Thursday, August 27, 2009
Music news Smokey Robinson: Time Flies When You're Having Fun
Posted by Ben Westhoff on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Michael Jackson's death and the 50th anniversary of Motown Records' founding has renewed focus on the pioneering Detroit label, making Smokey Robinson's latest solo CD, Time Flies When You're Having Fun — his first in three years — well-timed. Though Robinson's name is practically synonymous with the imprint, its signature soul and pop sounds are nowhere to be found on this work, which skews toward contemporary R&B and smooth jazz. Tracks like "Love Bath," "You're the One for Me" and "Time Flies" are particularly overproduced, but most everything here is department store elevator-ready. Robinson's cover of Norah Jones' "Don't Know Why" immediately indicates what demographic he's pursuing — one that's old, wealthy and unadventurous in its tastes. So perhaps it's not fair to compare the album to the earlier, innovative entries in his catalog. Nevertheless, finding something to appreciate about such a lifeless, passionless CD is a tall order, indeed. (Robso Records) 2 stars out of 5
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What a rotten thing to say! I personally love this CD just as much as all of his other songs. Thank goodness people have their own ears and don't have to depend on what you or others think! Believe me I have ears! This CD is definitely 5 STARS!
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I was assuming for some reason that 5 Stars was the highest. But on a scale of one to ten, I'd say his CD is a 20! Have a good day.
I love the entire CD. You sound as mellow as always mr. robinson. my children are planning our fourth plus wedding anniversary party and i will be dedicating "you are my life" with smokey and Indie Irie to my husband. My husband is dedicating one of mr. robinson's older selection"whatever makes you happy makes me happy too" to me. He has never written a song or sung one that i didn't love!!!
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