became such a monster hit -- not just a hit, but a pop-culture phenomenon that was impossible to escape -- that it became difficult to view its accompanying album as anything other than a conduit for the single. The thing was, was a damn good record, in many ways one of 's very best. Picking up where and left off, skillfully balances catchy yet mellow dance cuts with immaculately crafted . The title track, of course, is the best example of the dance side, but illustrate that wasn't a one-hit record at all -- if anything, they hold up better than the big hit. There is some filler here -- none of her records were free from that curse -- but it's well-made filler and helps make one of the most enjoyable albums of her career. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine