Desertion seems to be the driving theme behind the lyrics with enough angst and insercurity from a womans view point that you could possibly want but aren't these type of albums the best when one is wallowing in the down side of life and love.
Don't worry too much about the electronic backing as it is very good with some superb programming with the bass thumping out front and a real nice snap with the drums and percussion add. Not only that Erykah has put down the backing vocals herself for the albums construction and it brings a wonderful even sound with Erykah primarily singing the background work and the Hip Hop delivery for the lead vocal.
ERYKAH BADU CD LIST DRIVER
Neo Soul is the term we all call this genre of music these days but back in 1997 for me it was one cool late night album mixed with a primarily electronic sound with keyboards and guitar used here and there with the great Ron Carter himself playing bass on one track "Drama" but is the electronics that are the main driver with primarily, a beautiful Hip Hop vocal delivery from Erykah Badu.
Recorded during 1996 and released early 1997 "Baduizm" was Erykah Badu's debut album after having been signed by Universal due to her duet with D'Angleo "Your Precious Love" bringing her enough attention from the company to record an album.