Reviews (page 6 of 8)
Added to the slaying sloots playlist. Really though I liked this more than I thought I would. I wasn’t blown away, but it was pleasant.
“Sounds like Justin Timberlake if he was good.” - My brother. This is some straight up baby-making music. So smooth, so funky, and the lyrics leave nothing to the imagination. It’s really good, just has a bit too much length. A couple songs will be added to the library but that’s about it. I thought the instrumental tracks were better than most of those with lyrics.
I thought I was going to love this album after the opening song "The Urban Theme", but fell off pretty quickly once the singing started. I thought we were about to experience an awesome funky acoustic track that I could put on in the background while cleaning the house. The vocals lost me though. They sound like a Michael Jackson knockoff singing slow love songs. I wish I could get the tracks without the vocals.
The whole album was just like a smooth conversation. Easy to listen to with the perfect amount of soul.
oooooooooooooooooooooooo okayy, this is something special. This is some real nu-wave funk, and i LOVE it, im sitting here just absolutely grooving to this album. What an incredible voice maxwell has, what infectious funky beats he can make, this is truly a treat to listen to this album for the first time ever. The only downside is some of the songs just go on for a little too long, i dont think any song should come close to the 7 minute mark, thats overstaying your welcome just a little bit. After finishing the album, some of the songs arent as good lol. But still this album is a banger! Fav Song:Dancewitme (but honestly the first 5 songs of the album are all fantastic) 4
Maxwell playing a Little Caesars Arena next Friday night in Detroit, but me and Mindy will be at the Jesus and Mary Chain show at the Masonic Temple. Maybe we'll have to hit the after show party. Ha. We follow up Bad Brains with a bump and grind, soulful, love me up album. OK! More my genre anyway. I'm not sure my wife will appreciate it though. I've already been counting the hours until I can get out of here to see her and then you go and have me listen to this? Look out girl, I'll be home soon!! I really enjoy me some R&B. I can't say this is anything better than Silk, Jodeci, Keith Sweat and the likes, but damn, it gets you moving in your seat and thinking of your girl, no doubt. Some solid tunes and he has a beautiful voice. If you are an of this genre, I'm sure you enjoyed the listen and can't wait to find the one you love. As Prince would say (Sign of the Times album) It's gonna be a beautiful night! Pretty good way to end the week and start the weekend. 3.5
3 Really thought this was going to be some sort of sequel to Maxwell’s Silver Hammer at first. Thank God this is not that. Anyway, I kind of struggled with my review on this one. Is it groovy and smooth as all hell? Yes, yes it is. Does it feel like anything groundbreaking or that I haven’t heard before? No, no it does not. I’m not going to pretend like I’m any kind of expert on R&B, but I feel like the general sound of this album had already been done plenty by artists in years prior, such as R. Kelly, D’Angelo, Jodeci, Keith Sweat, hell, some of this stuff even sounds like Michael Jackson who was doing this kind of thing well over a decade prior. Granted, the real question should probably be if Maxwell does it better than those guys… and my answer to that is, maybe? Once again, I like the groove to this, but I couldn’t point to any one moment that I think elevates this album above anything else I’ve heard from the genre. I suppose the production is pretty solid and doesn’t sound as “90s” as it certainly could, but that’s not really quite enough to sell me on it. Call me a prude, but the fact your music is good for getting it on is not does not automatically make it an interesting or magical listen. Besides, I don’t think anyone has gone out of their way to put on an album for lovemaking probably since this came out in 1996.
Solid, soulful, mid-90s R&B. Sure the production errs towards some of the trappings of overpolish and glam of the 90s, but there is a lot more to like here than not. Album gets underway with an funky instrumental hop, complete with sex guitar, plenty of wah, and horns (prominently sax). Welcome dumps some of the forward driving energy in favor of a laid-back soulful, funky jam. Here is where we first hear Maxwell's clear and capable vocals. Love the the funky "wah" tone on the guitar. Has a nice confident groove about it that is easy to sink back into. ...Til the Cops Come Knockin' is kind of dirty. Honestly not sure how I feel about the chorus -- like why are you locking her up somewhere until the cops come knocking? I don't think its intended to be rapey, but its sending off some rapey vibes. Whenever Wherever Whatever gives me Extreme More Than Words vibes. Not a bad thing, but a departure from the rest so far. Really dig the atmosphere on The Suite Theme. Deep 808s laying the foundation for some soulful sax and piano. Sure it pushes the 90s R&B cheese factor, but I actually enjoy it here. For what it is, this is very enjoyable. I enjoyed the funk-forwardness of many of the songs and Maxwell's singing is great throughout. Some of the songs bleed together thematically and I feel like this would be a stronger album if a few tracks were shed. I'd say this is a high 3 verging on low 4 for me.
