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"Boyz II Men are certainly well equipped to polish gems from the storied label's vault with their vocal range and penchant for harmonizing" -- USA Today
"Boyz II Men, possibly the only vocal group today that can expertly handle a Motown retrospective." -- Ebony Magazine
"The album has the duel task of reinventing classics for old fans and introducing them to new ones and succeeds mightily; embodying the music's spirit but adding an undeniable Boyz II Men twist" -- The Boston Herald
"The set does not attempt to re-invent the wheel. Rather, it seems ready and willing to just shine a light on the staples of the 60's, 70's and beyond for those who came too late to appreciate the originals." -- Philadelphia Daily News
"Toss one of the greatest R&B vocal groups of the last 20 years into the pot with some of the best Motown songs ever written, Add Randy Jackson as producer, and you get one of the most listenable records of the year." -- New York Post
"Boyz II Men, possibly the only vocal group today that can expertly handle a Motown retrospective." -- Ebony Magazine
"The album has the duel task of reinventing classics for old fans and introducing them to new ones and succeeds mightily; embodying the music's spirit but adding an undeniable Boyz II Men twist" -- The Boston Herald
"The set does not attempt to re-invent the wheel. Rather, it seems ready and willing to just shine a light on the staples of the 60's, 70's and beyond for those who came too late to appreciate the originals." -- Philadelphia Daily News
"Toss one of the greatest R&B vocal groups of the last 20 years into the pot with some of the best Motown songs ever written, Add Randy Jackson as producer, and you get one of the most listenable records of the year." -- New York Post
Product Description
2007 release, a tribute to the classic sounds of Motown from Boyz II Men, hailed by the world as the most commercially successful R&B group of all time. Down through the decades, the stars and songs of Motown Records have been the subject of countless tributes and cover versions but few have displayed the level of vocal artistry and the faithfulness to the sound and spirit of the originals that Boyz II Men capture on this album.
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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's disgusting and disheartening that a great group like Boyz II Men even has to MAKE a tribute album or that their last full-length album was released exclusively online and in Japan.
Worse yet is the seemingly rampant idea that the Boyz should stop recording because they "just don't sound the same" without Bass (Mike McCary).
Unforgivable is the statement by one idiotic reviewer (who, incidentally, can't even spell or use proper grammar) that this sounds like something a "soccer mom" would make and that it was cheesy because of Randy Jackson's involvement.
The fact of the matter is that people went out and made Ja Rule's remake/sampling of Stevie Wonder's "Do I do" (featuring Case-CASE!!!) a multi-platinum hit. No one complained about a classless rapper "tainting" an old song.
No one pointed out that Lauryn Hill's vocals on "Killing me Softly" were, well, SOFT and nowhere NEAR the original version.
I mean, really...PHARRELL comes out and gets FEATURED as a GUEST VOCALIST on rap songs...and people just laugh it off.
J. Lo, Britney Spears, Mya, Ciara...the list goes on and on of artists who are WHOLLY unworthy to even think about sampling great artists.
And let's not even THINK about forgetting good 'ole Mary J. Blige, who jacked a whole album worth of classic soul songs to PUT HERSELF ON THE MAP.
And with that, I begin my short argument.
First of all, Boyz II Men is--hands down--the greatest male vocal group of the past 17 years of R&B. It's not even close. ONE--JUST ONE--of their albums--II--sold more records and won more awards that Jagged Edge's and 112's ENTIRE CATALOGS PUT TOGETHER...... Read more ›
Worse yet is the seemingly rampant idea that the Boyz should stop recording because they "just don't sound the same" without Bass (Mike McCary).
Unforgivable is the statement by one idiotic reviewer (who, incidentally, can't even spell or use proper grammar) that this sounds like something a "soccer mom" would make and that it was cheesy because of Randy Jackson's involvement.
The fact of the matter is that people went out and made Ja Rule's remake/sampling of Stevie Wonder's "Do I do" (featuring Case-CASE!!!) a multi-platinum hit. No one complained about a classless rapper "tainting" an old song.
No one pointed out that Lauryn Hill's vocals on "Killing me Softly" were, well, SOFT and nowhere NEAR the original version.
I mean, really...PHARRELL comes out and gets FEATURED as a GUEST VOCALIST on rap songs...and people just laugh it off.
J. Lo, Britney Spears, Mya, Ciara...the list goes on and on of artists who are WHOLLY unworthy to even think about sampling great artists.
And let's not even THINK about forgetting good 'ole Mary J. Blige, who jacked a whole album worth of classic soul songs to PUT HERSELF ON THE MAP.
And with that, I begin my short argument.
