Love Songs: Gold

Performer: Various Artists
Producer: Mike Ragogna (Compilation); Andy McKaie (Compilation)
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: A two-disc grab-bag compilation spanning several decades and genres, Hip-O's Love Songs: Gold fares well for a release that's so broad and seemingly random. It's certain that no one could possibly have a strong stomach for all 40 of the selections (let alone any given 30), and there are some very polarizing hits here, where fans and haters feel equally passionate (Peaches & Herb's "Reunited," Olivia Newton-John's "I Honestly Love You," Vanessa Williams' "Save the Best for Last," Extreme's "More Than Words," Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories' "Stay"). There are just as many long-established classics that are almost universally adored, including a crop of Motown hits (the Temptations' "My Girl," Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell's "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing," Gaye's "Let's Get It On"), Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," and Barry White's "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe." There's also a healthy supply of '90s hits, which shouldn't be problematic for those who don't get hung up on whether or not Sisq� and Chicago deserve to share space with Etta James and Smokey Robinson. ~ Andy Kellman

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