TLC – 3D (2002)

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How good is TLC? So good that they survive the tragic, early death of a key member — Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was killed in a car accident during the recording of 3D — with grace and style, turning out a record that sits comfortably next to their modern classics, Crazysexycool and FanMail. Perhaps surviving members Chilli and T-Boz spend a little too much time in the lyrics paying tribute to their colleague, but it’s easy to glide past that and just concentrate on the strong songwriting and stylish production. Like their previous albums, the particulars don’t matter as much as the overall impression. No member of TLC has an astounding voice, but their skills are exploited to the hilt, since the material not only suits them, it’s melodic, memorable, and grows in stature with each play. Best of all, the production plays to the strength of the song, balancing the group’s character and abilities with the hooks and character of the song. Perhaps 3D doesn’t blaze trails like their other albums, but it never plays it safe and it always satisfies, and it’s one of the best modern soul albums of 2002. A bittersweet triumph, perhaps, but it’s better to go out on a positive note.

Track List
01. 3D
02. Quickie
03. Girl Talk
04. Turntable
05. In Your Arms Tonight
06. Over Me
07. Hands Up
08. Damaged
09. Dirty Dirty
10. So So Dumb
11. Good Love
12. Hey Hey Hey Hey
13. Give It To Me While It

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