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Title: Not too bad for an album of nothing but famous covers
Review: As one the groups at the forefront of contemporary R&B in the 80s, it might have come as a surprise to some people that New Edition would make an album of nothing but famous oldies. That said, it mostly turned out to be a good idea. Ralph Tresvant's singing is a big plus, and had he been around at the time that some of these songs were originally made, he would have been a great lead singer for them. The production is unmistakably 80s, but with enough restraint so as not strip these great oldies of their dignity. On the minor downside of things, there is a bit of a lack of creativity, with some of the songs sounding very much like the originals, but this is pleasant listening overall, and certainly good if you like to hear classic songs with more of a contemporary vibe.
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