I've Heard the Best

It's Not Right, But It's Okay:
This is the most innovative track on the album. It has a catchy and original melody that will find the listener humming to it in no time. Lyrically it may not be the best track on the album but certainly a track that will turn many heads. 4.5/5

Heartbreak Hotel:
Whitney certainly outshines Kelly Price and Faith Evans on this midtempo killer. All in all, this is an exceedingly fine midtempo number. Certainly a winner. 4/5

My Love Is Your Love:
A beautiful love song with a new twist. Whitney sings of a love that transcends WW3, homelessness, Amistad. Certainly adds depth to many sappy love songs out there. This may well be the GREATEST love song of all. 4.5/5

When You Believe:
Helped by Babyface's magical touch, this power ballad builds up to a thunderous crescendo of the two voices. I don't see this as much of a competition between the two divas. In fact Mariah complements Whitney's vocals just perfectly. 5/5

If I Told You That:
This is one of the few songs I don't like from this album. The chorus is too repetitive and the song is too ordinary for Whitney's standard. 3/5

In My Business:
Initially I dislike this song but it has slowly grown on me. 3.5/5

I Learned From The Best:
Why is there only one song produced by David Foster? This Foster produced ballad is certainly Whitney at her best. This is the best example of how to sing and how to sing well. She knows how to control her voice and let go of her emotions all at the right time. A true masterpiece. Foster should get to produce more songs rather than Rodney Jenkins. 5/5

Oh Yes:
Whitney lets loose on this relaxing and yet sensous delivery of this lazzy ballad. Missy's production is great but the song is a tad too long. 4/5

Get It Back:
I don't like this track. This is again one of those songs that is easily forgetable. This song should have been left out for more power ballads like "I Learned from the Best," and "Until You Come Back." Get Babyface/Foster back! 2/5

Until You Come Back:
This is why they call Whitney "THE VOICE." Listen and you will be awed. Whitney certainly gives her all on this track. This is what it means to hear the voice. 'nuff said. 5/5

I Bow Out:
The imagery of a theaterical performance used to describe a relationship may not be the most original concept. (Remember Madonna's "Take A Bow"?). However this Diane Warren song may not be the best song here but certainly worthy of listening. 4/5

You'll Never Stand Alone:
This is another song that makes me buy a Whitney Houston CD. Her voice alone is well worth the money of this CD. But the words and melody of this gorgeous Diane Warren ballad are just beautiful. Pure Bliss. A number one hit. 5/5

I Was Made To Love Him:
This is certainly very hip and contemporary but out of Stevie Wonder's catolog is this the best choice to do a remake version of? 3.5/5

Overall impressions on MLIYL:
This is by far one of the most innovative and contemporary album that crosses the many genres of music: hip-hop, pop, A/C, gospel and so on. However the ballads are still the ones where Whitney still shines the brightest. She has a great voice and this is the best brought out in power ballads. This is my favourite album in a long while. She has not just learned from the best. She's the BEST. Oh YES!