1. Macy Gray The Id (Epic)
Macy comes across as ready to lose it every other track. I love that. -Mike Maclean, Edmonton AB
She may be strung out or stoned most of the time, but her voice is incredibly evocative, and few other soul artists can convey the same sort of sexiness as she can. -Matthew Pollesel, Ottawa ON
There's only one voice in R&B that can get past a bout of over-production and a few admittedly weak songs. That voice belongs to Macy Gray. -Mark Hamilton, Calgary AB
Her voice sends shivers down my spine. -Dennis Spencer, Kingston ON
2. Alicia Keys Songs In A Minor (J)
She's talented! She sings, writes, and plays her own music, which means she doesn't have to take her clothes off. -Josee Lacroix, Hull QC
Laugh all you want it's a pretty album. -Stacey Abramson, Winnipeg MB
3. Mary J. Blige No More Drama (MCA)
Deeper production than you're likely to hear in all those other R&B acts. -Jeremy Rossier, Vancouver BC
4. Destiny's Child Survivor (Columbia)
Some nice booty! -Shannon Cummings, Toronto ON
5. Spearhead Stay Human (Six Degrees)
Transcends traditional categorisation spoken word and grooves dominate your mind. -Chris Shapka, Edmonton AB
It takes a lot of soul to spread the message of love and respect in this day and age. -Andrew Keachie, Sault Ste. Marie ON
Macy comes across as ready to lose it every other track. I love that. -Mike Maclean, Edmonton AB
She may be strung out or stoned most of the time, but her voice is incredibly evocative, and few other soul artists can convey the same sort of sexiness as she can. -Matthew Pollesel, Ottawa ON
There's only one voice in R&B that can get past a bout of over-production and a few admittedly weak songs. That voice belongs to Macy Gray. -Mark Hamilton, Calgary AB
Her voice sends shivers down my spine. -Dennis Spencer, Kingston ON
2. Alicia Keys Songs In A Minor (J)
She's talented! She sings, writes, and plays her own music, which means she doesn't have to take her clothes off. -Josee Lacroix, Hull QC
Laugh all you want it's a pretty album. -Stacey Abramson, Winnipeg MB
3. Mary J. Blige No More Drama (MCA)
Deeper production than you're likely to hear in all those other R&B acts. -Jeremy Rossier, Vancouver BC
4. Destiny's Child Survivor (Columbia)
Some nice booty! -Shannon Cummings, Toronto ON
5. Spearhead Stay Human (Six Degrees)
Transcends traditional categorisation spoken word and grooves dominate your mind. -Chris Shapka, Edmonton AB
It takes a lot of soul to spread the message of love and respect in this day and age. -Andrew Keachie, Sault Ste. Marie ON