This Thing Called Love: The Greatest Hits of Alexander O'Neal
Artist: Alexander O'Neal

While it can be argued that Alexander O'Neal's track record doesn't merit any greatest hits or best-of compilations, that didn't deter Tabu from issuing this compilation. It presented O'Neal's finest uptempo and ballad singles, displaying his ferocity on such cuts as "Fake" and "Criticize," plus his range and passion on "Never Knew Love Like... Read More

The Icon Is Love
Artist: Barry White
Community Score: 9.00

Barry White has been to the top of the charts an admirable number of times, but only one of his hits was a ballad (a studio effort for the Quincy Jones album Back on the Block that included El DeBarge, James Ingram and Al B. Sure!). However, as a solo artist, White has never had a ballad usurp the number one spot on the Billboard charts. The... Read More

The Very Best of Randy Crawford
Artist: Randy Crawford

If Randy Crawford was a car, she would be a fully loaded Lexus. Compiling a best-of album by Crawford is easy, you simply make sure you include "Street Life" and "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," then you pick at least 12 more songs from her array of albums; any 12, it doesn't matter which ones you choose cause she doesn't make bad tracks; everything... Read More

The Greatest Hits of Freddie Jackson
Artist: Freddie Jackson
Community Score: 9.70

During his five-album stay at Capitol, Freddie Jackson repeatedly showed himself to be a soul man of unusual merit. Ranging from outstanding to decent, all five of his Capitol albums are worth owning. But if a listener is allotted only one Jackson CD, The Greatest Hits of Freddie Jackson is the logical choice. From "Rock Me Tonight," "Nice &... Read More

Don't Say It's Over
Artist: Randy Crawford

In her slippery, velvety tone, Randy Crawford blossoms on this diverse cast of songs, which includes jazz, dance, pop, and a little bit of boogie. She does nothing fancy or unique other than address these lyrically sound numbers with good old-fashioned singing. Crawford softly croons through the lead track "I'm Glad There Is You," accompanied by... Read More

Diary of a Mad Band
Artist: Jodeci
Community Score: 7.56

Jodeci juggles new jack swing and vintage soul on their second album...The disc's love songs, particularly "Cry for You," "What About Us," and "My Heart Belongs to You," are tender, passionately sung, sincere expressions of romance and love. But then...there's a string of innuendo-laden come-on numbers, complete with explicit language, raps and... Read More

Whisper a Prayer
Artist: Mica Paris
Community Score: 6.00

Britisher Mica Paris is the most exciting female vocalist to come along in some time. She hasn't exploded due to the uncertainty and unpredictable nature of the music business. This CD is arguably more satisfying than her stunning debut, So Good. My two favorites were co-written by Paris, "Positivity" and "Can't Seem to Make Up My Mind." The... Read More

Collection - CASTLE
Artist: Stephanie Mills