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An amazing return to form, Patti sang her a** off on this on

G. Mitchell | Los Angeles, CA United States | 06/24/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I love Patti. I have virtually everything she's every put out on LP and CD, but her last few CDs left me a bit cold. It's not PATTI's style or her remarkable VOICE, it was the sub-par, lackluster material that didn't suit or do her voice justice. But now Patti returns with her second album on Def Jam, and I have say: WOW! I wasn't expecting such a solid, stunning effort - even though these may be simply "covers," Patti takes hold of each one and sings the sh*t out of them, making them totally her own, sometimes surpassing the originals! Her octave-ranging, searing, emotional takes on SONG FOR YOU and The Pretenders' STAND BY YOU (who would thunk?) are terrific, especially toward the end, when Patti lets loose with her signature ab-libs that reach the sky! But I'm even more surprised she finally picked up the pace with winning remakes of THE JONES GIRLS' disco classic YOU'RE GONNA MAKE ME LOVE SOMEONE ELSE and, amazingly, KRISTINE W's over-looked gem from her own debut album, the title track LAND OF THE LIVING - I really liked the "live" organic funky arrangement on this one, much more groovy than the typical sterile house remix - although both these tracks are begging for the house remix treatment; #1 Billboard dance hits are a no-brainer. Fast or slow, Patti NAILS this one outta the park. I am so happy for her - and glad that YOU can purchase this CD, support her, and ENJOY every cut!"

Good Stuff

Scotty | 07/21/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is really good stuff. I have read the reviews here and the standards set for this lady are so high. One song that isn't perfect and the critics start screaming. What artist puts out an album with every single song perfect? Please, no one! Patti's diversity, range, power and personality are unmatched, so as previous reviews have indicated, the haters are out. I think that several of the unpleasant reviews with personal attacks are by the same individual using multiple sign ons.

Didn't I Blow Your Mind is my favorite, as Ms. LaBelle hits those power notes using that 5 octave gift of a voice. I have a tendency to like her slower selections which include Silly and I'll Write A Song for You. I Can't Make You Love Me is just plain too slow. Your Song with Elton has a real nice personal touch and connection between them. They have been great friends for a long time and it shows.

Patti has it going on and I purchased several of these CD's to give as gifts. Everyone loved them. Believe me that you will love it, too.

Finally, there is no way that the few bashers reviewing this CD have purchased or even listened to the CD. They are just trying to lower her overall reviewer rating.

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Billboard Reviews

Benjamin | 06/27/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I thought that those who did not see the Billboard reviews for Patti LaBelle's new album and single would like to read these excellent reviews from Billboard. They were released today. Great reviews from a tough reviewer and a leader in the music industry.



ARTIST: PATTI LABELLE



ALBUM: CLASSIC MOMENTS



These days, it's a given for veteran artists to pay homage to music from the past. Sometimes it works tremendously well (Cyndi Lauper's "At Last"), other times it fails miserably (too many to mention). Patti LaBelle's "Classic Moments" is appropriately titled. In fact, it is those two words that her fans will be uttering after spending time with this stirring disc, which opens with the Aretha Franklin nugget "Ain't No Way" (featuring Mary J. Blige). In their care, heartbreak has never sounded so good. LaBelle also partners with Elton John and Kristine W on songs they made famous: "Your Song" and "Land of the Living," respectively. Other highlights: "You're Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else" (the Jones Girls), "I'll Stand by You" (the Pretenders) and "Love Ballad" (L.T.D.). Throughout, LaBelle's gift -- that voice -- is front and center.







ARTIST: PATTI LABELLE FEATURING MARY J. BLIGE



SINGLE: AIN'T NO WAY



The timeless and the timely join hands on the first single from Patti LaBelle's new "Classic Moments" CD. This is the stuff from which classics are made, with a multigenerational diva-fest between LaBelle and the equally thunderous Mary J. Blige, complete with all the riffing and hand-waving you might expect from two of the most powerful voices in soul music. There's nothing to do but sit back and feel humble as the pair tears into a song made famous (and co-written) by Aretha Franklin.

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