The new Green that emerges through these songs is a sort of AME church-derived Liberace.
On Cee Lo’s Magic Moment, Cee Lo accesses his better angels without losing the hard groove or the über-weirdness.
Whitney Houston’s death is just about the only thing that gives Sparkle any real, albeit unintentional, life.
The album of the year lineup lacks a Social Network to really make the Oscar comparison complete.
Despite its top-notch instrumentals and über-polished production, The Lady Killer stands out for Green’s breathtaking vocal performances.