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MojoJun 25, 2012A polished and enjoyable pop-soul confection that transcends its myriad influences. [Jul 2012, p.83]
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Nov 4, 2011What we're hearing here is the Temptations turning into the Delfonics--the way his midrange gives up the verse and his falsetto takes the chorus is as nice as his boyish sexism.
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Under The RadarNov 3, 2011How Do You Do actually has a bit more reach than just that classic period, but Hawthorne's strengths shine brightest when he channels the 40-year-old vinyl. [Oct 2011, p.99]
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Nov 1, 2011His vocals are slightly generic yet the songs are solid and when he shifts into falsetto, you'll take a time trip back to the 60s heyday of this sumptuous and frisky R&B that moves from the dance floor to the bedroom.
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Entertainment WeeklyOct 25, 2011L.A. retro soulster Hawthorne hasn't led a major-label deal smooth out its quirk. [Oct 2011, p.119]
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Oct 25, 2011Don't expect emotion for the ages, and you'll have fun with this.
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Oct 24, 2011His major-label follow-up wisely keeps the retro aesthetic.
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Oct 21, 2011He succeeds in creating a soul revival with a refreshing modern day twist done so right.
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Oct 18, 2011On the whole, How Do You Do is a satisfying effort.
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Oct 17, 2011How Do You Do is Mayer Hawthorne's masterpiece to date.
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Oct 14, 2011It's a testament to Hawthorne's songwriting ability that this wall is easily scaled after one or two listens, and that the man sounds more natural and loose than on his debut might be this album's greatest asset, making the vulgar drops and other nods to the present feel less mannered than before.
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Oct 13, 2011Mayer Hawthorne's sturdy sophomore effort boasts "aw, shucks" love songs gift-wrapped in a silky Curtis Mayfield falsetto.
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Oct 11, 2011From its suave title to the very first words on it--"So here we are/ It's the end of the night/ Yeah, I had a good time, too/ You know, it doesn't have to end here"--Mayer Hawthorne's amusing new album comes across like a pickup line uttered at last call.
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Oct 11, 2011It's a brief, delightful little thing, with a handful of knockout singles.
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Oct 11, 2011The production makes stellar use of his major-label money; the sound is refined and dynamic in a way that's wholly missing from pop radio.
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Oct 10, 2011Hawthorne just doesn't have the vocal chops to pull off an otherwise solid album.
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Oct 7, 2011Stones Throw rap fanboy morphs into credible crooner--now scans as natural evolution; his increasingly confident cries and grooves and songwriting aplomb are undeniably pro.
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Oct 7, 2011How Do You Do is another solid step in the right direction for Hawthorne, who shows that soul music is universal and devoid of colour, as we all can relate to difficulties and heartbreak.
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Oct 7, 2011How Do You Do is a great listen, but...there's just no getting around the fact that Mayer Hawthorne isn't an especially strong singer.
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