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The Point Of It All
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

  • Summary: The latest album for the producer/singer from North Carolina features David Banner on the single 'Cool.'

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Her Heart
I had a habit of messing up Staying out late and getting drunk I let you down a thousand times Broken promises It's like i ran away from you My... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Vibe
    80
    The joyful arrangement in The Point of It All enhances Hamilton's storytelling abilities, serving as a lovely mixer to his lyrical depth and sensual, rich voice.
  2. Boston Globe
    80
    His singing throughout is flawless and expressive.
  3. AllMusic
    80
    At least a third of the album's contents would have to be part of any representative introduction to Hamilton. In fact, this puts a cap on a three-album run as remarkable as any other in 2000s R&B.
  4. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    The Point of It All's harder-edged 'Fallin' in Love' and 'Prayin' for You (Superman)' are the kind of stylistic change-ups he should consider throwing more often.
  5. The New York Times
    70
    He’s a contender in the secular realm of R&B who sings hooks for hip-hop songs between his own albums, and he’s determined to reach current radio audiences without jettisoning his roots.
  6. Rolling Stone
    60
    It's not exactly an exciting record, but it is comforting: a modest sound for chastened times.
  7. Blender
    50
    After contributing smart songs and sly vocals to Al Green’s 2008 Lay It Down, Anthony Hamilton seemed poised for a breakthrough. This isn’t it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. StevenY
    Jan 4, 2009
    10
    Like aways he comes through with his awesome voice. He mix in some new stuff, like "Cool" which i first at concert...Another Great Like aways he comes through with his awesome voice. He mix in some new stuff, like "Cool" which i first at concert...Another Great one...dispite what the "critics" say...IF you like soul, its a have to have.… Expand
  2. PDub
    Dec 18, 2008
    10
    Outstanding..it's about time someone did a Grown Up Album. As always his voice is awesome and the music in refreshing, not a whole lot Outstanding..it's about time someone did a Grown Up Album. As always his voice is awesome and the music in refreshing, not a whole lot of synthesis, just real music with a real voice...Powerful, Real, and Uplifting (Soul's On Fire).… Expand
  4. FarrahJ
    Jun 2, 2009
    10
    Speechless this album shows Anthony's depth and range truly a diamond no one can touch him. This album gives you the chills such a Speechless this album shows Anthony's depth and range truly a diamond no one can touch him. This album gives you the chills such a musical poet it is hard to define your musical talent. Let the haters stay where they may.… Expand
  5. JerrikaT.
    Jan 6, 2009
    10
    I love Anthony Hamilton, and I believe that he's a positive infulence to the R&B genre. His beautiful voice makes the music to where you I love Anthony Hamilton, and I believe that he's a positive infulence to the R&B genre. His beautiful voice makes the music to where you just want to get up turn it to the loudest it can go and dance around your room lol.… Expand
  6. GaryJ
    Jan 7, 2009
    10
    the best R&B CD this year bar none. Anthony sings his songs so beautifully you can't help but, feel his emotions on every song. All hail the best R&B CD this year bar none. Anthony sings his songs so beautifully you can't help but, feel his emotions on every song. All hail the new king of soul.… Collapse
  7. GwenK
    Jan 8, 2009
    10
    I think that Mr. Hamilton's versatility is extraordinary! The "Point of It All" is that his growth as an artist should be recognized.
  8. EricT
    Dec 27, 2008
    9
    Excellent album, great content, finally an artist who actually has something to say. The vocal arrangements are excellent.

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