Singer Toni Braxton, for whom a wonderful career seemed to be in the offing in the mid-nineties, has apparently only had setbacks since her last album Libra (2005). In addition to disappointing sales of the record (a 'measly' 445,000 copies in the United States), her son was diagnosed with autism in 2006. In addition, Braxton's own health was also a cause for concern, as rumors of breast cancer were
… confirmed in 2008 when she had a lump in her breast removed. The dark clouds remained, because during her short performance in Dancing With The Stars, the now 41-year-old singer indicated that she suffers from microvascular angina, a condition that, by narrowing of the blood vessels, causes breathing problems. To prove that she is still alive and kicking, Toni Braxton releases Pulse in 2010. This is good news in itself, but the music does not make us happy. The singer gives the impression that she is desperately looking for connection with contemporary pop singers. The tracks are produced flat with hackneyed piano melodies, making her ballads feel a bit old-fashioned. In addition, the forced rousing songs destroy Braxton's credibility. Tragic. (GL) In addition, the forced rousing songs destroy Braxton's credibility. Tragic. (GL) In addition, the forced rousing songs destroy Braxton's credibility. Tragic. (GL)more
