As an avid Toni Braxton listener from way back in the day when she first came out, I was doubting that Miss T.B. would be able to top her previous two smashes. What a surprise to buy the CD, listen to it (almost 10 times through now hehe), and find it's her hottest and most blistering album to date!

Each song has its own individuality and special meaning to the listener, but there are a few songs that really stand out. The Diane Warren-penned "Spanish Guitar" and "I'm Still Breathing" showcase Toni's ability to put her gorgeous voice to latin grooves and instruments! The first single from the album, "He Wasn't Man Enough", is an instant club hit with its uptempo one-two punch from Toni to a rival girl who is dating Toni's ex. And finally, my personal favorite song, "Never Just For A Ring", is a must-listen-to. Ballads have always been Toni's shining point in my eyes, but this particular song takes the cake as the best one I've heard. Its hypnotic beat and Toni's voice, dripping with pure emotion, will take your soul places musically that its never been.

New and diehard fans alike can agree that Toni will always be the goddess of the R&B scene, and this entire album proves just that!

(By the way, Toni, I'll always be your FANatic!)

I'd always quite liked Toni Braxton's previous material, though I sometimes felt that she relied too heavily on formulaic ballads. Some of those ballads are undeniably impressive (Unbreak My Heart, Breathe Again, I Don't Want To) but I'm glad to see her tackle some more uptempo and contemporary tracks on this album.

Things get off to a great start with the Rodney Jerkins produced "He Wasn't Man Enough". It bears all the hallmarks of his production style which is also why it's so enjoyable. I just wish that Jerkins had worked on more than this one track. I'd have loved to see what else they could have come up with together. "The Heat" didn't impress me at first, but like some of the best songs, it's a real grower. Very subtle melody! Likewise with "Spanish Guitar", I was disappointed at first, expecting an instantly likeable Diane Warren ballad. I felt it was flat and rather uninteresting but after a few listens I'm hooked. It's not as bombastic and overblown as other Warren songs and it's all the better for it. Definitely one of the album's highlights.

"Just Be A Man About It" is another grower, but I loved "Gimme Some" straight away. The pace definitely picks up with this well-produced Babyface track. I'm afraid that "I'm Still Breathing" leaves me cold, and in my opinion is one of the weaker tracks on the CD. Fortunately it's follwed by one of the strongest, "Fairytale". This sweet, semi-acoustic song has Babyface written all over it. Similar in style to "Let It Flow" it has a gorgeous melody and Toni sounds great, as she does on all the tracks it has to be said.

"The Art Of Love" is quite a surprise. It's an almost instrumental track with some interesting Euro-style production. Intriguing! Three of the less impressive tracks follow, but the album's closer is also a highlight. "Never Just For A Ring" is unlike anything I've heard Toni sing before, with it's unusual beat and sparse production.

All in all, it's a fine effort which showcases Toni's unique vocals. All I could ask for is some more Rodney Jerkins next time around please?

I'm loving this cd man. I missed Toni so much it was hard to be objective while listening to it but I must say this is a great cd. ALL the tracks are great-from the slow pop influenced songs "Spanish Guitar", I'm Still Breathing" and "Fairy Tales" to the get down with the funky beat hip hop flavored ones-"The Heat", "Maybe" (toni actually raps on this one bone, thugs and harmony style and it works) and Gimme Some that people will be sure to dance to this album has it all. I simply can't recommend it too much. I was prepared for a good cd but I must say now that this is definitely her BEST WORK EVER. You will not be disappointed if you get it. She's got Babyface, David Foster, Rodney Jerkins and more producing the songs (and surprising she's got some she produced herself and they sound real good too) so she stuck with the right formula from her 2 previous albums. "You've Been Wrong" featuring her sisters is going to be the sleeper hit I think on radio this year-watch out for it!

Toni, Toni, Toni. I knew she was hot, spicy, saucy, etc. but she took it to a new level with me. First I have to give props to Keri Lewis from Mint Condition. Toni and Laface enlisted him as a writer and producer on a number of tracks. To all who don't know about the mint, Keri is one of the writers for that band and he plays as well in it. Toni basically took an "unknown" as far as producers are concerned and out of the collaboration we have a smash. You of course have your Diane Warren tunes, which of course Toni molds with her seductive voice. I was curious to see how many songs Babyface would contribute. On the songs he contributed he actually collaborated with others, so the songs don't have that signature Babyface sound that Secrets had. This cd is a definately slow jam cd. Someone earlier said that there wasn't enough slow songs on the cd. I don't what they were listening to but this cd is full of them with the exception of 3 songs. And about the song with Dr. Dre, for those who are afraid of rap cameos on Toni's cd, don't worry he doesn't rap and its not a fast song either. Actually amazon.com mentions that Dr. Dre is on the song on their listing, but the cd itself doesn't mention him on the song title. Left eye from TLC is on one song, and its great. Toni shows that she's in control of the song, not the guest. I also like the last song. I never thought anyone could sing "Why When Where How Who" the way Toni sings it. And I can't forget the instrumental "The Art of Love". Once again Keri from Mint Condition laced it. When I listen to this CD I feel she took it to a new level. And even though she had some problems with Laface, you wouldn't know it in her music. If you like Toni Braxton, this will not disappoint. Enough said.

I don't know what is wrong with some people! This cd is one of the best compilations of music I've heard in a long time! All the songs are well written, exquisitely produced, and magnificently sung by the lovely and talented Toni. I have no complaints except it may be not enough! I am so impressed by the efforts of Toni as far as producing and even playing instruments-she plays the keyboards on "Speaking In Tongues" and she wrote several songs. A great effort. "The Heat" is the jam-after you listen to this a few times you will just go "whoa" what a jam! I'm loving the beautiful "Spanish Guitar"(Dianne Warren written) reminds me very much of "Unbreak My Heart" but the melody can be described as more dramatic. "I'm Still Breathing"-the seeming like sequel to "Breathe Again" is very nice. And that acoustic guitar of Babyface's on "Fairy Tales" just moves me so much along with Toni's soulful voice-I love that song! Please people this is a wonderful cd. Listen to it objectively, and I guarantee you'll be playing it all day like I do.