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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 We sure do miss this amazing talent, here's something to help us remember her well... Sep 24, 2007
One of the greatest travesties to ever hot the music industry as a whole was the untimely death of its young star Aaliyah, a beautifully talented rising star who will never be replaced. `I Care 4 U' helps further prove that very fact, giving us some of her greatest hits coupled with some previously unreleased tracks to remind us of all she had left to offer. This album is a beautiful compilation. Sure it's missing some standout tracks, but that's mainly because all of her music was so exceptional. It's not your conventional `Greatest Hits' record since almost half of the tracks here are previously unreleased. Throughout Aaliyah's voice transcends and fills the listener's ears with pure pleasure.
Listening to `Back and Forth' brings back memories of the first time I heard this amazing artist. I was young; in fact she was the new thing my older sisters were so enthralled with. They would dance together in our basement to `Age Ain't Nothing but a Number' and I would sit and grove to the music. Aaliyah keeps up the energy on recognizable tracks like the ever popular `Are you that Somebody' and `Try Again', two tracks that really made her a household name. Listening to `Try Again' also reminds the listener that she was so much more than a one trick pony. Her acting career was just beginning to ignite and I'm confident that she would have exploded on the film scene. `More than a Woman' is that great mix of beat and voice that just delivers on every level. This was probably her most recent single at the time of her passing and so it really holds that much more meaning. She really was more than a woman, she was an icon.
I'll always prefer my Aaliyah sultry and seductive and she is just that on tracks like `One in a Million' and the title track `I Care 4 U'. `One in a Million' is actually my favorite Aaliyah track period. It just reminds me of all there is to love about this singer. The lyrics, the beat the vocals, it's all just so perfect. Delivers a mood and that makes a song worth more in my opinion. Aaliyah's voice is just so crystal clear in `At Your Best', but to me it's not an outstanding track. It sounds a little too dated for my taste.
Of her new tracks `Come Over' is the real standout. It's just a beautifully done track and really has every element that makes Aaliyah's music so wonderful. `Don't Know What to Tell Ya' is also a great track, a little long but great none-the-less. `Don't Worry' and `All I Need' are a little more bouncy than the other tracks here while `Miss You' slows things down again. `Erica Kane' is an interesting track (and it took my sister to fill me in on the Soap Opera comparison). It never really grew on me. The chorus is a bit too repetitive and obnoxious for my taste. The album closes with the remix version of `Got to Give it Up' and it succeeds in delivering a great dance track.
Sure, I would have made some changes in the track listing (`4 Page Letter' anyone???) but I really can't complain to much with this album. It's a great addition to your Aaliyah library.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Great cd/dvd...but be cautious! Apr 30, 2006
This is a great cd, although I bought it for the dvd, which contains her music videos. This is definitely a must have for any Aaliyah collector. Definitely worth the money.
However be cautious. I ordered this and it was missing the dvd when I recieved it. The tracklist for it was included, but the dvd was gone. After a bit if digging, I found that there were many others that had the same problem. And there is nothing that Amazon can do about it because it is the product manufacturers fault. So i ordered it again and it included everything. There have also been people who got the dvd, but no cd. So keep this in mind when ordering (even though the chance of this occurring is small.
0 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Just enough for the casual listener Apr 14, 2006
Aaliyah's career was cut short due to a fatal plane crash in August 2001. "I care 4 U", released after her death is a mix of new material and old classics. The songs on this disc capture some of her most popular hits such as "Are you that somebody", "One in a million", and "Try again". Beyond the few hits on this disc, the remainder lack depth and creativity.
If you are seeking a light R&B experience, Aaliyah does the trick with her angelic vocals and soulful production (Missy Elliot & Timberland). However, this CD is not one of my favorites in this genre due to its repetitive nature and simply dull non-hit tracks.
Overall this an average listen and nothing more. If you are a fan of Aaliyah this will make a great addition to your collection.
2 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 A prelude to "Ultimate Aaliyah" (3.5 stars) Apr 10, 2006
You have to remember the timeframe to understand the reason for this album. Aaliyah had just passed and the string of hits from her self-titled effort started to wane. As a result, record execs thought it would be logical to release a half-hit/half-unreleased material to capture Aaliyah's greatest moments AND bless them with new music. In theory, this strategy should work. In practice, it didn't (at least on this album).
One of the biggest reasons why, IMO, was the exclusion of hits. While most of them are here, three huge ones aren't ("If Your Girl Only Knew", "Rock The Boat", and "One I Gave My Heart To"). Three minor ones were also not included ("4 Page Letter", "We Need A Resolution", and "I Don't Wanna"). That's 6 hits that SHOULD have been here.
All is not lost though. The unreleased material on this set is very enjoyable. My favorites include: "Miss You" (Aaliyah's farewell anthem), "Come Over" (a sweet, syrupy ballad), and "Got To Give It Up" (remix). I would venture to say this material is BETTER than the album tracks from the self-title release. And that's saying a lot, given Aaliyah made a name off album tracks that should have been singles.
Overall, however, this disc was a quick compilation to accomodate Aaliyah's sudden tragedy. You can tell by its hurried release and exclusion of major hits. But there is some very good unreleased material. Therefore, I will say it's a good disc for die-hard fans, but a casual listener would be better off picking up "Ultimate Aaliyah".
Grade: C+/B-
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
We still Miss You Aaliyah Jul 16, 2005
This album is a beautiful tribute to our beautiful baby girl. Fans will recognise some of the best most successful songs from Aaliyah's recording career and also six new and exciting tracks. Aaliyah's voice sounds amazing on every track regardless of the producer. Timbaland clearly emphasised Aaliyah's talent, but on the new tracks Aaliyah still manages to shine even when she is not collaborating with Timbaland. Miss You is very moving and it is clear that we will always remember this fine and respected artist who was a true star long before Beyonce was crazy in love and Ashanti was foolish We love you and we miss you. We care 4 U Aaliyah
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