#9: One Wish
The main reason One Wish is the lowest is because it's a decent but generic Christmas album. Now I love a good Christmas album, but with Christmas songs being either hymns or classics the way the songs are arranged can either make it or break it unless it's an original. There's no doubt that Whitney sings like HELL, but that's pretty much the case with almost every one of her albums and either way these arrangements most likely won't be the first thing that comes to mind when they think of classic Christmas songs. I will also call out that in comparison to another certain Christmas album that Whitney has (which we will speak about later), this one just isn't as strong. And with all due respect if I wanna listen to Whitney for Christmas, it will most likely be that album over One Wish. Though I am not trying to take away from it at all.
#8: Just Whitney
I don’t really have much to say about this album except that it’s not as memorable as the others. Nothing against Just Whitney, but this is Whitney Houston we're talking about. Literally a majority of this woman's library is iconic, and this just doesn't stand out in comparison. But that doesn't mean it's not decent. The most memorable track on the album in my opinion is Whatchulookinat mainly because of the title itself. Obviously it’s 4 words smashed together, that’s bound to gain somebody’s attention and it strangely shows a lot about Whitney’s personality to an extent. Other than that particular song, there’s not really much about the album that makes it special hence the reason why it’s so low on this list.
#7: I Look To You
Now this one is a sad one. Though not an amazing album, I think a lot of people have an attachment for this one. I personally have a soft spot for Million Dollar Bill. The song is a total bop with its strongest aspect being the beat. But obviously what put's this album higher than it probably should be is unfortunately this was her final album before she passed. The song of the same name was already poignant before her passing considering it was a gospel song, but her death 3 years later just added to that. It’s now even more emotional knowing that it would be one of Whitney’s final songs (the final Whitney song in her lifetime I believe was Celebrate with Jordin Sparks). I’ve always loved that Whitney was never afraid to show her gospel roots. Overall, I Look To You is a decent album.
#6: The Preacher's Wife
Obviously this is the Christmas album I was referring to when speaking on One Wish as this is just a classic. As you can tell by the title, this is the soundtrack album for the movie of the same name. I actually watched the movie for the first time for Christmas last year (I'm not sure if I'll ever get used to Denzel Washington being so adorable). Obviously I Believe In You & Me is the album's most notable, and for good reason. Me and my family have a soft spot for Joy, Who Could Imagine A King will make you cry, and of course who could forget Whitney's rendition of Joy To The World? Nobody, that's the answer. A testament to the album's legacy is that it is currently the best selling gospel album ever. The Preacher's Wife is just an all-around sweet and nostalgic album that should be cherished always.
#5: I'm Your Baby Tonight
I think one thing that stands out about I'm Your Baby Tonight is that it really showcases Whitney's edgier side. The first album was a good introduction while the second in my opinion showcased her adorable side. But this album showed that she had an attitude, and her ambitious vocals worked perfectly with that side of her personality. Though probably one of her more underrated songs, My Name Is Not Susan, is a great display of Whitney's attitude as I feel that she was basically demanding the audience to remember her name (and we most certainly did) like the boss she truly was. And Of course I have to mention the titular track, which has attitude written all over it. I feel like in a way this album cemented who Whitney was as an artist.
#4: Whitney
As I mentioned earlier with the previous selection, Whitney really showcased the adorable side of her personality. And I say that mainly because of the music video for I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (which is also the reason this album is higher than I'm Your Baby Tonight). She ironically was insecure about dancing for the video but her little moves were too cute as well as her gushing over a boy. So Emotional (just the song not the video) I wouldn't say showcased an adorableness to her personality, but rather her sweetness. Whitney has always been respectful towards other artists. Her friendships with Deborah Cox and Brandy and even Mariah Carey's (someone Whitney is frequently compared to or at least paired with) respect for her being huge examples of this.
#3: Whitney Houston
The one that started it all. As I mentioned earlier, this album was the perfect introduction to one of music history's greatest voices (THE greatest in my opinion). She's just one album in the game and it already has classics such as Saving All My Love For You, How Will I Know, and Greatest Love Of All (No Not Randy Watson's Version!). Going back to Whitney's adorableness, How Will I Know also showcases that side of her personality to an extent (music video included), and obviously it did it first. It may not have established her as an artist, but it definitely gave us a glimpse of the incredible career that she would have. And it of course showed us more of what that one of a kind voice could do.
#2: My Love Is Your Love
Honestly, the main reason My Love Is You Love is this high is because it has a lot of bops. It's Not Right but It's Okay is AWESOME and one of my favorites, When You Believe (released along with Mariah Carey), is another one of my favorites, and the title track is so nostalgic for me. I will also note that this was her first studio album after 8 years as during these years we got The Preacher's Wife and my #1. The fact that it had been almost a decade since a regular album and she still was able to produce major bops and classics is a testament to not only her talent, but her impact in the industry as well. Being able to stay relevant even after all those years is a major accomplishment. Obviously her movie songs help, but studio albums and soundtrack albums are very different. Not a lot of artists can do them both, but Whitney did it with style and fierceness.
#1: The Bodyguard
Was there any doubt that The Bodyguard would be #1? The album is the best selling soundtrack, won the Grammy for Album Of The Year, and is the best selling album by a woman for a reason. And it more than deserves it. The album is literally flooded with classics. I Have Nothing (sung it myself once), I'm Every Woman, Queen Of The Night, Run To You, the list just goes on. But obviously this album would be nothing (or in this case, have nothing) without the legendary I Will Always Love You. This is the third time I've mentioned this song in a post, and for good reason. While I'm Your Baby Tonight cemented who Whitney is as an artist, The Bodyguard without a doubt sealed Whitney as an icon, a legend, and one of the greats. There will never be another like Whitney. Many try to imitate her (me included), but none will ever be her. And this album is indeed a testament to that.
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