Crash & Burn (Traci Braxton album)
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| Studio album by Traci Braxton | ||||
| Released | October 7, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013-2014 | |||
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| Length | 43:22 | |||
| Label | eOne | |||
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| Soultracks | (Positive) |
Crash & Burn is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Traci Braxton. It was released on October 7, 2014, by eOne Music Entertainment and Soul World Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Raheem DeVaughn, Khayree Ali and Niko, while the production handled by Bobby D. Terry, Chris Lewis and David Lindsey. The album was preceded by the release of the single "Last Call".
In 2013, Braxton began her solo career, after signing with Entertainment One under eOne Music and Soul World Entertainment to released her debut album later titled Crash & Burn. In 2013 Braxton, got her own radio show called The Traci Braxton show on the BLIS.F.M. radio and as she was able to promote her new music and album release.
Upon its release, Crash & Burn received mixed reviews. Soultracks gave the album a favorable review, stating that "Crash & Burn accomplishes the exact opposite, demonstrating to the world that just because Traci is the most low-key of the Braxton sisters doesn't mean that she has little to say. The middle Braxton daughter may be unsure about the fate of her marriage and have some catching up to do with Toni and Tamar as far as polish goes (less Auto-Tune would also be a good start), but one listen to the CD will exemplify the title track's lyrical mission statement, a message that Traci sings as if her very life depended on it: have success in the fullness of time, and with the right intentions, or it isn't truly success at all: "If I fall then let me fall, even if I crash and burn/I will be shooting for the stars, but if you bring me down to earth, it's all good." Recommended."
AllMusic's Andy Kellman gave the album 3 stars out of 5, commenting that "Crash & Burn offers a decent assortment of adult-oriented R&B songs that explore heartbreak, romance, lust, and perseverance. While most of the songs are undoubtedly contemporary and sleek, not one of them comes off as an attempt to contend with releases from artists half Braxton's age. In fact, the lone guest appearance here comes from Raheem DeVaughn, an ideal collaborator for Braxton. Fans of mature R&B who can forgive considerable Auto-Tune usage should find plenty to like here."
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