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Album Spotlight Review: Kelly Price





Mirror Mirror
PRODUCERS: various
Def Soul 2472
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Kelly Price's sophomore effort, "Mirror Mirror," certifies her as the genuine article. Consisting of 15 tracks, the album runs the emotional gamut from the midtempo "Good Love" to the gut-wrenching "She Wants You." Price's cover of Shirley Murdock's "As We Lay," the album's first single, is as sensual as its predecessor. As produced by Shep Crawford, the timeless tune is a wonderful tribute to Murdock and producer Roger Troutman. The title track is a stirring tale of unrequited love set against a lush orchestral backdrop. Price's emotional delivery, accompanied by moaning violins and crashing symbols, is akin to a modern-day soap opera. The bluesy twang of "Can't Run Away" provides a funky balance to the album's various power ballads. "All I Want Is You" is a triple threat, with Price portraying a woman torn between two men, played by Gerald Levert and K-Ci. The three singers trade riffs with soulful results. The set also features brief but memorable appearances from Method Man and R. Kelly. If "Mirror Mirror" is a reflection of what lies ahead for Price (and why shouldn't it be?), one thing is certain: She's here to stay.



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