Anthony Hamilton - The Point of it All - Album Review
Anthony Hamilton is indisputably one of the greats in soul and R&B.
Somewhat under the radar, he earns props for his down-to-earth style and classic sounding cuts.
Hamilton's first release was in 1996 but he didn't reach real recognition until his 2003 platinum-selling release, Comin' From Where I'm From.
Since then he has gained R&B veteran status despite his experience compared to others on the same level.
His latest release is The Point Of It All, and he continues to show us why he deserves his place in the urban world.
The album doesn't bring anything extraordinarily new or ground breaking, but it is undoubtedly a solid album by a respected singer/songwriter that will be well liked by his current fans and might even score him some new ones.
The first single is Cool which features rapper David Banner and is an easy-listening, summer-vibe tune.
It has a chilled out feel you find yourself grooving to and doesn't particularly need David Banner's contribution.
This is the only collaboration out of the 14 songs included and it's clear that Hamilton doesn't need the help.
With his chocolaty smooth voice and impressive range of vocal tones, Hamilton's style is reminiscent of legendary soul artists like Bill Withers and Al Green.
He is older and more experienced than the mass of teens cramming the urban scene at the moment, and it shows through the music maturity and subject matter, not to mention the slew of awards he has accrued over the years.
There's not a dud track on the record but Hamilton really shines on his ballads.
The stand outs are the title track The Point Of It All and Her Heart.
Another gem is the eight minute long gospel number Prayin' For You/Superman.
Anthony Hamilton is R&B and soul in their true form, and The Point Of It All will be appreciated, even if it's because of that alone.
Available through Atlantic Records
Somewhat under the radar, he earns props for his down-to-earth style and classic sounding cuts.
Hamilton's first release was in 1996 but he didn't reach real recognition until his 2003 platinum-selling release, Comin' From Where I'm From.
Since then he has gained R&B veteran status despite his experience compared to others on the same level.
His latest release is The Point Of It All, and he continues to show us why he deserves his place in the urban world.
The album doesn't bring anything extraordinarily new or ground breaking, but it is undoubtedly a solid album by a respected singer/songwriter that will be well liked by his current fans and might even score him some new ones.
The first single is Cool which features rapper David Banner and is an easy-listening, summer-vibe tune.
It has a chilled out feel you find yourself grooving to and doesn't particularly need David Banner's contribution.
This is the only collaboration out of the 14 songs included and it's clear that Hamilton doesn't need the help.
With his chocolaty smooth voice and impressive range of vocal tones, Hamilton's style is reminiscent of legendary soul artists like Bill Withers and Al Green.
He is older and more experienced than the mass of teens cramming the urban scene at the moment, and it shows through the music maturity and subject matter, not to mention the slew of awards he has accrued over the years.
There's not a dud track on the record but Hamilton really shines on his ballads.
The stand outs are the title track The Point Of It All and Her Heart.
Another gem is the eight minute long gospel number Prayin' For You/Superman.
Anthony Hamilton is R&B and soul in their true form, and The Point Of It All will be appreciated, even if it's because of that alone.
Available through Atlantic Records
