Track Listing

1. My Heart Belongs To U
2. Cry For You
3. Feenin'
4. What About Us
5. Ride & Slide
6. Alone
7. Lately
8. You Got It
9. Won't Waste You
10. In The Meanwhile
11. Gimme All You Got
12. Sweaty
13. Let's Go Through The Motions
14. Jodecidal Hotline
15. Success

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38443 in Music
• Released on: 1999-03-20
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 76 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Much of the thrill of soul balladry is hearing a singer, especially a male singer, overcome the cultural emphasis on toughness and self-sufficiency and confess the most vulnerable of desires. In this hip-hop era of exaggerated toughness, there are greater obstacles to overcome and thus the potential for even more thrilling revelations. DeVante Swing, the mastermind behind the male vocal quartet Jodeci, seizes that potential more than once on the group's new album, Diary of a Mad Band. The group shares the vocal responsibilities but the credits on nine of the album's 13 tracks read, "Music and Lyrics by DeVante Swing; Vocal arrangement: DeVante Swing; DeVante Swing: All Instruments". Thus the challenge of juggling romantic vulnerability with street credibility comes down on DeVante's 23-year-old shoulders. He fumbles the ball on a few occasions--the dumb, juvenile demands for sex on "You Got It" and "Sweaty"--but more often than not he comes through with soul ballads in the classic mode, revealing the tender heart beneath the thickened skin. The first single, "Cry for You", hearkens back to the slow hymns of Jodeci's church backgrounds; the singers promise, "I would get on my knees for you" and the dizzying free fall of the melody underscores the total surrender of the lyrics. The next single, "Feenin'", is a similar confession but it's juiced up with tape-reverse percussion sounds, a Zapp-like vocorder riff and a gruff lead set against angelic harmonies. Even "Ride & Slide" and "Alone", rather frank sexual propositions, have the good grace to plead rather than demand; they even promise detailed attention to female erogenous zones. At its best, Jodeci is the most promising soul harmony group of the hip-hop generation. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews

WICKED ALBUM- that's all I can say
I totally agree with the previous review. I am in love with this album. On new years day I got this album out and trust me i felt like i was gonna cry. The lyrics were so sweet and they touched me. It took me back in the day. They are coming to Birmingham on February 15th for a renunion. I will be there- ready and waiting. When I was a teenager I went to see them twice and I was hooked. This album is sensuous and lyrically bliss. If you are a fan of great music then this should be in your collection. Dont miss out and do the right thing, get it now people!!

ooooh jodeci take me!!!
jodeci defiently deserve to be known as one of the best boy bands of all time! with this their platinum selling album, who on earth could argue?? with their raunchy and toe tapping beats they really bring a smile to your face. one of my favourties on this album is Won't Waste You and Cry For You always manages to make me feel a little bit teary eyed myself! with all those testorone pumped songs noone can resist the charms of these lovely men! let's all keep our fingers crossed for a Jodeci revival!