Boring R&B. 2 stars
This is like the exact opposite of Orbital 2. I get sucked in immediately, and then settled in for the ride. Another great fall morning walk album. Sumthin' Sumthin' has an especially thumping baseline that I love. Probably the highlight of the album. Don't care for the breathy, falsetto singing. Reminds me of Mariah Carey. I think ultimately this one started out hot, but went a little too long. I started to get a bit bored. The Suite Theme was nice and chill. I had high hopes for this one at the beginning, but it lost me along the way. High 3.
The groove and funk was hittin' me nicely in the beginning but really wish the album wasn't an hour long. Something about a grown man whispering in my ear while some smooth yazz plays in the background just gives me the heebie-jeebies.
Few songs in and already getting that same vibe as hanging at a department store with my Mom growing up. It's not offensive but I also hate it. Actually liking Dancewitme. The rest is kinda all blending together but like the sax occasionally too. I think I mostly just don't really like this type of R&B.
Nice to get some R&B as opposed to yet another rock album. Ultimately I found this kind of boring and some of the songs were too long, but again, some R&B was appreciated.
This album got me pregnant and I don’t even have a uterus. 1.64
Only 3 good songs, the rest sucks
Smooooooooooooooooooooooooooooth
Приличный нео-сол. Всё на месте. Лучшая песня - ...Til the Cops Come Knockin'.
jazz isn't really my thing, but it was a good album.
my mom had this cd in her collection, its been on my listening list for a minute now. my friend was in my room looking at my cd collection which mostly were given to me from my parents old collection. He was looking and said "Your parents probably conceived you to one of these album". Really funny and gross comment and worst part is, the more I listen to their CDs from their collections its starting to seem likely that he was right. skin crawlingly disgusting to think about and its lowkey kind of ruining the music for me ignoring that this album is so unbelievably smooth. Soul/RNB is at its best when it smooth as hell in my opinion and this album proves me right. He did a call pussy a "Dark World" at one point in the album, so it definitely far from perfect, however its still an enjoyable listening experience. Its a shame I put listening to this CD sooner. im gonna give a 5/5 on this website but it like more of a 4.4987/5 in my opinion and im not gonna elaborate
Listened Before? N Awwww yeah... sex music. Lets not pretend it's anything else, okay? It's fine for what it is.. kinda dated but smooth and buttery for banging your wife. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Ascension
1. urban - 1 2. uuelcome - 1 3. zumthing - 0 4. azcenzion - 1 5. dance - 1 6. copz - 1.5 7. uuhatever - 1 8. company - 1.5 9. reunion - 1 10. lady - 0 11. zuite - 1
No
So smooth. Would only be smoother if it had some saxophone.
Went into this album having never heard of Maxwell. I was pleasantly surprised- a neo-soul album with a lot of jazz influence. Maxwell's voice is pleasant and powerful- he has an impressive range. The instrumentation varied from dominant to supportive. Overall a solid album- good songs but did drag a little but at parts (sometimes a little too sappy for me). I could see this being a great weekend morning album
1.7 1x catchup on 9/27 -- decent enough R&C just not my thing
3 out of 5
Some super smooth easy listening here, if you're into that kind of thing.
No one who was there at the time remembered this. I see why
This is baby making music.
Delicious Bass!! Such a horno album lol some ballads and nice songwriting
Meh.
A classic album. More jazzy than I remember
This isn’t exactly my go-to genre, but if more contemporary soul and R&B were like this, I’d definitely enjoy it more. The newer, more aggressive R&B often loses the essence of what soul and R&B were originally about. That said, this album is incredibly laid-back, smooth, and lush, with a sensual atmosphere and polished, glossy production.
