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  • Summary: The first full-length release of original songs in decades for the Memphis soul singer-songwriter was produced by Scott Bomar and Bruce Watson.
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  1. May 15, 2017
    100
    He delivers 10 killer tracks which, defined by horns, organ and a defying-the-years-vocal-hit from Bryant, span the spirited How Do I Get There? and commanding One Ain’t Enough to the compelling A Nickel And A Nail and swooning Something About You.
  2. May 11, 2017
    87
    Though rich with references to the past and drawing on the timeless Hi work of his mentor, Willie Mitchell, with Al Green, Don’t Give Up on Love feels improbably fresh, suggesting one of those outlandish Hollywood fantasies in which the hero gets a do-over of his life.
  3. Uncut
    May 11, 2017
    80
    The septuagenarian reintroduces himself as a lively and supremely compelling singer. [Jun 2017, p.24]
  4. Mojo
    May 11, 2017
    80
    Throughout, Bryant's vocal is rich and full on songs that are framed in exclamatory horns and soothing organ. [Jun 2017, p.92]
  5. May 11, 2017
    70
    This is one pleasant and pleasing surprise.