Kut Klose members LaVonn Battle, Athena Cage, and Tabitha Duncan have attractive voices, but they haven't come up with a distinctive group sound; they simply fill in around the lead vocals in the most predictable ways. It ... more »doesn't help matters that the album's 11 songs, largely written by Keith Sweat and his sidekicks, are undernourished melodically, giving the three women little to do but repeat the same sing-song rhythms over and over. If Surrender were simply boring, it could be easily dismissed. It's more insidious than that, however, for Sweat and his male cronies have used the three women of Kut Klose as vehicles for their own sexual fantasies. There's something smarmy about powerful industry figures who sign up young women desperate for stardom and who then direct those women to moan and croon about how they want a "Lovely Thang" who will "Lay My Body Down" and "Do Me" the way "I Like." Kut Klose's new album is nothing more than the Penthouse "Forum" set to formulaic slow jams. --Geoffrey Himes« less
Kut Klose members LaVonn Battle, Athena Cage, and Tabitha Duncan have attractive voices, but they haven't come up with a distinctive group sound; they simply fill in around the lead vocals in the most predictable ways. It doesn't help matters that the album's 11 songs, largely written by Keith Sweat and his sidekicks, are undernourished melodically, giving the three women little to do but repeat the same sing-song rhythms over and over. If Surrender were simply boring, it could be easily dismissed. It's more insidious than that, however, for Sweat and his male cronies have used the three women of Kut Klose as vehicles for their own sexual fantasies. There's something smarmy about powerful industry figures who sign up young women desperate for stardom and who then direct those women to moan and croon about how they want a "Lovely Thang" who will "Lay My Body Down" and "Do Me" the way "I Like." Kut Klose's new album is nothing more than the Penthouse "Forum" set to formulaic slow jams. --Geoffrey Himes
People just don't know good music these days, Kut Klose is
Scott C. Thompson | 01/08/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These girls or Ladies are real real good and a whole lot better then most of these"girl groups" that were the norn back then.I put the among the "best"
Brownstone
SWV
TLC
Changing Faces
Jade
If you ain't on this list then theres a reason
"
We need musiq like this now
Calvin Williams | Charlotte, NC | 02/24/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Every track on da CD is hott. Itz a good CD to ride to at night & make love to. The girlz can sing their ass off. I really didnt know anything about these girls until 1 of my girls put me on to them & i have had their CD play-n ever since. Like i said all the trackz are hott but my personal favorites are Get up on It, Surrender,& Keep On. If you are think-n about get-n it-get it...you'll love it & if u dont something wrong wit your earz. Not like-n this is like say-n 12 Play is wack & u know everybody love 12 PLay"
I LOVE IT!!!!
A. Alicea | Tampa, FL | 04/02/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Surrender" is a great CD!!! I love each & every track on the album!!! These girls have great voices & a unique sound. The ballads are smooth & sexy, however I find myself more attracted to the beats & melodies of the songs, rather than the lyrics...the entire CD is basically a "love-making soundtrack", that will put you "in the mood" every time you hear it. The over-all sound of this album definately has a "Keith Sweat" vibe. I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!! It's one of my all-time favorites & I highly recommend it!!!!!"
Kut Klose---Still sounds good in '08
Ron Bacardi | Richmond, VA | 01/19/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who really enjoys listening to this album. It's been 13 years since the album was released and I just love listening to it. Call me crazy but it just has a very nice flow. I put it on at work and even when I get home. I wish that Kut Klose would have done more because all three ladies are extremely talented. So if you don't already have a copy of "Surrender" go ahead and get it. If you're a music lover like myself you'll enjoy the album."
Kut Klose.......Ladies I'll Make You Surrender
Kelven J. Pealer | 06/22/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Tabitha, Athena, and Lavonn, I'll leave all of my women for you three. Let's talk music, Surrender, I Like, Keep On, Giving You My Love Again, and the songs with Keith Sweat sound great. These ladies were in the range of groups like SWV and Jade. That's a good class to be in."