G. Mitchell | Los Angeles, CA United States | 01/20/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If Only You Knew, I'm in Love Again, Loverman, Love Bankrupt, When Am I Gonna Find True Love, Love Need and Want You - ENUFF SAID! This could be Patti's most consistent, best album ever - and that's saying a lot - a pitch-perfect, soul-stirring snapshot of 80s quiet storm soul. Worth the price of admission for the legendary "vocal break" toward the end of IF ONLY YOU KNEW - no one, I mean NO ONE, works a lyric like MISS PATTI! She deserves a box set, but until then, you need this album (and all her others) just for the oft-overlooked sublime album tracks. This is no exception."
A classic CD to hold onto
Andrew | Boston MASS | 02/24/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As I've said before, until a Patti LaBelle box set appears that includes all her materpieces, these old CDs are still worth buying for the tracks that don't appear on the current selection of greatest hits CDs. This CD was a classic when it came out. "If Only You Knew" shows the power and depth of Patti's voice, singing a torch song as only Patti can. It is a touching song of unblossomed love, soul with out being sappy. "I'm in Love Again", the title track, is upbeat and again is a showcase for Patti's vocal ability. It doesn't appear on greatest hits collections, that is why I've kept this CD to this day.The other gem is "Love Need and Want You". For those who listen to current music, you may recognize it sampled on "Dilemma" by Nelly and Kelly Rowland."
Patti's best album so far.
Krusty Fan | Miami | 08/20/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is a classic. I listen to it often. All eight songs are great. The only negative thing I can say about it is that it is ONLY eight songs. This is the album where 'If Only You Knew' is from (worth buying just for this). She is so talented, she can sing anything.
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I wrote the above eight years ago and I am still impressed with this album. It's truly a soul classic. Flawless, really. There's not a bad moment on the album. I can't think of another album I would say that about. If you want to hear how it should be done, get this album."
PATTI AT HER VERY BEST
imchael johnson | jacksonville, florida United States | 05/16/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the super talented Patti showcasing her powerhouse voice in a setting that compliments her gift in every way. The musical arrangements are lush yet tasteful and lend a smooth flow to the entire project. These are the kinds of songs one wants to hear Patti sing.....and sing em she does. Gamble and Huff toned Patti's powerful instrument down a notch and guided her through eight restrained performances.Every song stands out, but If Only You Knew is one of the best vocal performances in reorded music. If you've slept on this one ...you're missing out."