01. "Some Girls (Dance With Women)" ****
I liked the radio edit, but I really like the album version -- none of the additional seconds are wasted, and without them, you really do miss something. Excellent.

02. "She Got Me" *****
Fantastic song! Very much like "Off the Wall" era Michael Jackson (my favorite album of all time, so that is a compliment), with a hint of *NSYNC thrown in. The way JC can harmonize with himself just amazes me, it really sounds like a group -- what incredible range! This is one of the songs that is best heard with a headset (or maybe a really good stereo), because of some very subtle touches.

03. "100 Ways" ****
The instrumentation is very Prince-esque (as are the vocals at times.. and lyrics, come to think of it). Very creative, fun, and, once again, a great demonstration of JC's range -- he goes from the low side of baritone, up to falsetto within the same verse (falsetto may not even be the right term, given JC's range doesn't seem to have a cut-off point). What I like about his more sexual songs is that they're not demeaning to women; they stand right on the line, and never once cross it (as far as I'm concerned). Some artists try to be sensual, and just come off smutty and offensive -- JC keeps a great balance. He's made sex songs a fine art now.. ha ha.

04. "Mercy" ***1/2
Very reggae-flavored, with a bit of rock and R&B tossed into the mix. His voice is just so powerful, so pitch-perfect... I need to sedate him and steal his talent in his sleep. ;) This is definitely a radio and dancefloor ready track.

05. "Build My World" *****
Co-written by Tony Lucca, whom JC has known since their days on MMC (aka, "The New Mickey Mouse Club"). This is a beautiful ballad that expresses a feeling most of us can relate to: the seemingly endless search for love. The opening line expresses it's the day after a one-night stand (at least that's what I gather), and the rest of the song is spent asking where real love is to be found -- a very unique thing to hear from a man's perspective. The vocals are on-point, and his ability to sing every part of a group-like harmony is again showcased. The bridge is my favorite part, the melody change is done perfectly.

06. "Something Special" ***
To put it simply, this is a fun song. The intro grabs you, the vocals and overall feel keep you, and the whistling in the breakdown is amusing. It's a nice summer time song -- a good driving with the top down soundtrack. The only reason is gets three stars is because so many of the other tracks are just so mind-blowing.

07. "If You Were My Girl" ****
If JC denies this was Lenny Kravitz-inspired, he's lying! Very good rock song, with R&B-tinged vocals. Very well done.

08. "Shake it" ***** +
I cannot say enough good things about this song. Brilliant! It was written by The Basement Jaxx (the only track on the album not co-written by JC). I'm not too familiar with them, but if their stuff is anything like this, I will be picking it up, that's for sure. This song reminds me a lot of Color Me Badd, who are one of my favorite groups of all time -- the vocals, lyrics, overall feel. Very CMB-esque. This is one of the tracks I could listen to 10 times in a row and not grow tired of (then again, that's true of well over half of this album).

09. "All Day Long I Dream About Sex" (nicknamed "ADIDAS") **
I feel torn giving this song such a low rating. I feel it's too repetitive, but then again, that was kind of the idea behind it. As an instrumental, or with some editing, this one would earn a 4 easily. The instrumental break in the middle is without a doubt my favorite part -- I could listen to that all day. This one may grow on me as time goes on, but as of now, it just falls short when measured against the other tracks.

10. "One Night Stand" ***1/2
Another very Color Me Badd-esque song. There's not much I would really change about this song, save maybe the dialog in the beginning (the following spoken parts are great, it's just the first one that grates on my nerves). Fun, and very club ready.

11. "Come to Me" ****
When a few clips from Schizophrenic first surfaced online in 2003, this was my favorite one. It uses the bassline from Corey Hart's hit "Sunglasses at Night," and it works very well. Great vocals (as usual), and again, that ability to do the harmonies himself, and actually sound like different people -- just stunning. Well-named album, for sure.

12. "Dear Goodbye" ****
An outstanding ballad. JC makes the most of his incredible power and range here, simply gorgeous! That's about all I can say.

13. "Everything You Want" ****
Mr. Chasez borrowed Sting's vocal chords for segments of this one -- that's the only explanation I can come up with. Very reminiscent of The Police (almost sounds like JC doing a duet with Sting). Lyrics rebuking materialism and greed, backed with a great reggae bassline. I think this will quickly claim a spot among my favorite songs of all time.

14. "Lose Myself" ***** +
JC used to say his dream was to write a song that becomes a classic -- well, this is potentially it (or, one of many, given his potential as a songwriter). If it's released as a single, and gets the exposure it needs (and deserves), there's not much keeping it off of a short list of the best ballads of all time. Easily on par with Brian McKnight, Seal, and Babyface. Very impressive.

15. "Right Here (By Your Side)" ****
Very melodic mid-tempo love song. The acoustic guitar is well used here -- actually, all the instruments are used brilliantly here, and none of them overshadow the vocals (which, unfortunately, happens too often in "pop" these days, usually to cover up for a bad vocal performance). JC can actually sing, so he's allowed to show through here.

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16. "Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)" ****
JC's first solo single, originally appeared on the soundtrack to the film "Drumline." I've liked this song a lot ever since it was released, and I still do, even when stacked against the rest of this CD. I will admit, it doesn't quite fit in here, but I'm glad it was included.

17. "Some Girls (Dance With Women) - remix featuring Dirt McDirt ***
I prefer the original, but this one is fun, too, and may be a better fit in some club situations.