“Oooh Wee” is in no way a bad cut, but also can’t be characterized as a standout. “Oooh Wee” benefits from a light adult contemporary R&B sound and production. “My Baby” incorporates a more contemporary sound, updating classic funk. “Show You” tries to achieve the same oomph, but is merely solid, not particularly innovative or out of the ordinary. “A Million Ways to Love” is definitely a hard act to follow. Numbers are referenced all over the place, whether it be 60 seconds in one minute, 88 keys on a piano, or the 26 letters in the alphabet. The songwriting that graces the chorus is a definite selling point. ✓ “A Million Ways to Love You” is the better record, exemplifying reserved adult contemporary at its best. The vocal harmonization during the second verse also work out well for Wilson. “Turn Off the Lights” features lush production work in the contemporary R&B vein. The thoughtful, once-again chivalrous songwriting, and soulful, classic sound is a perfect fit for Wilson. Jones” or Heatwave’s “Always and Forever”. “Our Anniversary ” sounds like an update of 70’s soul classics such as Billy Paul’s “Me and Mrs. That said, “My Love is All I Have” doesn’t retread or supersede its inspiration – it is memorable and chivalrous in its own right. ✓ “My Love Is All I Have,” the promo single, patterns itself after a previous Charlie Wilson record, “You Are”. Here, he reaches back to the late 50’s/early 60’s R&B sound. “I Think I’m in Love” is the oldest-sounding cut that has graced a Wilson album as of late. His vocals are particularly rich on the chorus.įollow-up “ I Still Have You ” is nothing flashy, but once again, solid R&B playing to Wilson’s strengths. The inspirational, spiritually-driven ✓ “If I Believe” is a solid opening cut, which initially finds Wilson accompanied only by piano and string patch. But for a veteran, what does he have to prove? Nothing – Wilson just delivers a solid R&B affair. His 2013 LP, Love Charlie is a solid R&B album, but never flashy or revolutionary. Since that commercial triumph, Wilson has cooled off commercially and has ‘chilled’ musically. Kelly penned title track, “Charlie, Last Name, Wilson”, which was a big-time adult R&B hit. He was a member of the popular Gap Band back-when and made a notable resurgence with his 2005 album Charlie, Last Name Wilson, which debuted at no. Following an illustrious career, with nothing to prove, veteran R&B musician Charlie Wilson delivers a solid R&B affair on his 2013 LP, Love Charlie.Ĭharlie Wilson has nothing to prove.
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