And she’s singin’ “A Song For You”

Seldom do stars rise–so gallantly–from such astonishing personal and career lows.  But then, seldom are there stars like Whitney Houston.  And this new Whitney comes back swinging.

Under normal circumstances I would never consider doing an album review but I as I mentioned above, we’re talking about Whitney.  And I was pleasantly surprised that I found myself listening to “I Look To You” on loop.

Download IMMEDIATELY:

“A Song For You” — 5 stars. I didn’t like it at first, but now that I’ve listened to it, oh, 50 times, I’ve come to appreciate everything about it.  At the 2:50 mark Whitney kicks it into high gear and tears it up.  I can’t wait for the dance remixes.

“Million Dollar Bill” — 4 stars. This song didn’t catch me at first, but after a couple of times hearing it, and with a drink in my hand I had the overwhelming urge to dance.  The next day–and every day since–I couldn’t stop myself from humming the tune.

“I Look To You” — 4 stars. This is the power ballad of the album.  I like the song, but I like the uptempo songs better.

“Like I Never Left” – 4 stars.  Collaboration with Akon.  What’s not to love?

Before and After pics:

22 years of aging never looked better.  And 20 years of crack and Bobby Brown at that.

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"I Look To You" - 2009

"Whitney" - 1987