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Back to Love - Anthony Hamilton
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82 out of 100

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6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth release for the soul singer features production from Babyface, James Poyser, Kelvin Wooten, and Salaam Remi.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The A.V. Club
    Dec 20, 2011
    91
    Where Hamilton's past albums have lured in listeners with their slow, sensual pull, Back To Love grabs them outright with the soul man's punchiest, most immediate batch of songs yet.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Dec 12, 2011
    91
    Back to Love is as solid as any of his previous six albums, but its high points are the three tunes ­co-produced by Babyface.
  3. PopMatters
    Jan 18, 2012
    60
    There could be some discomfort initially, but it's equally likely R&B fans who give Back to Love a shot will soon have it stuck in their rotation, learning to accept the quirks of its lesser tracks and falling more and more for its standouts.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. A7sus4
    8
    I got into Anthony Hamilton with "Ain't Nobody Worryin'," which has made it difficult for follow ups, plus "Comin' From Where I'm From" to live up, but this is an excellent new set. Stronger than "The Point of It All" this record is loaded with medium to strong hooks draped in beautiful harmonies and textures with heartfelt lyrics delivered sincerely and soulfully. Lovin' it. I recommend the Deluxe version; the four additional tracks are as strong as the strongest material on the normal version.… Expand
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  2. shayman
    0
    Garbage of the highest order. The acting is poor, production sloppy and I think the casting is completely bizarre,. I would rather sit in a dentists chair all afternoon that sit through this shameless farce.… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes

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