It's already been seven years since we lost crazysexycool TLC member Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes. No one had a style & personality like her, & no one has since. To celebrate her legacy, the new posthumous album Eye Legacy was created. Several guests came together to put together an album that includes both previously released & never-before-heard material from Left Eye. The result is an enjoyable, if not perfect, set that fans of the late Lisa Lopes will no doubt appreciate.The Free-assisted "Spread Your Wings," which features Left Eye vocals from "Life Is Like A Park" off her debut solo disc Supernova, starts off Eye Legacy. The concept of the song is a good one & Free provides a great hook for the track. Bobby Valentino is featured on "In The Life," formerly "Rags To Riches" off Supernova. This one's alright, with Bobby doing a decent job with the chorus. "Legendary," or "Untouchable," follows & is one of the least changed songs of the bunch. TLC does make an appearance, alongside Missy Elliott, on first single "Let's Just Do It," which includes some really cool production & is a rightful (as well as obvious) choice to lead off the album.
Lil' Mama helps out on a reworked version of "Block Party," which was Supernova's first single back in the day. Nothing against Lil' Mama, as I liked her offering, but I wish they had left this one alone. "Listen," or "Universal Quest," could've done without its somewhat annoying hook. Chamillionaire & Bone Crusher are featured on the banger "Bounce," which is a fun song. The Wanya Morris-assisted "Let It Out" is a deep one that offers some interesting insight into Left Eye's mind. Ryan Toby & Claudette Ortiz help out on "Through The Pain," an excellent heartfelt track that even has Lisa shouting out TLC, "the unstoppable team."
Left Eye is flawless on "Forever," but I can't help but think she would've felt whoever is singing the chorus was being too cliche with it. Lisa's sister Reigndrop Lopes is wonderful on "Never Will Eye Eva." "L.I.S.A.," or "Let Me Live," is almost straight off Supernova. The "Let's Just Do It" remix could've been left off, as it only has a different beat, but I'll take what I can get. Reigndrop helps out on the album's closer "Crank It," a nice way to end Eye Legacy by showing off Left Eye's ability to entertain.
It's great to hear Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes' voice again. Though some songs were better than others, I liked the mix of material. They chose worthy material to include that we've heard before, but enough of it is new to make Eye Legacy worthwhile. A huge thank you to those who came together to make this project a reality.
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
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