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Motown A Journey Through Hitsville USA

Boyz II Men

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Audio CD (November 13, 2007)
Original Release Date: November 13, 2007
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Decca
ASIN: B000UNMUG4
In-Print Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

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Song Title Time Price

1. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) 4:24 $0.99

2. It's The Same Old Song/Reach Out I'll Be There 3:55 $0.89

3. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) 3:11 $0.89

4. The Tracks Of My Tears 3:23 $0.89

5. Money (That's What I Want) 2:54 $0.89

6. Easy 5:25 $0.89

7. I Was Made To Love Her 3:32 $0.89

8. All This Love 5:33 $0.89

9. Ribbon In The Sky 2:51 $0.89

10. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing 2:50 $0.89

11. Got To Be There 3:32 $0.89

12. War 4:20 $0.89

13. End Of The Road 3:57 $0.89

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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"

Product Description
On November 13, 2007 the Decca Label Group will be releasing a new Boyz II Men CD that will be a tribute to some of Motown's Classic songs including The Temptations "Just My Imagination", The Miracles "Tracks Of My Tears", The Four Tops "Reach Out I'll Be There" and more all produced by American Idol's Randy Jackson.

Boyz II Men is the most successful R&B male vocal group of all time. They've recorded five #1 R&B hits between 1992 and 1997 and have since sold more than 90 million albums and 50 million singles.

Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 Stars for Boyz II Men's excellent tribute, November 15, 2007

By	Salih C. Alexander (Portsmouth, Virginia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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...

Second, before the Boyz even endeavored to make this and Throwback, they had already come out with FOUR studio albums, a Spanish album, a platinum Christmas album (that remains the best Christmas album of this generation), and a remix album. This doesn't include chart-topping or near hits that did NOT appear on their albums like "End of the Road", "One Sweet Day" with Mariah Carey, and "I Will Get There" (Prince of Egypt).

The Boyz didn't NEED to ESTABLISH themselves with this record. They merely RE-INTRODUCED some hits from Motown WHILE RE-INTRODUCING THEMSELVES.

Who else could sing "War" like the Boyz did here? Who else could do an acappella version of "End of the Road" featuring the incomparable singer (more comparable song-WRITER, lol), Brian McKnight? With whom else would Patti LaBelle perform "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" by Ashford and Simpson?

112? Not together.
Dru Hill? Too many personality issues...not together or on hiatus...
Jagged Edge? PLEASE. They sing WELL together, but there is NO HARMONY.

Who else IS there???

I realize that attrition is not the strongest argument, so how about this one...The album is actually a 4 1/2 star album.

The production is SUPPOSED TO SOUND DATED because the SONGS are from the 60's and 70's.

I'll admit that the only song I wasn't feeling was "Reach Out". The Boyz' voices don't fit that song. I also think that the Ribbon in the Sky acappella version was beautiful, but loses the individuality of the original and may upset some fans.

However...

"War" (what is-a good for, absolutely nothing) may make some newer listeners think about "Rush Hour"...but that song is SOOOOOOOO appropriate for the times.

"Got to be There" was a very beautiful song.

"Ain't nothing like the real thing--very soulful (actually this whole album has a lot more soul than we are used to from the Boyz and THAT IS GOOD.)

"Easy" was just magnificent--it's a tie between that one and "War" for the best song on the album.

"End of the Road"--yes, it's different without Mike, but he was never the centerpiece of the group...the other members sang all of the leads and his presence, while missed, is not fatal.

"All My Love"--wow...just WOW.

No, the album isn't perfect, but neither was "II"--which is considered the group's best.

It's more in line with "Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya", which was considered a very good album.

Pick it up and listen to it all the way through...This album made me think of my childhood (I'm 31) growing up with Mom (RIP) and Dad listening to these classics...what will it remind you of??

4 1/2 stars...Very good album--WAYYYYYYYYY better than any other male vocalists out there.

P.S. Please do not be so spoiled by the relative greatness of Boyz II Men's airtight vocals that you can't appreciate living (and still young--mid-thirties) legends. People do that with Take 6.

John Stephens may call himself a legend, but the Boyz don't have to--Let's stand up and give them the ovation they deserve--as LIVING LEGENDS.

Salih Alexander, Esquire

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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 (Philly, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

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4.0 out of 5 stars i'm glad, November 18, 2007

By	Derrick Jenkins "love of Gaming/Movies/Anime/... (Hampton VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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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 1 month ago 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 2 months ago 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 3 months ago by S. Dorsey

1.0 out of 5 stars Boys II Men
I ordered this CD on September 19th and as of today --October 25th I still DO NOT have the CD. Was told it was mailed on October 1st--so where
in the name of creation is it... Read more

Published 8 months ago by Maria J. Jason

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing but its Boyz II Men
This album of covers has some shining points. If you're a Boyz II Men fan, you can't be too mad at hearing the guys again (minus Michael). Read more

Published 8 months ago by Promisedland

4.0 out of 5 stars Boyz/Motown
As a baby boomer, it was quite refreshing as well as enjoyable to hear the selections by Boyz to Men of Motown
classics. All in all, it is an excellent CD

Published 11 months ago by K. Frazer

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as it could be
Okay, I've seen the boyz sing the songs live. I've seen them dancing, jumping, turning, having fun, exhausting themselves and still the songs sounded ten times better than on the... Read more

Published 13 months ago by H. Quakyi

5.0 out of 5 stars Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear when Motown truly was "The Sound of Young America".
Once upon a time four talented young students at Philadelphia's High School of Creative and Performing Arts formed an R & B vocal quartet. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Paul Tognetti

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS!!!
This is the best Motown CD ever. I listen to it all the time. If you love Motown, this is the CD for you. It is absolutely fantastic.

Published 14 months ago by Debbie A.

3.0 out of 5 stars One question: WHY?
Over the years, many artists have sought to recapture the unique sonic glory that was Motown, most notably Michael McDonald (Motown and Motown Two). Read more

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