Excellent CD album, definitive collection of his best works. Call him the musical heir to Luther Vandross and Lionel Richie -- Brian McKnight possesses the former's flawless, trill-running vocal skills and quiet-storm sensibility, and the latter's instrumental dexterity and ear for a classic pop song. Despite his obvious talent, however, McKnight has yet to be showered with the same accolades as those R&B icons, which only adds import to the release of the career summation From There to Here: 1989-2002. The 15-song disc reflects the accomplishments of this underrated singer-songwriter-musician, who's been largely overshadowed by flashier soul men such as R. Kelly. McKnight has, however, received some kudos: Beginning with his breakthrough slow jam "The Way Love Goes," he crooned his way up the R&B chart with the shimmering "One Last Cry" and the heartfelt "Back at One." The New York singer's timeless sound also opened the door to work for television and film, including Beverly Hills 90210 (the Vanessa Williams duet "Love Is") and the 1994 movie Jason's Lyric (a soulful cover of Van Morrison's "Crazy Love"). Although McKnight primarily makes mood music for grown folks, he also knows how to get his groove on. In 1997, he joined forces with the ever-cool P. Diddy and his protégé Mase for "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)," and this disc's one new track, "The Way I Do," features rappers Mr. Cheeks and Cash Money king Baby. While McKnight may not be the hippest cat in the R&B game, this collection traces a career that's rich in soul, songs, and sweet talk.Read full review
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