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| | | Track Listing: | | | 1. | Little Miracles (Happen Every Day) | | 2. | Heaven Knows | | 3. | Love Me Again | | 4. | Can't Be Doin' That Now | | 5. | Too Far Down | | 6. | Love Is on the Way (Real Love) | | 7. | Hustle | | 8. | Emotion Eyes | | 9. | Lady, Lady | | 10. | Medley: How Deep Is Your Love/Love Don't Love Nobody [Instrumental Inte | | 11. | Never Let Me Go | |
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Luther's most underrated albumAug 02, 2004
By Robert Johnson
Even though this album peaked at a very strong #6 on the Hot 200 and was certified Platinum in sales, NEVER LET ME GO has since been unfairly labeled as one of Luther's lessor efforts. I've personally never understood this assessment. While the album may have a few weak moments (and honestly can't hold a candle to his fantastic eighties' records), it's actually quite good overall, and it has more than a fair share of standout moments. Artistically-speaking, much of the album is in the same early-'90's dance mode as THE POWER OF LOVE, however, when taken as a whole, NEVER LET ME GO is actually even better.
First of all, while it's no secret that Luther has a singing voice that is unmatched by anyone on a technical level, it is worth noting that Never Let Go features some of his finest recorded singing. The soaring ballads "Love Me Again" and "Too Far Down" are vocal tour de forces, and stand as pure examples of what Luther does best. The cleverly-arranged "Little Miracles" (#62 Pop, #10 R&B) and the kinetic "Heaven Knows" (#94 Pop, #24 R&B, #15 Dance) were both excellent single releases that deserved to be much bigger hits. The disc also concludes with a terrific medley of the Bee Gee's "How Deep Is Your Love" and Joe Scott's title track, and remains a reminder of the new spin Luther can bring to worn-out songs.
NEVER LET ME GO's biggest problem is that, aside from the cover medley, all of the disc's strongest tracks are included in the first half - which makes the album feel a little top-heavy. On the disc's second half, there are two dated techno tracks that sound like Power of Love outtakes ("Hustle," "Emotion"), both of which sound almost hysterically overwrought. Also, the song "Lady, Lady" steals the medley from Luther's own superior 1989 hit "She Won't Talk To Me" almost verbatim. However, all of this is perfectly listenable, and, in the end, it's the strong moments on NEVER LET ME GO that really stay fresh in the listener's mind. That's what makes this perhaps Luther's most underrated album. If you're already a fan of his, you won't be disappointed by picking this up.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Music for the soul.............Jun 14, 2001
This CD is the best. It got me through some really tough times when I first got it a few years ago. Luckily it's a CD and can't be worn out. The music speaks to you and Luther........what else can I say. Can't wait for his new release.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
EXCELENT SONG WRITING!!Jul 15, 2005
By USA
"georich2003"
Luther wrote the two greatest songs on this cd (in my opinion) which are: "Love Me Again" and "Too Far Down".
But the best track on this disk is "Never Let Me Go". I have a version of Aretha Franklin singing the heck out the song. But, Luther has a different voice and (ultimately) a different take on that song!! Its romantic and smooth!! ITS A GREAT SONG!!!!
DIFFERENT LUTHER, SAME VANDROSS !!!May 05, 2011
By Ian Moodie
"MR CELESTIAL"
This album by LUTHER VANDROSS is in no doubt another supreme effort, it's somewhat different from the "classic ones",eg "NEVER TOO MUCH","GIVE ME THE REASON" etc but guess what, nothing and no one stays the same, the only constant is change !!!.
Yet it's the same LUTHER VANDROSS in terms of the emotions radiating from the songs...the lonliness..the gloom..the yearning..the sadness..if you listen real keenly..it sounds as if he is crying meanwile singing..it's like osmosis..his songs pass right through your body and resides in your soul..that's how potent his records are...there is no one else in all of musicdom which can deliver this incredible effect...
"LITTLE MIRACLES" is a R&B/gospel laced track that gives you hope and uncertainity at the same time, excellent writing !!. "HEAVEN KNOWS",so bouncy, a standout like sunshine !!. We got some gloom and hope in the ballard "LOVE ME AGAIN" it touches, especially at the fade, sad/sweet to the very end, my absolute favourate here !!. "CAN'T BE DOIN' THAT NOW", is a real sweet uptempo piece here, be lovin' it !!. Now the gloom/hope returns in the well crafted "TOO FAR DOWN" a favourate .
"LOVE IS ON THE WAY" is a very busy cut to keep you dancing. I realy love "HUSTLE" this song is strong, bouncy and sweet, pounding beat !!. The beat goes on with the pulsing "EMOTION EYES" kinda sad.. Another busy piece is "LADY,LADY".
You know LUTHER is a fan of oldies but goodies, he always gets something old and makes it new..this time it's a medley of three.."HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE/LOVE DON'T LOVE NOBODY/NEVER LET ME GO" this is absolutly fantastic !!, a beautiful conclusion to this work of art..Without doubt, it's a good idea to pick this treasure up..it will sparkle in your private stock !!!.
Robin's ReviewJan 29, 2011
By Rockin Robin
I have been looking for this CD by Luther Vandross for a long time, and I finally found it on Amazon, I love this CD!
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