★★★★★
No text for this review; see http://robertchristgau.com/xg/bk-cg90/grades-90s.php.
- www.robertchristgau.com
2009-07-10
★★★★★
Back when R&B; had more
soul, and the prime purveyors of its form (read: Donny Hathaway,
Marvin Gaye, and Aretha Franklin) gave it up for the song,
artists like Kenny Lattimore were commonplace. But alas, in the
post-soul '90s it's a rare artist that debuts with such a
precise, old-school-influenced talent; on Never Too Busy's songs like ''Climb the
Mountain,'' you can hear the history of soul between every
''aaah,'' ''oooh,'' and satisfying ''yeah.'' A-
- ew.com
2009-06-12
★★★★★
Despite its lumbering length and some slick, late-'90s R&B; formalities, Kenny Lattimore's second album is a real treat. Combining smooth grooves with an even silkier voice, Lattimore shifts from bedroom operator to new jack king with an ease that seems neither forced nor affected on From the Soul of Man. The R&B; stew is made even heartier by a couple of inspired covers, even if they're not totally successful in their execution (who knew that "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" could be so sexy?)...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
Despite an inconsistent collection of songs, Kenny Lattimore's eponymous debut album is a promising record, showcasing his smooth voice to fine effect. His singing and the slick production makes the weaker numbers enjoyable, but when he's given a good song -- such as the singles "Just What It Takes" and "Never Too Busy" -- the depth of Lattimore's talent becomes apparent.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
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