Lucky Day

1	Shake Shake Shake 3:26
2	Full Control 3:50
3	Hookie Jookie 3:32
4	Hey Sexy Lady / Tony Gold 3:20
5	Get My Party On / Chaka Khan 4:43
6	Lucky Day 3:21
7	Strength of a Woman 3:50
8	Lost / Prince Mydas 3:29
9	Strange Love 3:15
10	Leave Me Alone 3:52
11	These Are the Lips / Ricardo "RikRok" Ducent 3:30
12	Give Thanks 3:46
13	Walking in My Shoes 2:53
14	We Are the Ones 4:33
15	[Untitled Hidden Track] 3:59

Barnes & Noble

If the ladies didn't believe Shaggy's earnest, platinum plea of "It Wasn't Me," they can take much of Lucky Day as an apology. Over some of the deepest dancehall tracks of his pop-reggae career, Mr. Boombastic limns the beauty of women -- on "Strength of a Woman," he even wonders if God is female. Earthly Everywoman Chaka Khan drops by to give her blessing on "Get My Party On," as Shaggy drops his trademark blend of brazen come-ons and self-effacing humor. The mariachi-themed single "Hey Sexy Lady" is no "It Wasn't Me" -- in fact, this may be the first Shaggy album that doesn't lean on covers, clever pop-staple interpolations, or novelty songs. Which is not to say that he doesn't have help: classic lovers' rock vocalist Barrington Levy joins his countryman on "Full Control" and, of course, Ricardo "Rik Rok" Ducent of "Angel" is on board for "These Are the Lips." Without abandoning his chart-friendly formula, Shaggy advances an honest, more mature version of the crowd-pleasing ruffneck who's risen to the top of the pop-reggae heap. Mark Schwartz

All Music Guide

Both commercially and creatively, Hot Shot was a tough act to follow. That 2000 release boasted some of Shaggy's best work (including the naughty smash "It Wasn't Me"), and it sold an impressive ten million units internationally. So when the time came to record a follow-up, Shaggy no doubt felt the sort of pressure that Janet Jackson felt when she recorded a follow-up to Control. This October 2002 release is Shaggy's first album of new material since Hot Shot, although MCA did release an album of Shaggy remixes in early 2002. And even though Lucky Day isn't quite in a class with Hot Shot, it is still an enjoyable follow-up. The album is full of the type of congenial, good-natured crossover dancehall that Shaggy is best known for; those who don't mind the fact that Shaggy is very much a crossover artist won't be disappointed to learn that infectious ditties like "Get My Party On" (which boasts a cameo by guest Chaka Khan) and "Shake Shake Shake" have a lot of pop and urban contemporary appeal. But Lucky Day doesn't come across as formulaic, and Shaggy -- for all his commercial moves -- isn't afraid to offer some surprises. "Hey Sexy Lady" successfully fuses dancehall and funk with Spanish flamenco; it's an unlikely combination, but one that works. And Shaggy, who specializes in lighthearted fun, brings a surprisingly serious tone to "Lost" (a warning against the dangers of crime and street life) and "Walking in My Shoes" (which is about persevering despite challenges and adversity). Although not Shaggy's most essential album, Lucky Day is a rewarding effort that takes its share of chances -- both musically and lyrically. Alex Henderson

Rolling Stone

Bump up the tempos and Shaggy turns into the mad scientist of pop reggae, combining unstoppable rhythms, his growly voice and random sonic flubber. Gavin Edwards

Entertainment Weekly

This follow-up to 2000's ridiculously successful Hotshot is another crop of dance tracks for the masses. [B] Cheo Tyehimba