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Time
Time glowingly demonstrates Lionel Richie's ability to write and sing socially relevant tracks. However, much of the luster from his mid-'80s heyday is woefully absent. Perhaps it's the album's darker thematic hue that robs the project of the once-familiar Richie magic. "Zoomin'" is a melancholy-laced track that addresses world problems, and "Everytime" bears a sobering timbre that explores relationships' more stark realities. Conversely, the title track rings with a warm pop melody of hope, while "Closest Thing to Heaven" boasts dreamy, feel-good lyrics. As usual, the artist's music deftly blurs the boundaries between pop, R&B, and country music, underscoring Richie's award-winning universal creative approach. Still, one comes away with a hungry feeling, as if Richie has yet to regain his stride following his lengthy self-imposed recording exile. --J.R. Reynolds
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Tracks| 1 | Zoomin' | | 2 | I Hear Your Voice | | 3 | Touch | | 4 | Forever | | 5 | Everytime | | 6 | Time | | 7 | To the Rhythm | | 8 | Stay | | 9 | That's the Way I Feel | | 10 | Closest Thing to Heaven - Lionel Richie, Warren, Diane | | 11 | Someday | | 12 | Lady |
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