FEAR OFFLYING

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 01:03:44
Personnel includes: Mya, Jadakiss, Left Eye, Jordan Knight. Producers include: Swizz Beatz, Wyclef Jean, Jerry Wonder, Knobody, C. Tricky Stewart. Recorded at Studio 56 and American Studios, Hollywood, California. Personnel: Mya (background vocals); Marlon Williams (guitar); Joe Davi (acoustic guitar); Rick Davies , Robert Aaron (horns); Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (keyboards, programming); Michael Cain (keyboards); Sean Hurley (bass guitar); Norman Hedman (percussion); Livio Harris, Doc Little, Dent, Pro-Jay, Robin Thicke (programming); Traci Hale (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Manny Marroquin; Glen Marchese; Kevin KD Davis; Tony Maserati . Recording information: Avatar Studios, New York, NY; Blue Jay Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Chung King Studios, New York, NY; Daytime; Doppler Studio, Atlanta, GA; Pacifique Studios, North Hollywood, CA; Sheffield A; Sound On Sound Recording, New York, NY; The Hit Factory, New York, NY; Triangle Sound, Atlanta, GA; V Studios, Phoenix, MD; Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA. With her follow-up to her commercially successful debut album, Mya has taken a small step towards shedding her squeaky-clean image and embracing a more mature sound. Many of the best moments on Fear of Flying come with the help of other artists such as Jadakiss of the Lox and Left-Eye from TLC. With producer Swizz Beatz behind the soundboard for her and rapper Jadakiss making his presence felt on "Best of Me," the single is the album's highlight. "Takin' Me Over" featuring Left-Eye shows that when pushed Mya can hold her weight among R&B heavyweights. Without the energy of collaborators in the mix, many of her solo tracks wander into predictability. The album relies too heavily on tepid ballads such as the title track and "Man of My Life." Yet songs like "Can't Believe," "For the First Time," and "Lie Detector" show an emotional depth that lacked in her debut. Mya's sophomore effort proves that she is a promising young talent, but still has yet to develop the chops necessary to rank among the best of R&B divas. ~ Jon Azpiri
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)