[.ca] Javier

Pretty exceptional:
Javier - Javier (Capitol, 2003) When Javier first released "Crazy" last year, I wasn't too, uh, crazy about it because lyrically, he wasn't saying anything new. If you're looking for more original songwriting on this album, you won't find it but you will find some wonderfully sung tracks like "Song for Your Tears" and "Hey Little Sister". Javier also does a good rendition of the jazz standard, "October Sky". Vocally, he is a cross between Eric Benet and Slim from 112. He has a good chance of staying long in the business if he is promoted right. Actually, this album came out last August, I only saw one video from him ("Crazy"), and I'm sure this album isn't platinum yet, so the future doesn't look too good. Pick this album up to support Javier, and for more underrated artists on Capitol Records, also get the new Van Hunt. -EJR

Javier is more than:
His voice is like honey...sweet and thick. It sticks to your senses. He is talented and his debut was a breathe of fresh air. He is Babyface, Brian McKnight, Eric Benet wrapped into one - I'm sure you get where I'm coming from. He should be receiving accolades for new male artist, unless they are deaf.

Extraordinary!!!!!!:
Love it, Love it, Love it. I recommend it 100%. This dude is on to something that will take him far. Hopefully his style will be grasped by the music industry. THis cd is distinct and full of quality lyrics and different types of music. It is one of my favorites of the year.

EXCELLENT ! !:
I'm amazed at the lack of exposure and recognition for this artist. Grammy? Soul Train Award? I'm thankful for cable radio since commercial radio in southern Cali. is asleep on this one. He's returned to the old school concept of an album (CD)in which every song is the bomb. It's all ballads and cha cha songs. The lyrics are intense, the music-funky and beautiful. It soufully incorporates all genres of music. I love it! Thank you Javier!

Bridges the gap:
This is an exceptional CD. It's great to find a young artist who bridges the generational gap. I have a college aged son who asked me about the song "Crazy" and wanted to know the name of the artist. I had heard the song several months before he asked about it and had told him about it at that time. When I first told him about it he said it was just O.K. But when he heard it some months later and asked me about it I reminded him of it. He purchased the CD and let me listen to it. I was extremely pleased with the quality of voice, music and lyrics. Every track is excellent. It's a smooth blend of R & B, Latin, and Soul. This young man mixes it up and serves it very well. We both love this CD and can't wait for his next release. He truly has staying power!

• Crazy
• Beautiful U R
• Song for Your Tears
• Slow Motion
• Hey Little Sister
• Biggest Mistake
• Interlude No. 1
• If I Never Get to Heaven
• Can't Have My Heart
• She Spoke to Me
• In Your Hands
• She'll Never Know
• Interlude No. 2
• October Sky