Collection
Artist: Peabo Bryson

Released in 1984, Collection covers the basics of Peabo Bryson's peak hitmaking years at Capitol, featuring his hits between 1978-1983. Later collections, such as 2001's Anthology, covered more ground and featured many more songs; but for a snapshot of Bryson at his peak -- containing such hits as "I'm So Into You," "You're Lookin' Like Love to... Read More

The Night I Fell in Love
Artist: Luther Vandross
Community Score: 8.80

His fourth album under the Epic banner, and Luther Vandross still retains that freshness that is fulfilling to his audience and rightly so. This album spawned four Billboard R&B singles in "'Til My Baby Comes Home," "It's Over Now," "Wait for Love," and "If Only for One Night." However, as superb as these songs are, any one of the remaining... Read More

New Edition
Artist: New Edition
Community Score: 7.67

Maurice Starr's vision peaked with this second album by New Edition. They were now thoroughly Jackson 5 clones and were reaping similar commercial dividends thanks to the teen angst cuts "Cool It Now" and "Mr. Telephone Man." They earned their first platinum album, one Top Ten hit and another Top 20 pop single (both songs topped the R&B charts)... Read More

Shirley Murdock
Artist: Shirley Murdock

A shocker in its time. Marvelous vocals. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide Read More

In My Life: Greatest Hits
Artist: Stephanie Mills

Stephanie Mills is barely five feet tall but packs a wallop that defies her size. This brief eight-song set provides a good introduction to the songstress for those not down with the native New Yorker. Mid tempo love tales "Never Knew Love Like This Before," and "Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'" are exciting vehicles for Mills expressive... Read More

I Feel for You
Artist: Chaka Khan
Community Score: 10.00
Rock Me Tonight
Artist: Freddie Jackson
Community Score: 9.00

Here on his debut album, Freddie Jackson enjoyed admirable chart success with each of the four singles. The initial single, "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)," was a very rhythmic ballad with an easy-flowing chorus enhanced by some nostalgic lyrics. It hit the Billboard R&B charts in April 1985, and stayed afloat for 26 weeks. The song... Read More

I Commit to Love
Artist: Howard Hewett

Howard Hewett made a smooth transition from being a member of the trio Shalamar to becoming a bonafide solo artist. His first single to hit the Billboard R&B charts was the romantically enchanting "I'm for Real." Too fast to be a ballad and not fast enough to be a jam, Hewett still captivated radio and his audience with this moderate number. The... Read More

Straight From the Heart
Artist: Peabo Bryson

A good mix of slow and up-tempo tunes, including the definitive Bryson ballad "If Ever You're in My Arms Again." ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide Read More