#classicalbumtweets is about a few minutes away. pic.twitter.com/OzEvoWflun
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
The intro to CrazySexyCool only reminds how closely R&B and hip hop camps circled around each other back in the day. Was the norm back then.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
Me and my friends were not ready for all the maturity and sexiness TLC had when the "Creep" video dropped. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
I enjoyed the brattiness and color of the first album, but didn't feel betrayed when they decided to dress alike. "Creep" was perfect intro.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"Kick Your Game" was the track to remind you that TLC were still down and had attitude, in case those horns on "Creep" made you think other.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
Bass lines from Jermaine Dupri productions from 1992-1995 are God's gift to us. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"Diggin' On You" is a top ten Babyface song. Name me ten that are better. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"Diggin' On You" is probably T-Boz's best technical performance as a vocalist. All vulnerability and no low rasp to protect her cool.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
Can we appreciate that within the first three songs, we've had songs produced/written by Dallas Austin, JD & Babyface? #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"Case Of The Fake People" is probably in that 2nd tier of CrazySexyCool tracks and it still would've gotten moderate airplay as a single.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
The appearances by Phife and Puffy felt so organic. Hip hop cameos on R&B album today are lacking that magic, as if they exist for money.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
As soon as the guitar for "Red Light Special" hit, I instantly thought, "Why isn't anyone grinding on my lap right now?" #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"Don't go too fast/don't go too slow/You've got to let your body flow". Mid-90s playground songs brought to you by TLC. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
I'm surprised it took them two albums to realize that T-Boz's voice was perfect for makeout songs. Love "Baby Baby Baby," but too innocent.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
Shhh. "A lonely mother gazing out of her window" #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"Waterfalls" was not that obvious of a choice for a single, but then you hear the chorus and it's super obvious despite heavy content.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"Waterfalls" is like the perfect storm of pop songs. Organized Noize on deck. Incredible chorus. Left Eye's best verse. One of the '90s top.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
Second half of CrazySexyCool is the true make out portion of the album. I can tell because you hear Chili the most. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"Let's Do It Again" could have easily been a single as well, but too ordinary when compared to what they eventually released to radio.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
Heard TLC's version of "If I Was Your Girlfriend" waaaay after I came across the Prince song. Pretty much a carbon copy, but I didn't care.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
I welcome whenever an artist covers or samples a widely known older song. It only exposes listeners to something outside their era.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
We can't be stingy with our songs and then complain when kids don't know about "good" music. Exposure is good. Look at how I turned out!
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"I want you to...I want you to...get me some tissue..." Call me immature or whatever, but I still giggle at that. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
I have to admit that I always zone out during "Take Our Time." Is it one of those songs I won't appreciate till I'm 40? #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
Is it possible for me to make a mix CD of nothing but interludes featuring Busta Rhymes? Can only think of "Can I Get A Witness" and Missy.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
It would be an amazing mix, FYI. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"Switch" feels so underrated in the TLC catalog. The Jean Knight sample probably doesn't fit their style, but there's so much fun and spice.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
The album has appearances by Phife, Puff and Busta, but it's Dre (Andre 3000) with the only true verse. Decision based on artistic merit.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
"Sumthin' Wicked This Way Comes" is one of my all-time fave album closers. When I had it on cassette, I rewinded three times in a row.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 8, 2014
It felt so bold to have a Dre verse and heavy rock guitars to close out an R&B album. I was surprised and eventually elated.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 9, 2014
The singles get all the attention, but CrazySexyCool has some other gems. It holds up well 20 years later. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 9, 2014
That's another edition of #classicalbumtweets. Every 2nd Wed. For Nov., will the real classic please stand up? Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) October 9, 2014
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