Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Q Magazine
    40
    It's all terrifically boring, naturally, but her voice is exquisite. [Nov 2004, p.117]
  2. Uncut
    40
    She's all suffocating style, no sweat. [Nov 2004, p.99]
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. GG
    May 6, 2005
    9
    I haven't put on her albums in years, but this made me want to - surprisingly strong work & her best since Compositions, quite a bit I haven't put on her albums in years, but this made me want to - surprisingly strong work & her best since Compositions, quite a bit better than Rhythm of Love. Like reuniting with an old friend, and she's as good as ever. Now if only she would finally stop singing "baby" so much - how about "honey" once in a while instead? Snookums? Possum? Bubelah? Full Review »
  2. LisaH
    Jan 24, 2005
    10
    I am so impressed with this CD. I feel it is one of her best. I highly recommend this masterpiece.
  3. RickL
    Sep 24, 2004
    9
    This CD is what Anita Baker fans have been waiting for. With so few real singers on the charts. Anita shows them how it should be done.