Rating: 6/10 Mostly very meh R&B, had some very good songs on here though. Choice cuts: The Urban Theme, Ascension, Lonely's the Only Company
Not bad. Soulful, sultry, smooth. And a little bit underwhelming. Added 4 funky tracks to the 1001 Experience Playlist
Makeout album
Some sultry and smokey cool jazz grooves that would make perfect background music for an intimate dinner party of two...
This kind of music has a very strong music school vibe to me. Very well done, but not very original. This is basically a remake of Luther Vandross and Barry White etc. with updated production (which is very good by the way). Especially the voice lacks character. The start is alright, but towards the middle it became too smooth for me and it only got worse later on. Favorite song: Ascension.
Music that feels effortless and so expertly crafted at the same time. Its simplicity throughout can make it blend in, but it's truly a great soothing listen
Nicht meine Richtung
Smooth listen, enjoyed it
Fine
George Michael or what? Just solid background music for me🤷 2,5
I didn‘t get it.
Super solid album. Good grooves. Nice flow.
Too fucking smooth for me baby.
Absolute balls
Went over a speed bump whilst listening to this and now I’m 7 months pregnant
Smooth, soulful, never boring.
Ein bisschen Funk, ein bisschen Soul und R&B
Not my jam, great beats though
I liked it!
An easy listen but also somehow ruthlessly sexual. Overall left very little impression on me
I am completely incapable of enjoying this music, well performed/arranged/written as it might be. 1.5/5
I have never heard of this artist before now, having listened to, and enjoyed a lot, this album im inclined to find out more and listen to other albums of theirs. A mellow and laid back vibe I got right into if from the first track.
Smooth, soft soul/r&b. Quite pleasant as background music, but nothing to make me sit up and listen.
Pretty cool. I like it. Nice mix of genres.
Not my vibe, though if it is, it's probably pretty good.
Not doing anything for me. Sounds like Sephora music.
smooth but uninspiring
Limited enjoyment.
7/10. It gave me Michael Jackson vibes. It had a nice, mellow, and groovy vibe, but it was a bit too underwhelming for me personally. :)
Please stop trying to rizz me up!
It’s not awful, but it’s just not my kind of music. Too “crying” singing for my taste.
Smooth tunes for romancing. Maxwell has an incredibly lush voice.
Let's make some boring elevator music, but make it more sexual. 2 stars
Loungy.
Not for me thanks
On my album journey I've grown very accustom to something that once was a killer to my Gen Z, short attention span brain: long songs. Often times now, I get excited when I see a long song because I know the artist often poured more of their soul into that track than any other song on the album. Even better if the whole album is ten minute-plus tracks, as then I know I'm about to go on a trip. However, there is still one variation of the long song-riddled album. An album with the average twelve-or-so songs, all in the five-to-six minute range. I hate that kind of album, every song feels it drags on to long, and ruins the general good will I had towards the song at the start, and I fall into its trap every time. 90s R&B is a good example of this, as the baby-making nature of all of these songs leads to a lot of tasty, sexy jams that become tired with time, not helped by the fact that each song is generally the same sonically. You'll be relaxed, sure, but perhaps too relaxed, to the point where the difference between track five and track nine is non-existent in your memory. This album is no different. I really want to like it more, and there are moments of something great all throughout, but at an hour long I was just not in a mood worth caring by the end, and it really knocked the album down for me. Each song was so close that I could taste it, but as it went into the four-minute mark and always seemed to be at a perfect stopping point it instead went "Nah, time for some more slow jams!" and I was exhausted. It's good, instrumentation is great, Maxwell's voice is stellar, and the vibes are immaculate, but I don't know if I could sit through one of these songs again anytime soon, let alone a whole album.
way too sexy and way too long!!!
Got to song 7, got bored. I'll try to finish this, but, I'm just not feeling this one.
I enjoyed this album Good vibe and seems really talented
"Ascension" was already a favorite. R&B classic, not something I'd listen to very often but quality.
Chill jazz, not my thing.
This album took me to a fancy seafood dinner, then never called me again.
a huge dork's idea of the kind of music you'd put on for sex
Tolle Stimme mit Soul. Anfangs sehr gut. Im Laufe des Albums wird's etwas gleichtönig.
