Eric Benet - Love & Life

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Eric Benet - Love & Life

“Despite the radio-friendly “Pretty Baby” and “I Wanna Be Loved,” Eric Benét’s last album, “Hurricane,” was an inconsistent disappointment. But fans, especially those of the female persuasion, will rejoice when they hear the R&B singer/songwriter regain his footing on “Love & Life.” His fourth album is rooted in the classic R&B of the ’70s—stimulated by a contemporary blend of gospel, jazz and Latin rhythms and the same passionate tenor behind 1999 No. 1 R&B hit “Spend My Life With You.” He channels that romantic fervor on “You’re the Only One.” Then he goes deep on the sensual “The Hunger” and “Chocolate Legs,” a seductively reverent homage to females’ healing power. He tackles his own ups and downs on the frankly personal “Still I Believe” and steps into groove mode on “Weekend Girl” and “Iminluvwichoo.” A welcome refresher course in pure Benét. —Gail Mitchell”