Time

Lionel Richie

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 23, 2006)
• Original Release Date: June 23, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca Special Products
• ASIN: B000007Q8U
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,324 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Time glowingly demonstrates Lionel Richie's ability to write and sing socially relevant tracks. However, much of the luster from his mid-'80s heyday is woefully absent. Perhaps it's the album's darker thematic hue that robs the project of the once-familiar Richie magic. "Zoomin'" is a melancholy-laced track that addresses world problems, and "Everytime" bears a sobering timbre that explores relationships' more stark realities. Conversely, the title track rings with a warm pop melody of hope, while "Closest Thing to Heaven" boasts dreamy, feel-good lyrics. As usual, the artist's music deftly blurs the boundaries between pop, R&B, and country music, underscoring Richie's award-winning universal creative approach. Still, one comes away with a hungry feeling, as if Richie has yet to regain his stride following his lengthy self-imposed recording exile. --J.R. Reynolds

Entertainment Weekly
After opening with the upbeat "Zoomin'," Richie settles right down to single word [titled] romantic ballads ... laying the schmaltz on thick enough to make Celine Dion sound like Courtney Love.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TIME carries Richie's signature sound into mellineum, July 16, 1999

By A Customer

On TIME, Richie further updates his songwriting virtuosity with some subtle, yet effective hip/hop sampling on the swaying opening track "Zoomin'." While "I Hear Your Voice,""Touch," and "That's the Way I Feel" express his delightfully saccharine romantic feelings, "Forever" and "Time" sound near flawless. "Someday" offers a smooth, slow bassline over Richie's low, cautious, yet seductive deliver. Finally..."Lady". Although Kenny Roger's version remains priceless, since Richie wrote the song, this is how it was originally conceived by him. Superb Album. Aspiring Romantic vocalists near and far take notice, and learn from this master.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Hidden Gem, July 25, 2006

By	L. HARRIS (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been a Lionel Richie fan for about 30 years or so. I was searching for something new and found this music that has been out for a number of years. I did not know of it till recently. Lionel doesn't get nearly enough airplay anymore. I loved listening to every song on Time. It was older than what I had hoped but, I was not disappointed that I purchased it unheard. If you love listening to Lionel, you'll enjoy it too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I really like this one @}->---, July 21, 2006

By	Little Miss Cutey (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Lionel Richie is so talented. He's written countless hits and sings soulfully and smoothly. He's a classic artist and one of the best around.
This cd I still listen to often. It's got some upbeat songs and some great ballads. I especially love Lady (that he wrote but never sung until now - Kenny Rogers did that). Also is Stay, The Closest Thing To Heaven and Eveytime. While there were no major hits on this cd, it's still great (if not underrated) and I love it. It's for all Lionel fans and R&B fans alike.