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 Mary J. BligeMary Release Date: 1999 08 17 Running Time: 73:01 Label: MCA Records Rating:  |
Perhaps it was inevitable that Mary J. Blige would mature, toning down the raunchier elements of her persona that have been evident since her debut, while repositioning herself as a classicist soul singer. Even so, the sheer classiness of Mary, her fourth album, may come as a bit of a surprise. Blige made a conscious effort to create an album that recalled the classic dawning days of quiet storm yet worked as a unified, cohesive album. That meant that the more overt hip-hop elements have been subdued in favor of '70s soul. There's still grit in the music, but it's been glossed over with a polished production, and she now favors sophisticated songs, including material from such writers as Stevie Wonder, Bacharach/David, Lauryn Hill, and Elton John/Bernie Taupin. Some of these writers were collaborators and others contributed songs outright, but the amazing thing about the end result belongs to nobody else but Blige. It's different, to be sure, but still her -- and it's a rewarding, engaging way to mature. Blige's voice is richer and her skills have deepened, and her new songs, while not as streetwise, are worthy of her talents. Consequently, Mary is a thoroughly winning album. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | All That I Can Say | Hill | 5:30 |
| 2 | Sexy | Colton, Blige, Jadakiss, Wonder | 4:47 |
| 3 | Deep Inside | John, Blige, Taupin, Deane, Geter | 5:26 |
| 4 | Beautiful Ones | Bacharach, Ward, Harrison, David | 5:59 |
| 5 | I'm in Love | Wilson, Wilson | 4:50 |
| 6 | Time | Thompson, Wonder, Blige | 5:06 |
| 7 | Memories | Higgins, Karlin, Ives, Blige, Schack, Higgins | 4:38 |
| 8 | Don't Waste Your Time | Rubin, Rich | 4:12 |
| 9 | Not Lookin' | Blige, Lee, Norris, Hostler | 5:27 |
| 10 | Your Child | Isaac | 5:36 |
| 11 | No Happy Holidays | Blige, Geter, Griffin | 5:16 |
| 12 | Love I Never Had | Harris, Wright, Blige, Lewis | 6:48 |
| 13 | Give Me You | Blige, Warren | 5:03 |
| 14 | Let No Man Put Asunder | Hawes, Gray | 4:23 |
Other Releases:
| Mary [Limited Edition Bonus Pack] Release Date: 1999 Label: Geffen |
| Mary [Japan Bonus Tracks] Release Date: 1999 Label: Universal Distribution |
| Mary [Import Bonus Tracks] Release Date: 1999 Label: Universal International |
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