Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA
by Boyz II Men
  • Record Label: Decca
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AllMusic
    60
    The material tends to work best when they sound relatively relaxed, as opposed to when it is obvious that they are trying very hard to honor the originals while being over-demonstrative with their obviously gifted voices.
  2. Boston Globe
    80
    Save the Four Tops medley there has yet to be a match for Levi Stubbs--the Boyz sound as strong and harmonious as ever.
  3. Billboard
    70
    While the majority of the cuts expertly merge the group's melodic vocals, the aggressive chants of Edwin Starr's 'War' are unbefitting an act known for silky ballads.
  5. Village Voice
    40
    Hitsville's unrelenting smoothness verges on kitsch and quickly becomes grating.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    42
    After their vaguely successful '04 covers album, "Throwback," the Boyz return with another throwback, this time sleepwalking through classics. [16 Nov 2007, p.79]
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  7. Vibe
    70
    Their lush signature harmonies remain intact, but these pedestrian readings ['Got To Be There' and 'War'] rarely deviate from their inspirations. [Dec 2007, p.112]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    8
    This was a brilliant album something really enjoyed I randomly discovered it by listening to music on my mum's phone and from then on IThis was a brilliant album something really enjoyed I randomly discovered it by listening to music on my mum's phone and from then on I listened to it constantly and began listen to their other work it is spectacular.… Full Review »
  2. JSanders
    Apr 1, 2008
    10
    Fantastic CD! Many thanks to the Boyz for giving my teens and 12 year old something worthwhile to listen to and introducing them to sounds of Fantastic CD! Many thanks to the Boyz for giving my teens and 12 year old something worthwhile to listen to and introducing them to sounds of Motown past. They did not change the integrity of the songs, but just added their special touch which is fabulous.… Full Review »
  3. JoeL.
    Dec 7, 2007
    10
    They make these songs even more beautiful.
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