![]() "Peace" stands out, though not for its lyrics or title, with its African harmonies and percussive flavour. It's difficult to review R Kelly without mentioning the recent charges of child pornography against him, especially when you listen to the Christian fervor of the U Saved Me disc. "Ladies Night (Treat Her Like Heaven)" brings out the best in his voice and "The Greatest Show On Earth" is pure bedroom bliss 'Let's get on this plane of love.our destination is wherever your spot is, baby.' Need we say more? "Love Street" stands out as a crunchy groover. That said, there are some fine moments here. Kelly does name check Marvin Gaye and Frankie Beverly, just as well because you can hear their music a mile away on this album. The title track breaks down into Stevie Wonder's "Do I Do", and I had to check that "The Diary Of Me" did not actually feature the man himself. Happy People treads a dangerous line between being likeable soul and copying classics which do the job better. By the end of the second CD you'll be ready for a dose of thrash metal, some light relief after the endless 'Lord, you saved me' ballads you will have endured. It aspires to be classic 'Ladies' Night' material. To listen to the first disc of this double album, you need a polished wooden floor to sashay across, before draping yourself onto a sheepskin rug with a glass of the old bubbly.
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