOD!!!!

A. R SCOTT | Houston, Texas | 06/10/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"THESE WOMEN ARE GOOD THIS ENTIRE CD IS GOOD THEY DID A PRETTY GOOD JOB FOR A DEBUT ALBUM FROM WHAT I KNOW THEY ARE BEST FRIENDS I AM STILL ENJOYING THIS ALBUM THIS IS A GOOD ALBUM AND THEY ARE MANY GOOD SONGS ON THIS ALBUM MY FAVORITES ARE : KEEP IT RIGHT THERE, FOOLIN AROUND, AND OF COURSE STROKE YOU UP BY R. KELLY !!!!!!!!"

Cassandra Lucas and Charisse Rose are Changing Faces.

Kelven J. Pealer | 01/22/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Changing Faces' recording career was off to a good start with this self-titled debut album. The name Changing Faces alluded to changing trends in 1990s R&B, which was moving away from new jack swing and toward a softer type of medium-tempo groove. In fact, pretty much everything on this CD, favors a medium tempo sound-- the New York duo doesn't overwhelm the listener with either slow ballads or fast material. Cassandra Lucas and Charisse Rose, collectively Changing Faces, are strong singers -- and while slow jams like "Thoughts of You," "Movin' On," and "Come Closer" aren't mind-blowing, they're pleasant enough. Not surprisingly, "Foolin' Around" and "Stroke You Up" (both written and produced by R. Kelly) became major hits."

Changing the R&B Face in '94

A. Lawson | Washington, DC | 01/28/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"In 1994, the R&B market was cluttered with girl groups in the likes of SWV, Xscape, TLC, En Vogue, Zhane, and Jade. Despite stiff competition, Changing Faces, a duo of New York songstresses, attained commerical success with their self-titled debut. This was due mainly to the superb lead single "Stroke U Up" (platinum single sales) and the follow-up "Foolin' Around", each produced by R. Kelly. In addition, both singers were capable vocalists, as displayed by interchangeable lead throughout the set.

Not only were the singles well-crafted, but the rest of the album held it own as well. Other highlights include: "Keep It Right There" (remix featured on White's Man Burden), "Come Closer" (smooth production and smoky vocals), "Baby Your Love" (midtempo treat/2nd favorite track), "Good Thing" (late-night sleeper) and "All Is Not Gone" (syrupy ballad/favorite track).

In sum, Changing Faces turned out an excellent record in the midst of the cluttered girl group market. Even though their debut was commercially successful, better records would later turn up for Changing Faces, namely their 3rd set, despite not acheiving the accompanying sales. However, this record is still very good. It has aged well, and continues to get spins from me and radio. A good-buy for the avid R&B follower.

Grade: B+"

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	Changing Faces Changing Faces Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, R&B Track Listings (13) - Disc #1 Stroke You Up Foolin' Around Lovin' Ya Boy One Of Those Things Keep It Right There Am I Wasting My Time Feeling All This Love Thoughts Of You Come Closer Baby Your Love Movin' On Good Thing All Is Not Gone
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