This album should have been at the top of the charts for much longer than it was. The record company didn't seem to promote it as highly as they should have or could have. The album was critically acclaimed by numerous reviewers and Rolling Stone gave it 4/5 stars (and they don't dole them out readily)!!!! DEFINITELY WORTH THE MONEY...AND THEN SOME. I am constantly listening to this album. It's 1000x better than the new Destiny's Child album.