Excellent Album!
Brian McKnight's smooth vocals, melodickeyboard-based tunes and honest lyrics help define a style of R&B that has been scarce in the '90s. On his third set, McKnight continues to touch the heart with his soulful grooves and heartfelt ballads. Although a guest appearance from Mase on "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)" makes for a great pop hit, McKnight's true musical talent and vocal ability replace R&B's usual connection with hip-hop on ANYTIME. Songs like "Could" and "Anytime" use the slow love song formula while "Everytime We Say Goodbye" and "You Got The Bomb" remind listeners what smooth up-tempo R&B should sound like.
Souled Out For The Sake Of Commercial Success.
I thought this cd was so wack, that I had to check the cd package to see if this was really Brian McKnight doing the performing on this cd. First off the rip-off jobs he was doing on songs as title track(sounds like the riff to Outside Your Door by, Me'Shell Ndegeocello) and the track The Only One For Me( stealing the riff to the R Kelly remix of I Can't Sleep Baby, yall know what I'm talking about). You Should Be Mine was another let down. And what's up with Jam Knock ? I wish artist like Brian would stick to what they know instead of listening to their A&R reps. I guess I'll just stick to the first two cd's he released. By the way those uptempo cuts on the first two cd's are way better than the crappy ones he's got on the new one. I just can't recommend this to anyone. As a matter of fact, I'm giving him two stars based on his past performances and hoping for a better outing next cd.Peace Xes Cainam
Definitely One Of The Best R
Every song on this CD is good. The songs cover different aspects of emotion, from sadness ("til i get over you"), to determination ("you should be mine"), to love ("the only one for me"), and even death ("when the chariot comes"). "Anytime" is a one time number one asking, "Do I ever cross your mind? Anytime? I miss you!"
A must have if you love R&B!
I think this is his best work ever. I have every album and I still come back to this one. I think he's usage of various producers, his voice and the songs he sings are pure joy. "I belong to you" will be my dedicated song to my wife, whenever I get married, "Anytime" take a likeable sample and takes it to another level, the oringinal author of the track should thank him for sampling her.
I mean if I had to be stranded on an Island with only ten cd's this album would be one of them.
B CDs Ever
I thought a few songs were ok, not like the other BK CD's, one song I like on the album is "When the Chariots Come"
Five mixes of his smash hit: Radio Edit, Suave House Remixfeaturing 8 Ball, Cibola Mix Show Bass, Mr. Mig RemixVersion w/Intro and Suave House Remix w/o 8 Ball. Colorfulpicture disc. Slimline jewel case. 1998 Motown release.
