Lionel Richie - The Definitive Collection

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Music Review: Two words: About Time
Rating: 5 Stars

Of course he does. Wouldn't you if you had as much success as he's had for the last 20 + years? The Definitive Collection follows the example of Richie's previous two compilations, Back To Front and Truly: The Love Songs, in that it includes big hits from both Lionel Richie's stay with The Commodores and his solo projects. But it's not exactly like those two previous compilations, it's better.

For one, it's expanded to 20 songs, including 2 new recordings. What Lionel Richie is best known for is his skill in writing and performing love songs. Most of the classic sappy ballads that we all know by heart are here: "Hello", "Easy", "Sail On", "Truly", "Endless Love", etc. Most of them are excellent to listen to when you're feeling peaceful or good about life in general.

I like nearly all of the 'love songs', especially "Say You, Say Me", "Easy", and "Stuck On You". The side of Lionel Richie's music that I've always been most fond of, however, are the more upbeat tracks. Just listen to the flawless vocals of "Running With The Night" as synthesizers are heard in the background. "You Are" is perhaps another love song, but it's also rather up-tempo and extremely catchy. And then there's the ultimate party song that never ceases to lift your spirits and make you want to dance even if you're like me and you don't dance, "All Night Long (All Night)". Finally, you may not have ever heard the song "Angel" in your life, but don't skip over it. It's VERY underrated, in my opinion. It has the poetic lyrics you'd expect from Lionel Richie, the familiar voice, and what you don't expect: a nice, modern up-tempo beat. "Angel" has something in common with the last two songs on the album ("To Love A Woman" being a duet with Enrique Iglesias): It proves that Lionel still has it.

The Definitive Collection IS the most definitive collection the world has seen from Lionel Richie so far. Of course it's not perfect, though. You'll notice that there are a few missing gems that you wish were on here, such as "My Love" and "Love Will Conquer All". But until I see a better compilation and have it in my hands, The Definitive Collection will be a 5-star recommendation from me.

P.S. - The booklet that comes with the CD is great. It includes a short biography of Lionel Richie's music career and a list of how high each song reached on the pop, r & b, and adult contemporary charts.

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