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  • Summary: R. Kelly's latest release is a continuation of the 1950-70s R&B and soul music he explored on his 2010 album, Love Letter.
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Share My Love
Come here, baby Just lay your body right here, baby And let me tell you all All the things I wanna do to you, baby Aw, girl relax 'Cause I'm about... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Jun 25, 2012
    91
    Kelly's party-host earnestness is far more infectious than his three-way scenarios ever were.
  2. BBC Music
    Jun 25, 2012
    80
    His relaxed intonation shows a talent that doesn't need to be stretched to the limit to produce its best work.
  3. Boston Globe
    Jun 26, 2012
    80
    He delivers deceptively subtle music that retains all of the singer's seductive charms and inimitable style.
  4. AllMusic
    Jun 27, 2012
    70
    Write Me Back proves that Kelly's mode throughout Love Letter was no fluke.
  5. Consequence
    Jul 6, 2012
    70
    With the release of his 11th studio album, Write Me Back, Kelly has found a balance between both sensibilities, and forged an album that's a definitive career landmark.
  6. The A.V. Club
    Jul 3, 2012
    67
    Write Me Back isn't groundbreaking, even for Kelly, but the territory it does cover is glossy and confetti-strewn.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Jun 28, 2012
    40
    This-porridge-is-just-right uptempo mush.

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  1. mchlkirk77
    Dec 16, 2013
    10
    I wanted to review this R Kelly cd before reviewing his new one, Black Panties This cd is a ten out of ten for me old school R&B, rhythmic,I wanted to review this R Kelly cd before reviewing his new one, Black Panties This cd is a ten out of ten for me old school R&B, rhythmic, sing a long, fun, and wonderful vocals it is one of my favorite, uplifting cd's.… Expand
  2. adam9562
    Jun 26, 2012
    9
    This album is AMAZING. It's a respectable continuation to Love Letter. Standout tracks to me are "Green Light," "Believe in Me," "Feelin'This album is AMAZING. It's a respectable continuation to Love Letter. Standout tracks to me are "Green Light," "Believe in Me," "Feelin' Single," and one of my personal favorites "Believe That It's So." R.Kelly never disappoints and the influences of The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, and the hey-day musicians of Motown mixed with R.Kelly's modern interpretation is just perfect.… Expand
  4. JotaBrasil
    Oct 22, 2012
    8
    Na atual situação do mercado fonográfico, me refiro particularmente ao lado artistico, ver um artísta se manterNa atual situação do mercado fonográfico, me refiro particularmente ao lado artistico, ver um artísta se manter fiel ao que ele é de verdade é edificante. E ver que essa escolha resulta em um trabalho como em Write Me Back do cantor R. Kelly é maravilhoso.

    Conhecido nos anos '90 principalmente com o mega sucesso I Believe I Can Fly, R.Kelly não apenas se mantém fiel ao R&B que o fez famoso, mas faz um visita ao passado do soul music em um álbum excepcional. Aqui ele busca suas influências no R&B dos anos '70 misturando com um pouco de pop para dar liga em algumas canções mais agitadas. Com sua produção em todas as músicas ele continua a mostrar seu talento como produtor ao criar canções com batidas já ouvidas, mas em nenhum momento deixa elas datadas ou moderninhas demais. Eu poderia ouvir Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin e até mesmo Michael Jackson gravando algumas das canções nas décadas passadas ou mesmo nos dias de hoje. R.Kelly é um cantor exemplar. Mesmo longe de genialidades vocais ele consegue um desempenho sólido, poderoso e alguns momentos excepcionas. Sempre falando de amor e como compositor de todas as canções (apenas três tem compositores adicionais), ele poderia ter indo mais fundo em outros assuntos que fizeram o estilo uma arma de conscientização social. Contudo, a várias canções com letras ótimas que combinadas com a produção refinada de R.Kelly resultam em canções memoráveis como em Love Is (com forte influência da canção Love is in the Air), All Rounds On Me com toques de rock soul, a romântica When a Man Lies, a genial Fool for You e no single Feelin' Single (resenha a seguir). Quem disse que bons tempos não voltam? Ok, eles não voltam, mas podem ser lembrados da melhor maneira.    … Expand
  5. geedup
    Jun 28, 2012
    7
    Similar to his previous album, Love Letter which was inspired by the 1960's (which I loved, although the 1960's were before my time), thisSimilar to his previous album, Love Letter which was inspired by the 1960's (which I loved, although the 1960's were before my time), this album is supposed to be inspired by the 70's. And, personally I find that to be very true. The beats, style of song and tempo indicate the 1970's for most of the songs.His voice is still sounds very good. I didn't like all of the songs but did like "clipped Wings", "believe in me", "You are my world" and "Feeling Single."… Expand
  6. Andre3000
    Jul 21, 2012
    7
    Album that definitely matches up to his other albums providing a solid overall album. Contains the classic loves songs everyone enjoys alongAlbum that definitely matches up to his other albums providing a solid overall album. Contains the classic loves songs everyone enjoys along with under control party songs.… Expand

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