Serious

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共9首歌曲

艺人: The O'Jays
语种: 英语
厂牌: EMI
发行时间: 1989年03月01日
专辑类别: 录音室专辑

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by Alex Henderson

After a long and artistically triumphant association with Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff that lasted from 1969's The O'Jays in Philadelphia to 1987's Let Me Love You, the O'Jays broke their ties to the legendary Philly producers/songwriters, left Philadelphia International Records and opted for a more high-tech &urban contemporary& approach with Serious. Obviously well aware of what younger R&B units like Guy, Levert (lead singer Eddie Levert's young sons and relatives) and Today were up to, the veteran soulsters incorporated &new jack swing& and hip-hop elements and made it clear they were intent on changing with the times. But thankfully, the gritty, gospel-influenced belting that made the O'Jays so dynamic to begin with remained. Though Serious (whose producers include members of the O'Jays and Levert, Terry Stubbs and Dennis Lambert) isn't in a class with gems like Back Stabbers or Family Reunion, there's a lot to admire here -- including the vulnerable &Out of My Mind,& the silky &Never Been Better& and the earthy ballad &Serious Hold on Me.& The engaging &Pot Can't Call the Kettle Black& speaks volumes about the O'Jays' outlook --urging fellow baby boomers who criticize their kids' hip-hop to let them be themselves and remember when they were young.

Serious

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