The New Life album has a different sensibility from Still Standing. Still Standing was grounded in empowerment and best represented what Mo can deliver: real sanging, in your face attitude, and honesty along with those R&B radio smashers. Overall, Still Standing was innovative and fresh and with amazing material and her vocals took precedence over production. New Life has grown on me and I love it. It is very production savvy with Mo's vocals taking a back step to the production at times.I do prefer the Monica that puts out songs that are on still Standing, but recognizes that she is stretching herself as an artist and also doing some real legendary R&B material with this album. She took a big chance and I think the album speaks volumes to alot of great things to come from Monica. New Life is a beautiful album about love and with some amazing powerful vocals both emotive and restrained. The next two strong singles that I feel are radio bangers are without you and 3d. Monica has a huge future ahead of her with this new direction that she can mix in with previous releases and it stretches so much longevity for her career. Her portfolio will be vast. New Life is a album that HAS to grow on you and after the first few listens you will clearly hear the greatness in all the songs and the album itself.