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MzLaToya tells it...

mzsexietoya | Miami FL | 09/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"this CD is slamming. luther is just like wine...he gets better with time. i love if this world were mines. i can close my eyes and listen to it over and over and over agian."

Great collection

Katherine | Bay area, CA USA | 01/15/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD has the best of Luther. Most of the other "Greatest hits" CD's don't have all of the great songs but his one does. I highly recommend it."

Be A Fool FOr Love

Michael Kerner | Brooklyn, New York U.S.A. | 09/11/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This past year, we have arguably heard of the tragic death of one of R&B's most elequent vocalists, Luther Vandross. Although he has been one of the many singers who has thrived and deliver a beautiful collection of songs, there has been very few definitive reflections of his career. Although there have been numerous hits albums from 1998's Always & Forever: The Classics, and the 1999 Greatest Hits record, there seems like there are too many to go around. Now, with his 2006 hits record, The Ultimate Luther Vandross, many diw hard fans have felt a bit short changed on what they've wanted. Well, the previously titled record with the same name, might be something that would suit die hard fans, as much as newcomers to the soulful songster from New York.



The 2001 Ultimate Luther Vandross, is a well-rendered single disc reflection of his efforts during his Sony era. The songs here highlight some of his best material of the 80's and 90's as a great vocalist. The music here has been all restored well, and delivers nicely. The album insludes so many great tracks from Here & Now, Power Of Love/Love Power, the soulful Don't Want To Be A Fool, and many other great tracks. The collection also includes tracks overshadowed from the 2006 collection like Stop To Love, Love The One You're With, and If This World Were Mine with Got To Be Real singer Cheryl Lynn. Although the album does still overlook a few great Luther tracks like How Many Times Can We Say Goodbnye with Dionne Warwick, and Endless Love with Mariah Carey, those tracks were still shines as bright as possible.



All in all, The 2001 Ultimate Luther Vandross fairs a bit better as a single disc retrospective of his longtime career, than better, longer ones like the 2003 Essential Luther Vandross, this album is a more inexpensive, and delightful package of his music that shines nicely, for anyone who doesn't own a Luther record. I love these songs a whole lot, like Luther's songs, this record it truly is a reason to stop to love.



Album Cover: B



Songs: B 1/2-



Price: B+



Remastering: C+



Overall: B-"