First of all, Boyz II Men is--hands down--the greatest male vocal group of the past 17 years of R&B. It's not even close. ONE--JUST ONE--of their albums--II--sold more records and won more awards that Jagged Edge's and 112's ENTIRE CATALOGS PUT TOGETHER...... Read more ›
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boyz II Men is without a doubt the greatest R&B group of this generation
November 20, 2007
By C. Jones
Format:Audio CD
Their vocals are beyond amazing, and if you've ever heard them sing live, a capella (like I had the pleasure of doing not so long ago), then you can't deny their talent. They are true vocalists, and something the music industry is SORELY lacking. This album is wonderful, and listening to the old classics in their familiar voices was a pleasant treat. I hope I have the next 20+ years to enjoy their beautiful harmonies and soul stirring songs!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By J. Davis
Format:Audio CD
I saw Boyz live last night in concert and let me tell you, they are still as good as ever! They sang a few songs from this new cd and the audience was blown away. They even did old school dance moves to them. My hubby and I bought the cd right away! This is a much recommended cd to any true Boyz II Men fan!!!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Derrick Dunn
Format:Audio CD
At one point Boyz II Men were the biggest R&B group in the world but as Hip Hop and Rap took over, four part harmony and good old fashioned R&B sadly disappeared from the charts. With their eighth CD and second cover album, the Boyz II easily provides the listener with plenty of ear candy. The CD opens with an amazing cover of The Temptations' "Just My Imagination" where Shawn Stockmen's vocals are easily on par with Eddie Kendrick's classic falsetto. Other notable covers include Debarge's All This Love, The Commodores Easy and one of my personal favorite's Smokey Robinson's & The Miracles' The Tracks Of My Tears. Although impossible at this point to add anything to the likes of "It's the Same Old Song," "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing," or "Money (That's What I Want)" -- no matter how well they are handled, the Boyz easily get the listener's attention again with acapella covers of Ribbon In The Sky and their classic slow jam End Of The Road. All in all a great album for the young and the young at heart.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By dc_homegirl
Format:Audio CD
Boyz II Men did a good job with this album. I would not be surprise if it's number 1 on the chart. Their harmony is magnificent.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
That the guys are even still out there doing their thing...yes Mike McCrary will be missed and he was the part of the group that solidified Boys II Men's singing. But it's cool that they released a collection of Motown covers now i didnt enjoy everyone of the songs. I did find that i enjoyed the vast majority especially the Ribbon in the Sky (A Capella) and All This Love to name a couple.
It's a collection that most Boyz II Men fans should check out even if you only listen to it here and download a song or two. Give this one a try if you don't like it. Its all good its something that takes a few listens to appreciate a bit more.
Solid effort by the guys but i would prefer a new cd of their songs to this anyday.
It's a collection that most Boyz II Men fans should check out even if you only listen to it here and download a song or two. Give this one a try if you don't like it. Its all good its something that takes a few listens to appreciate a bit more.
Solid effort by the guys but i would prefer a new cd of their songs to this anyday.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Eshtemoa
Format:Audio CD
When Motown deteriorated into psychedlic, and later, disco music, I stopped listening to popular music. Thirty-seven years later, Boyz II Men not only revive "classical" Motown, but sing with beautiful harmonies.
The cd is a loving and mellifluous tribute to my Motor City.
My only quibble is that I did not recognize every song.
The cd is a loving and mellifluous tribute to my Motor City.
My only quibble is that I did not recognize every song.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Vicky Walker
Format:Audio CD
the meeting of old school & new school; they are the best at what they do, waiting for the next one!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
interesting cd
received cd quicker than i expected. also the rating for this used cd was right on. something a little different for b2m.
Published 6 months ago by robert lalonde
5.0 out of 5 stars
loved this
really enjoy this cd. the selection, especially the motowns, is great, and each song has full orchestra as well as the incomparable sound of the "boyz"!!
Published 13 months ago by aamanda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelente trabajo de Boyz II Men!!!!
Este cd magnífico de este maravilloso trío vocal es realmente excelente. Dotados de un extraordinario talento vocal y sobre todo de un ensamble único, este... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Manuel Carranza C
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet singing, but the originals still reign supreme
Typically tight, fine singing by the Boyz, and of course these are some of the best pop songs ever written. Read more
Published 19 months ago by K. Swanson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never cease to fail!
Talent regarding these guys just cannot be denied. They are an example in simplified and complicated harmony. I love the fact that they have always worked TOGETHER!
Published 21 months ago by mb_tech_net
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boyz II Men - 20 years in the business
Hey, this is Billboard Magazine's most successful music group of the 1990s! Damn, I grew up with Boyz II Men. Read more
Published on April 16, 2011 by M. Ottersboeck
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Motown Music
Boyz II Men won a couple of Grammy's for this C.D. and they deserved it. This is a great album and they do an amazing acapella rendition of their own "End Of The Road. Read more
Published on February 26, 2010 by Thomas Feistel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Music
This is a good CD, not as good as Throwbacks but still good. Produce as described and timely shipping.
Published on May 18, 2009 by Paula G. Lilly
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Best of old MoTown
It was great hearing those old great Motown hits by a group of guys that wasn't around when music was soulful, and doing justice to these old songs. Great CD
Published on May 3, 2009 by Bob Soulman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good Album, and Even Better Than Expected!!
I would like to start by saying that I saw this album in the store for many months, but decided not to purchase it, because I've heard these Motown songs for years, and I am not... Read more
Published on April 7, 2009 by S. Dorsey
