If you want Amber at her best buy "Remixed". I was very much looking forward to this release after hearing the first single "Yes", but I was extremely disappointed by almost every other song on the CD. This woman is extremely talented and has worked with great people, but this does not pack the punch of previous efforts. The Afterlife Chillout Remix of "Sexual" (an incredible song that Amber's record company finds a way to put in every release) is miserable. There are a couple of good songs: "Sex and the City" and "The Need To Be Naked", but no "Sexual" to be found here. The song "The Smile of A Child" has got to be most akward song placement is years and it's the worst song I've ever heard from Amber. I'll still be watching this talent, but this release is not worth your hard earned money.

Marie-Claire Cremers, aka Amber, is still a wonderful talent and a star of the Dance genre. She has a great, expressive voice and she writes amazingly. Naked is a good CD for Amber fans to listen to and acquire: Yes, in particular, is a remarkable collaboration between Amber's voice, the stream-of-consciousness writing of James Joyce, and a solid dance genre beat. But the highlights don't change the fact that Naked has a lot of disappointments, based on two delusions: that Amber can sound like a Motown R&B diva and that fans who love the driving rhythm of her hit singles really want Amber to sing slow ballads. The first delusion is encouraged by one of her collaborators, Wolfram Dettki, who co-wrote "You're Sent From Heaven,""If There Would Be No Tomorrow," and "He." Sorry, Wolfram, Amber's accent imitating an African-American is a pallid substitute for soul. She lacks the belting gutsiness in her voice and the Gospel music background to pull off these selections. The second delusion shows up in the two songs, "Don't Say Goodbye" and "The Smile of My Child." I could hear Streisand or Dion making these into show-stoppers...but Amber doesn't have the power to pull it off. And do we really want to hear her mimic Streisand with a slow, lyrical love song?

Other reviewers correctly identify these last two cuts as faith-focused, family-value material: the lyrics of "Don't Say Goodbye" opposes divorce and the other cut tells us "The Smile of my child/Makes my life worth living." Even a sexist knows anti-feminism when he hears it (and doesn't feel comfortable with it). Perhaps Amber could create a separate album for Christian Rock fans...and Wolfram can find a real Black singer to work with.

After her self-titled sophomore effort, which witnessed Amber's development from a canned dance diva to a full-fledged song writer with something to say and the talent to sing her message powerfully, I had very high hopes for Naked.

I can honestly say that my extremely high expections for Naked were met on the first listen, and that this album has continued to grow on me over the months. The more I listen to it, the more I can't get enough of it. Amber's lyrics have a poetic nature to them that goes far beyond the shock value of titles such as "The Need to Be Naked." Furthermore, the songs all have strong hooks, and the production values are interesting, new, and innovative.

Highlights on this disc include Anyway (my favorite track on the album) Love One You (a nice, slow burn) You're Sent From Heaven, in which the verses seem to explode into the chorus, The Need To Be Naked, and Yes!, which features the words of James Joyce in the chorus.

In the world of dance/pop albums, Amber's Naked fully deserves a place next to Madonna's Ray of Light and Kylie Minogue's Fever. It simply doesn't get much better that this.

Amber returns with her explosive new 3rd studio album called "NAKED"! This cd is jam-packed with songs that will make you feel great, make you sing along, dance, and just have an all around good time! You definately notice Amber's strong voice more in this cd, than in her previous albums. Amber never never misses a beat on this one! This album is just so unique, catchy and magical all at the same time! Here is the tracklisting:

1. Yes!- This was Amber's first single off the album "NAKED". This is the original version that appeared on the maxi cd single awhile back. This track soared to number one on Billboard's Dance/Club Play chart and is just ONE of the best songs on this cd!! Amber's melodic and magical voice shines here, with vocals like "I put my arms around him, yes, and drew him down to me, so he could feel my breasts"....a 10 out of 10 all the way!!

2. The Need To Be Naked- This is Amber's current (2nd) single and has already gone to NUMBER ONE on Billboard's Dance/Club Play Chart!! An awesome follow up to YES! This song is very catchy and upbeat and make you get up off your feet and dance all night long! With vocals like "Take off my pants, my shirt, my socks and my shoes, I need to be naked with you...", you just have to love it and sing along! Another 10 out of 10!!

3. Anyway (Men Are From Mars)- This has to be just ONE of my favorite song on this cd. It is not a ballad, but not an upbeat song like Yes! or The Need To Be Naked! It has unique electronic beats in it, that I have never heard before in any song! The vocals are OUTSTANDING! The chorus is very catchy and this will be Amber's 3rd single after The Need To Be Naked. This is absolutely a 10 out of 10!!!

4. You're Sent From Heaven- Another great song, very POWERFUL! You can tell Amber sings from the soul on this one! 9 out of 10!

5. Dirty Thoughts- So unique and true! The lyrics are AWESOME! More cool vocal effects and electronic beats. Very catchy to sing along to.."Dirty Thoughts, like a train, that I'm on, and I can't...can't get OFF!! No, I can't get Oooooofff!!!" A 10 out of 10 for another hit from Amber!!

6. He- A very emotional and epic rollercoaster of love song, upbeat and catchy! A 9 out of 10!!

7. Sex Without Sex- Another dance song that would do great in clubs! Great lyrics, cool beat and classic Amber! A 9 out of 10!

8. Love On You- Very sensual and sexual song that would be great to play while in bed with your loved one! A very sexy song that sounds similar to a Janet Jackson song! Way to go Amber! 9/10

9. If There Would Be No Tomorrow- Starts off like a slow ballad but jumps into an upbeat dance track, very mysterious and fun!

10. Heavenly Proximity- Another classic Amber, dance all night to It's HEAVENLY PROXIMITY! A 10 out of 10

11. Sex And The City- This song is INCREDIBLE! All the fans and Amber hope this song becomes the theme song to the HBO show "Sex And The City"...Very hard, powerful beats and strong lyrics make up this song! If this doesn't make you move, nothing will! I can picture this in clubs with everyone's hands in the air! A definate dance anthem with a 10 out of 10 rating!!

12. Don't Say Goodbye- I would say that this is the first REAL BALLAD on this song. This is a very slow, beautiful song that forcasts Amber's beautiful voice and might even shed a tear to your eye! Don't Say Goodbye AMBER!! Ever! You get a 10 out of 10!

13. Sexual (Afterlife Chillout Remix)- Wow! Amber includes a remix of Sexual on her new cd, awesome! However, it is a BALLAD version of Sexual...get nasty, get sexy and get "NAKED" by Amber now! A 10 out of 10

14. The Smile Of My Child- Another ballad, so beautiful, it is very special to Amber, make it special to you the listener!

15. The Need To Be Naked (Thunderpuss Mix)- Amber never seems to amaze us, by including the Thunderpuss Mix of "The Need To Be Naked" on this cd as a bonus track, this is just as good as the originial but with the special THUNDERPUSS remix magic!!

All, in all, get "NAKED" by Amber! The booklet includes all the ltics to all the songs and also a special password to a SECRET MEGAMIX, what more can you ask for in a dance cd?

Amber #1 in 2002!!!!...

I'm a big Amber fan, but I hate to say it, this CD misses the mark. In past CD's I'd hit the repeat button and listen over and over. This one doesn't rate that. Nothing memorable or worth listening to over and over again. Lyrics are weak and some of the songs are too repetitive. I bought this CD unheard, based on past, now I'll have to listen to previews before buying another. Sorry Amber.