[.ca] Fighting Temptations Music Fr

3-1/2 stars -- Dangerously In Love II:
Beyoncé was obviously the star of the movie The Fighting Temptations, and she conveniently appears to be the star of this soundtrack as well. She appears on eight of the fifteen tracks, and the songs she doesn't appear on even seem to be Beyoncé-flavored (see Faith Evans' "Heaven Knows"). But that doesn't mean this album is worth throwing in the trash. There are some good performances turned out by the likes of Ann Nesby ("I'm Getting Ready") and Shirley Caesar ("The Stone"). But the fact that several gospel songs are mixed in on an urban album may make things seem a little disorganized (but Missy Elliott had a hand in producing, so that's not really surprising). However, some people will probably argue that the movie dwelled on singing in a gospel choir, so those tracks fit perfectly well. Anyway, there ARE a few missteps on this album, like the cheesy title track performed by Beyoncé, Missy, MC Lyte and Free (the VJ from 106 & Park). It's hard to distinguish between MC Lyte and Free anyway because they both rap exactly alike. And "I Know" by Destiny's Child neither helps nor hurts the album. There's another song, "Rain Down", by Angie Stone and Eddie LeVert. Angie sings well, but Eddie LeVert's scratchy (for lack of a better word) vocals don't sound right on an uptempo song. He sounds better when he's at home with the O'Jays later on the album on "Loves Me Like a Rock". The rest of this soundtrack is okay, but as reviewer Reginald D. Garrard said best, none of the songs really stand out on their own. Basically only buy this album if you're a huge fan of the movie or of Beyoncé. Anthony Rupert

Great movie and great soundtrack!:
I still think there is no better Cuba Godding Jr than the one we saw in "Jerry McGuirre", but I was dragged up to see the movie, though. Well, the movie is terrific!, and you know why??? because its music! (OK, it is really inspirational about Gods Love as many others) but its music makes you really sing and shake yourself in your sit! Quite sticky, lifting and rithmical! I'm agree with everybody saying that Beyonce is great and T-Bone with Lil Zane are just wonderful. It is better to listen the CD after seeing the movie because some recalls from the scenes will make you laugh everytime you play this excellent soundtrack...! Worths every penny, no doubt about it!

Beyonce gives me fever.:
Fever is my favorite song on this soundtrack. She performed it in style in her Wembley concert. It is now my favorite sultry jazz song. 5 hot stars.

An inspiring film with brilliant music.:
Filled with talented individuals, this soundtrack has surpassed them all. Every single track on this album is brilliant. Its filled with quality!! If you're a God fearing person, and are put off by the traditional somewhat glum songs usually sung in church (they usually are in mine) then this one is for you. It has a sort of element of fun to it. Beyonce Knowles is a great singer, and together with Angie Stone, Faith Evans and Montel Jordan (just to name a few) this soundtrack is well worth listening to, and if you haven't yet watched the film, what are you thinking?

After second thought, the soundtrack's rather routine!:
When I reviewed the film from which this soundtrack comes, I called the music "great". After purchasing the soundtrack and listening to it several times, I must amend that particular assessment: the album is "fair" but not as I labeled it before. The songs need the movies' visuals for them to succeed. Tunes like "To Da River", "I'm Getting Ready" "The Stone", "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", "Loves Me Like a Rock", and "Time to Come Home", while enjoyable, worked on film because of the combination of music, setting, character reactions, and all the other ingredients necessary for a musical film. The songs lack their "punch" when standing alone.

• Fighting Temptation - Beyonce, Missy Elliot, MC Lyte, Free
• I Know - Destiny's Child
• Rain Down - Angie Stone and Eddie Levert, Sr
• To Da River - T-Bone, Zane, Montell Jordan
• I'm Getting Ready - Ann Nesby
• The Stone - Shirley Caesar and Ann Nesby
• Heaven Knows - Faith Evans
• Fever - Beyonce
• Everything I Do - Beyonce and Bilal
• Love Me Like A Rock - The O'Jays
• Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Beyonce
• He Still Loves Me - Beyonce and Walter Williams, Sr
• Time To Come Home - Beyonce, Angie Stone and Melba Moore
• Don't Fight The Feeling - Solange feat. Papa Reu
• Summertime - Beyonce feat. P. Diddy