Gold [Original recording remastered]

Brian McKnight | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 30, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Hip-O Records
• ASIN: B000LXSTR2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,117 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

A hit artist since he debuted on Mercury 15 years ago. With a smooth and soulful voice, and great songwriting and production, he appeals to every generation. Now, for the first time ever, a career-spanning overview that's all the hits and much more. 29 smash tracks on 2 CDs, including several hits not on his single disc hits collection and including The Top 10 Hits 'Anytime' And 'Back At One'. 2-CD Sets at an exceptional price with all songs digitally remastered, extensive liner notes and special photos.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Back Again At One, June 25, 2007

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Michael Kerner "Michael Kerner" (Brooklyn, New York U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gold (Audio CD)

There haven't been many soulful singer/songwriters that have really thrived at maintaining their soul. With the music industry being more interested in acts like Ciara and Beyonce, or Hip Hop artists like 50 Cent that are just more about beefs and violence. For somebody like Brian McKnight, these past few years have been very difficult. Aside from a heartbreaking divorce, he left his 15 year era with Universal music from labels like Mercury and Motown. Nevertheless, he made some delightful songs that really are great. Although his style has mostly been compared to Stevie Wonder and the ballad-felt songs of Lionel Richie, he has always been true from the heart. Now, a second hits record is out reflecting into his delightful career, but does it deliver a tune, or is it just down in the dumps?

Brian McKnight's 2007 Gold, part of Universal double-album greatest hits series, is a deep and soulful reflection of Brian's era from Universal. The collection includes nearly 30 of his best tracks. The collection delivers nicely to newcomers, while adding on what made his previous hits record From There To Here 1992-2002. The songs have all been remastered well, and include some new tracks from his albums that were overlooked. The collection includes soul and somber tracks like One Last Cry, Back At One, to his deep and driven Anytime. The collection also expands onto his last two Universal records Gemini and U-Turn, featuring standout tracks Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda, and Win from the Cuba Gooding Jr. film Men Of Honor. Although the album delivers nicely, there are still some great tracks I wish could've been highlighted but sadly overshadowed, especially his sensual duet Love Is with Vanessa Williams which was featured on his last hits record, and tracks from his latest record 10 like Used To Be My Girl.

Despite a few overlooked songs, Brian McKnight's Gold follows well at showcasing a great singer and some of the best R&B tracks in the past decade. It doesn't draw in too much as a must buy for new fans, as well as it remains a great add-on for die hard fans. It just makes the mark, but doesn't completely feel like it is back at one.

Album Cover: B

Songs: B-

Price: B

Remastering: B

Overall: B-

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the Baddest Artists Ever, March 4, 2007

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A customer "mistermaxxx" (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gold (Audio CD)

I've always been a Huge fan of Brian Mcknight. the Brother can write slow jams or drop a tight Mid-tempo Jam. He is so Musically Versatile. this compilation captures the many sides of His Talents. He is Songwriter,Producer, Arranger,Instrumentalist&a PowerHouse of a Vocalist. the Brother is something else. His vocal Runs along with His Piano Runs are his trademarks. this is a very Good collection that Covers his career. he is nearly two Decades deep which is a testiment to His Longevity&Musical reach. he has covered a whole lot of bases.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Huge B. McKnight Fan!!!, March 30, 2007

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S. Crowder "#1 Consumer" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gold (Audio CD)

This CD is awesome!!! Considering I just saw the man himself about 3 weeks ago, I was very pleased to get some unreleased cuts on this CD. All true fans should get these CD's.