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This debut album by Estelle is a real grower. Reflective and sometimes amusing lyrics combined with a sparkling production make for a very enjoyable listen. This is a quality R&B/Rap album and Estelle is not afraid to venture into new territory with tracks such as Change is Coming and Go Gone. There is some nice acoustic instrumentation which contrasts well to the more programmed synth backing.

Big up the UK R&B, Rap and Hip-Hop artists!


Rating: 4 out of 5

Bought this album because of 'Free' and initially listened to tracks 1, 5 & 6. However, gave it a chance and it's actually very good throughout give or take a couple of songs. Estelle even sounds like Mary J. on a couple of tracks and that's no bad thing! Favourite is still Free but All Over Again, Dance with Me, 1980 & Go Gone are all excellent. No album is ever superb throughout these days but this is one of the better ones!

Rating: 3 out of 5

Freedom is not on here! This is my favourite Estelle track!!Some of the other tracks are good (see Change is Coming and Hey Girl with John Legend) but there is a bit too much soul - albeit some of it very good - at the end of the album. I am more of a hip hop fan and did not expect so much soul, especially at the end. Her singing is good but don't enjoy out n out pop tracks (see Go Gone) Well done to Estelle though, she comes from a scene where not many people can achieve the success and acceptance she has - it's good to see someone doing things like Band Aid with talented mainstream artists.I am very disappointed in amazon for sending me something that doesn't have the track I wanted on there - I know I could have returned it but I shouldn't have to.

Rating: 3 out of 5

This is a poor UK imitation of what the US does best. RnB and hip hop from the UK is not my cup of tea. Her next album will probably get 4 stars from me but this one is not focused enough.

Rating: 1 out of 5

more of a tupac fan, but estelle is similar in the way she is honest in her lyrics a truely wicked album im sure i will not be taking out 4 a while!

Rating: 5 out of 5