The title Basic Instinct is especially reminiscent of the sexy thriller with a leading role for Sharon Stone as femme fatale. Ciara's new record is also inspired by the movie, so that promises something! However, when Ciara sings, she still sounds no different from an Aaliyah wannabe. Yet the singer comes across a bit more raw and aggressive on this CD and little by little she creates her own style.
We didn't have to expect anything in terms of quality and that was a good thing. Ciara's Basic Instinct is an average hopeless R&B record with synthi pop and house influences. She will undoubtedly have a loyal fan base, but if we compare her to Aaliyah, Ciara lacks a bit of the sincerity, personality and sweetness we love to see in our female performers. The masculine side of Ciara, with baggy clothing and baseball cap, we have now really seen. (GL)more