Force MD's, Force MD's--Let Me Love You: The Greatest Hits
CD Reviews
Hip-Hop Soul 101
John L. Hughes, Jr. | Nashville, TN | 11/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This underrated group was combining street raps, doo-wop harmonies and hip-hop beats five years before the official developments of New Jack Swing and Hip-Hop Soul. It's as if 1950's act Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers were sent through a time machine to the mid-80s. Although some of the music here is slightly dated, this compilation is still entertaining due to songs featuring stellar harmonies, clean and intelligent lyrics, and dreamy melodies (especially on the ballads). Includes the 1985 hit "Tender Love", which became the first pop top-10 hit for then up-and-coming producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Hip Hop history never sounded so good."
These Guys Could Sing For Real
T. McKnight | NYC | 12/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I knew I had to buy this CD. I was 20 when Force MDs came on the scene in '84, and their music was the soundtrack of my young adulthood. Listening to their beautiful voices remind me how much I detest post 1990 music. This CD is a must for anyone who wants to hear what great harmonies sounded like back in the '80s."
Fall in love all over again
T. McKnight | 12/30/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Don't sleep on this CD or this group. I recently saw the Force MD's in Columbus, OH and they reminded me what true R&B really is. I was literally brought to tears. I was an adolescent when they first came out, but I'm grateful I had the opportunity to enjoy them as an adult. The passion these artists have for their craft comes through beautifully in their voices. Their place in the music industry cannot be denied. Current artists could learn a few things from this group. Thank you for blessing us with your music."
Legends....
Knowledge is King | USA | 01/01/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"In this day and age when every "R&B" song has to have a rapper an hip-hop DJ to make a 'track,' this what music was all about. Too bad people don't make it like this anymore. Those who try don't get heard unless they pay the urban radio station monopolies cash to put them on their p(l)ay lists.
The Force MD's goes way back. Many people think they got their start as singers, but they were also a part of the first hip-hop rappers when they were known as the Force MC's. So they go back.
I am just waiting for the return of the day when ANY R&B singer can come out with their vision and play actual instruments. I hope I won't be 50 when that happens!"
Not bad for what it's worth
Andre M. | Mt. Pleasant, SC United States | 09/17/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Not a bad overview. The Force MD's, whom I've seen perform twice in the 80s, became a minor success at the time because they were one of the few groups (along with their friends the New Edition) doing vocal harmony during the dismal days when synthesized histrionics ruined R&B music for a long time. This has most of the good stuff, like "Tears," "Tender Love," "Love Is A House" and the pseudo hip hop "Auld Lang Syne" and "Itchin For a Scratch." Sadly, R&B music was not as well promoted as it is now, so even good acts like the Force MD's got lost amidst the junk. But check out this CD to learn more about the few bright lights from the dark ages of Black music."
Track Listings (17) - Disc #1