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The Boston Globe review

Transcription using Google News Advanced News Archive Search. The Boston Globe (Jones, Vanessa E. A.10. September 13, 2002) review of All I Have (2002):

Amerie's almond eyes come courtesy of her Korean mother, while her caramel skin was inherited from her African-American dad. On her debut CD, "All I Have," she proves that the melange makes a soulful combination. If there was a representative sound of the summer this year, it should have been the singer's shimmering single, "Why Don't We Fall in Love." With jazzy horns and romantic strings caressed by Amerie's strong, yearning alto, the song brought to mind beach holidays and summer fun every time it came on the air. Amerie follows up that effort with a 12-song CD with several distinctive cuts. It would be a great debut if it weren't for all the filler, and for lyrics (written by the CD's producer Rich Harrison) that revolve around the tired subjects of love, betrayal, and hate. When Amerie fails to follow her instincts, the results can be disastrous. "Float," for instance, finds her relying on histrionic yelling rather than crooning. But this is definitely a talent to watch, as the songs "Can't Let Go," "Talkin' to Me," "Got To Be There" and "Why Don't We Fall in Love" show.

— Vanessa E. Jones

Dan56 (talk) 01:12, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

Boston Herald review

Transcription using Google News Advanced News Archive Search. Boston Herald (Rodman, Sarah. A.10. September 22, 2002) review of All I Have (2002):

AMERIE. "All I Have" (Rise/Columbia). Three stars (out of four). This 22-year-old Georgetown grad may be blessed with a lovely, flinty voice and great looks, but even she must have been shocked when her debut album, "All I Have," made a Top 5 debut in Billboard. Amerie's music is two parts intriguing (a strong yet sultry r & b growl matched with the off-kilter hip-hop grooves of producer Rich Harrison) and one part run-of-the-mill (banal romance lyrics). There are tunes about Mr. Right, Mr. Right Now and Mr. Wrong. Amerie scores extra points for keeping things short, sweet and free from gratuitous vocal acrobatics. She stands out from the female r & b pack without resorting to affectation or gimmickry.

— Sarah Rodman

Dan56 (talk) 01:05, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

USA Today review

Transcription using Google News Advanced News Archive Search. USA Today (Jones, Steve. D.04. August 13, 2002) review of All I Have (2002):

R&B: Amerie, All I Have ( * * 1/2 out of four) On her strings- laced hit single, Why Don't We Fall in Love, 22-year-old Amerie shows a talent for subtlety and nuance not often heard from a debut singer. The sultry vocalist lets the intensity build rather than relying on over-the-top flourishes. She shows her versatility with the jazzy Nothing Like Loving You, the edgy I Just Died and the infectious Talkin' to Me. While the material is not consistently strong, it serves as a nice introduction to a singer with great potential for growth.

— Steve Jones

Dan56 (talk) 00:59, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

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