The Best So Far cover

The Best So Far

Toni Braxton · 2007

61 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul · urban contemporary

Soulful ballads blend with smooth R&B grooves, showcasing Braxton's emotional depth and vocal prowess.

Why this album works

This album is significant not only for encapsulating Toni Braxton's most successful singles but also for reaffirming her impact on the adult contemporary and R&B scenes. It includes several chart-topping hits that solidified her status as a pop icon, such as 'Unbreak My Heart', which remains one of her signature songs.
Best for
steady emotional unfolding soulful ballads for reflection late-night heartache sessions
Context
By the time 'The Best So Far' was released in 2007, Toni Braxton had established herself as a leading figure in contemporary R&B with several multi-platinum albums. This compilation came after her critically acclaimed album 'Libra' (2005) and marked a moment of reflection on her career, emphasizing her greatest hits and enduring popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Unbreak My Heart Standout 4:29
  • 2 How Could an Angel Break My Heart 4:21
  • 3 I Don't Want To 4:17
  • 4 Breathe Again Standout 4:17
  • 5 You're Makin Me High 4:05
  • 6 Another Sad Love Song 3:50
  • 7 He Wasn't Man Enough for Me Standout 4:01
  • 8 Spanish Guitar 4:47
  • 9 Let It Flow 4:21
  • 10 You Mean the World to Me 4:49
  • 11 Why Should I Care 4:23
  • 12 Love Shoulda Brought You Home 4:50
  • 13 I Belong to You 3:51
  • 14 The Time of Our Lives 4:41

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