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| Enter the love zone with LL's R&B-tinged seventh album. 4 3 2 1 w/Method Man & Redman, Starsky & Hutch w/Busta Rhymes, Candy w/New Edition, Father, more. |
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| 1 Phenomenon |
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| 2 Candy |
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| 3 Starsky & Hutch |
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| 4 Another Dollar |
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| 5 Nobody Can Freak You |
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| 6 Hot, Hot, Hot |
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| 7 4, 3, 2, 1 |
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| 8 Wanna Get Paid |
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| 9 Father |
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| 10 Don't Be Late, Don't Come Too Soon |
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Album Review
"Mr. Smith" was the third comeback for LL Cool J, the third time he returned to commercial and creative strengths after being written off by many critics and fans. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that its followup, "Phenomenon", finds LL coasting -- after all, after his two previous comeback albums, he allowed himself to slacken the pace a little bit and ride on his credentials. Fortunately, "Phenomenon" isn't nearly as weak as "14 Shots to the Dome" or "Bigger and Deffer", but it simply doesn't have the power of masterpieces like "Radio" and "Mama Said Knock You Out". Essentially, it's a retread of "Mr. Smith", offering the same laid-back soul jams and rolling party beats. There's a couple of killer singles, a few dogs and a lot of filler -- more so than on "Mr. Smith", in fact. Still, "Phenomenon" sounds good when it's playing and even if it doesn't leave a lasting impression, it's a solid, professional effort that illustrates why LL is still in the game, 12 years after his first record. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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