Customer Reviews

All That Matters

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I found this CD the other night while I was looking through my collection and had to wonder what happened to these guys. On their sophomore set, this foursome blended old school soul sensibilities with mid-90's production values.

The video for the popular song on this CD, "I Can Call You," was in heavy rotation on BET in 1995, but it was not played nearly as much on radio. I like that song because it has a jazzy sound to it, and the four harmonize really well throughout the selection. Plus, I love that thumping bass line.

This CD also has some some good slow jams such as the title cut, and my favorite "Much Too Much." "Loving You is Alright" is a nice midtempo cut. Although I do like their cover of "How Deep Is Your Love," I like their original compositions more. It's not a bad cover, I just don't feel it's worth a rave. On the whole, this is solid group with a grasp of the fundamentals -- lyrics, melody and harmony. It would be a shame if this is the last we'll ever hear from them.

On the follow up to their triple plantium 1992, Portait continued to turn heads for real music listeners. Although the only features two hit singles which were How Deep Is Your Love and I Can Call You, the album features some nice ballads (which I prefer) check out Hold Me Close, Lay Your Body Down and the interlude Micheal's Mood.

Just like the previous CD. This is another one that i listen to all the way through til the end. From front to back of this CD, it is seriously on every song. Offering something a little bit different from the previous one without losing the listener and still keeping everything flowing. It sounds sappy and everything but that is how i feel about this CD. I hope folks out there are still into really good music and recognize that.

If that's the case, then get All That Matters. In the end the music is all that matters.

Portrait's second release is a fine example of what great R&B is all about. A good smattering of both slow love grooves and faster up-tempo movers, this album shakes it up a little bit. However, the characteristic smooth and silky singing of the group stays true and is displayed on every track. The lyrics themselves show thought in the writing. A classy piece from a classy group, this release should not disappoint R&B lovers, especially those fond of suuch artists as Kenny Lattimore, Keith Washinton, or Az Yet. 5 STARS.

even though I've never bought the album.. I have the remix of How Deep is Ur Love and listening to them sing this song is enough to make me buy the CD.. also when u listen to the song samples of their songs u get to have a taste of the talent this group possesses

A really relaxing album. Overall good. Songs like Much Too Much
and How Deep Is Your Love really did if for me. Worth buying.

I LUV WHAT U STAND FOR LUV I ONLY PLAY FIVE CDS YOUR NUMBER ONE ALL THAT MATTERS MISS U

I am mostly a Heavy Metal listener. But, I do enjoy great R&B. I just recently purchased Portraits two releases. Just like Zhane, their two releases are well done. Yes, at the time there was a plethora of R&B groups out like H-Town, Shai, Silk, etc. But, Portrait (in my sole opinion), stand out with their own sound. There is some Take 6 influence present, but their sound is their own. The opening track is smooth and moves on to track 2 which has a cathcy bass that cannot be ignored. The rest of the cd just flows and keeps getting better. I think the music world needs to rediscover this R&B sound. I am weary of TPayne, Lil Wayne. So many artists today aren't singing and exhibiting their vocal abilities, rather they just scream or there is too much going on vocally with "feat. so and so," and muscially, just lacking any creativity. The songs today in the so called R&B world just cares about a catchy phrase "whoop there it is" or something to that effect, and the folks eat it up. Sad, sad, sad. Buy this one as well as the first release, and you will hear great harmonies vocally and lyrics that say something meaningful about loving your lady. You cannot get romantic with a TPayne song or Lil Wayne song, but you will with a Portrait song. Again, this is only my opinion. Portrait is in the style of After 7, another great group. Where are these guys?

I believe I purchased this CD back in the early 90's...long before I met my husband in 2000. Well, it's now early 2008 and this CD is STILL one of our absolute favorites. I have tried researching the whereabouts of this group on the Net. All I know is that they disbanded. What a crying shame.

They should do us all a favor and pull it back together. I love these guys and would love to hear more from them. Like a previous reviewer says, the CD is awesome from start to finish. Very, very romantic songs that "Keep Pullin' At My Heartstrings".

If you have the opportunity to add this to your collection, DO NOT PASS IT UP.