Evolution is supposed to capture Boyz II Men in full maturity, but it sounds surprisingly similar to their blockbuster II. Like that album, Evolution relies on allads, downplaying the group's dance-pop side. There are still several up-tempo numbers on the record, but it's clear that the group and their producers were more concerned with smooth allads like "4 Seasons of Loneliness" and "A Song for Mama," which they deliver with typical grace. However, Boyz II Men's signature sound is beginning to sound like a formula, especially since the group fails to offer any new twists on their trademark hip-hop doo wop. There's enough strong material on Evolution to satisfy Boyz II Men's large fan base, but they will truly need to evolve on their fourth album in order to stay viable.
OK, so, usually, I'd have some witty bits before the review, but this song does too much to me, so I'll just go right into it. Boyz II Men are some of the best vocalists I have ever heard, and it seems that, by this point in their career, they have differentiated their individual sounds enough to spice up their songs a little. But that's not what grabs me about this song. I mean, it contributes...
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OK, so, usually, I'd have some witty bits before the review, but this song does too much to me, so I'll just go right into it. Boyz II Men are some of the best vocalists I have ever heard, and it seems that, by this point in their career, they have differentiated their individual sounds enough to spice up their songs a little. But that's not what grabs me about this song. I mean, it contributes...
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| 1 Doin' Just Fine |
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| 2 Never |
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| 3 4 Seasons of Loneliness |
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| 4 Girl in the Life Magazine |
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| 5 A Song for Mama |
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| 6 Can You Stand the Rain |
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| 7 Can't Let Her Go |
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| 8 Baby C'mon |
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| 9 Come On |
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| 10 All Night Long |
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| 11 Human II (Don't Turn Your Back on Me) |
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| 12 To the Limit |
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| 13 Dear God |
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