Gerald Levert - Geralds World (13 tracks) +Album Reviews

Much Love for Gerald

Y. Kenton | St. Louis, Missouri United States | 09/19/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Gerald Levert is an R&B talent who (in my opinion) often goes unnoticed. On his latest CD, "Gerald's World", he does an excellent job of showcasing his vocal talent.This CD is one of his best works. I listened to it completely without skipping one track and I enjoyed it. Of course the most popular track on this CD will be "Made To Love You" and deservedly so. Initially I didn't like "Dream with No Love" when it was released however this one has grown on me. Other tracks not to be missed are "Just Us", "What you Cryin About", "Forever You and Me"and "#1".Fans of mellow R&B music will love this CD. It is a great mood setter."

Gerald's Finest work to date

Tony_Tone | Washington, D.C., District of Columbia United Stat | 09/27/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I agree with reviewer Yolanda. Gerald Levert is an extremely talented gentleman that pretty much goes by unnotice. Yes he has had success but this man has never received his proper due. Hopefully with his latest and his best album to date he will get the all the praises that he deserves. The CD is terrific from track 1 to the final track 16. You can put this CD on and just relax . Gerald has taken the more old school soul approach on this CD then he has on his previous. Basically he did all the writing and producing himself this time around with a little help from Mike City who is responsible for a couple big hits the last couple of years I Wish- Carl Thomas, One Woman Man- Dave Hollister, Heard It All Before- Sunshine Anderson. Mike City contributed three uptemp tracks to the CD that are in the same vein as the songs mentioned .It's pretty hard to really pick any favorites on this CD because all the songs are great but i have to say some of my favorites on this disc: " I Was Made To Love Ya", #1, You're A Keeper ,"Got Love", " What Are You Crying About" , "Forever You", A nice addition to the CD " Dream With No Love" which originally can be found on the Bamboozled Soundtrack . The remix to the single I Was Made To Love Ya is very nice also.If you looking for a CD that is soulful and romantic then this is the CD to pick up. You will enjoy this , Keep up the good work Gerald"

It's "GERALD'S WORLD", and we're listening to it!

Blackworm | 09/30/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have always known that Gerald Levert has a masterful voice, but he was just one of those artists that I didn't have to have in my collection. If I bought it, then I bought it, and if I didn't, then I didn't-no sweat here. I have heard quite a few songs from this balladeer, and I can truly say that this latest offering is the best of the best! Gerald have never strayed far from the norm when it came to his love songs, but this time, it seems that he went above and beyond to make a lasting impression. The songs still have that old school groove, but a little updated flavor have been inserted to make each selection stand out on it's own. I have repeated this disc over and over and still find myself amazed that I am recommending it to all my people. I may not have collected all of his disc, but I am bold enough to say that THIS is one of his best!"

The apple don't fall far from the tree

Ensaeshah | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States | 10/13/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I must admit, Gerald Levert's music ages just like fine wine. On this latest effort Gerald taps into what soul/r&b music really is and sounded like when music was music. Yet it has a modern appeal. Heartfelt lyrics that really touch the soul of an individual. He definitely is the son of an O'jay, yet in his young age of 30 something, he has the ability to be this generations new soul man. He has created such an elegant and moving "album". I can't begin to tell you how refreshing it is to hear his music. The maturity in his music without a doubt shines on this release. I won't comment on each individual song, but what really stands out to me is the song where he and his brother Sean Levert, as well as Rude Boys member Joe Little III team up. It just oozes soul. Being able to hear J. Little sing makes me remember Gerald's production on the Rude Boys and it makes you wonder what ever happened to them. What makes this release even more tasty is the fact that Gerald included a classic sounding song "Dream with no love" from the "Bamboozled" soundtrack. I'm not sure if this is an old song or not, but whatever the case, it fits perfectly with the well crafted songs that Gerald has wrapped his chops around. There is also a bonus track or remake of "Made to love ya", yet it sounds like a totally new song. Well done Gerald. Keep making that real soul music."

Gerald's World

SID | BOSTON | 09/21/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Despite his success, Gerald Levert always seems to operate outside the trendy R&B mainstream. Maybe it's his Cleveland homebase, or perhaps it's his classic soul lineage, as the son of the O'Jays' Eddie Levert. But whatever the reason, your average G album sounds just a little more down-to-earth than the competition, and Gerald's World is no exception. There's certainly nothing new about its richly produced, ballad-heavy soul, which draws inspiration from both old masters and new jacks and is pretty similar to other items in Levert's back catalog. Yet if the tunes and the moves are overly familiar, you have to give Levert credit for sticking with good ones, and investing them with his own warmth and passion. That approach turns the road-weary chord progression of "Made To Love Ya" into a lovers' anthem, and invests the gospel-ish "What Makes It Good To You (No Premature Lovin')" with fresh appeal. And when G spins an old-fashioned heartbreaker of a yarn on "DJ Played Our Song," he does his dad proud. Gerald's World isn't without treacle, of course--the jittery "#1" is the best (or worst) example--but it's a reassuring place to visit in these turbulent times"

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