A suprise great r&b record!
first listen super smooth bedroom vibes
Sounds like every other smooth jazz venture.
Muzak
I didn't care this too much. It wasn't unpleasant, but it wasn't engaging either.
Tolle ruhige Musik
No surprise one of the guys behind Sade is part of Maxwell. Great album. Definitely a "new" artist to explore.
Not a fan.
Another Meh.
Amazing album! How did I miss this one when it first dropped? Love the eclectic vibe of soul, a little funk, and R&B.
Now we’re talking! Almost a sin to listen to this on the way to work; it’s a total bedroom album in all the best ways. Panties definitely dropped when you started playing “Welcome” back in the day, lol. I loved this album partly because we were deep in the R. Kelly, “dirty sex” era of music… this was different; sexy not dirty. Probably one of my top Neo Soul albums from the 90s which is saying something; there were a lot of classics to choose from this time. I’d even go so far as saying the 90s Neo Soul movement led by Maxwell, Erkah Badu, Alicia Keys, D’Angelo and several others rivals the 70s soul golden era, easily: 😱😱😱, but I stand by it!
Ik ben geloof ik zwanger geraakt door dit album. Mijn god, wat een pure sex is deze muziek haha. Super vibey, super trage R&B, echt een beetje de blauwdruk voor alle R&B van het jaar 00. Je merkt dat dit nog iets meer jazzy is en Maxwell heeft echt een geweldige stem. Wat een pure porno is dit album, echt geweldig hahaha Enig minpuntje is dat het een beetje inkakt in het midden en dat niet elk nummer even lekker is, maar ook de mindere nummers zijn nog steeds Smooth jams met een hoofd letter S. Godsamme, ik glijd van mn stoel hier, 4 sterren. FAVO: The Urban Theme, Ascension, Dancewithme, Whenever Wherever Whatever, Lonelys the only company, The suite theme
Totally fine, but that's it. Good background music.
Too smooth for me. I like it a little bit rough.
I thought this album was very chill while also managing to stay musically interesting. I enjoyed this one, but probably wont go back to listen to it very often. Reminds me of the Superfly soundtrack which I also enjoyed.
Such an incredibly boring album
Great sound questionable lyrics
Schmaltzy, sexy, steamy. It’s groovy and he’s got a great voice, but nothing grabs me here. The only line I can remember is “until the cops come knockin” which just conjures negative things. I didn’t enjoy this one very much.
Fance elevator music
Too smoooth for me
Equal parts slow burn funk groove / hotel lobby music
Pas por moi
Smooth as hell, which was very enjoyable for the first few songs. But after a bunch of songs, the enjoyment wore down.
Still a great album. Neo-soul. Supersmooth. Just short of 5 stars.
Ultra smooth, ranging between meaningless and repulsive.
Respect the talent. I’m just not a smooth R & B girl
Never heard of them, and liked it at first. Nice loungy, breezy, smooth tunes. But then got a bit boring. Ok for background chill music.
Sexy AF
I owned this album when I was in college. Damn, did it make me sophisticated. Funny thing - 28 years does not dull it. This album is lighting a fire, undoing the top button, and breaking out the bubbly. This is SWANK.
Don't know why I have to listen to this before I die. It's not unique, it's not even remotely interesting. The only thing going for it how well produced and engineered it is, so only Music Production students will get anything out of this. It's not bad music, just incredibly bland and forgettable.
I've called Prince's albums "horny", but they're horny with reckless abandon, caught up in the moment. These songs sound like they're horny in the, "planning all day and waiting at home with roses, candles and a bath robe on" type way. It's great, it's smooth. I have one complaint that the guitars remind me of the muzak the Weather Channel would play, but I'm curious how much of that is just being exposed to that first than not. Still, anyone else want some champagne? Favorite tracks: "Dancewitme", "Lonely's The Only Company"
I wonder how many kids were born because of this album.
Sweet, sweet loving... Lyden er så... absurd seksualiseret at det grænser til det komiske.
Øv, den her kan jeg godt nok ikke tåle. Fy for en skefuld fløde.... Det er for meget, men med endnu mere på.....
Music to makes babies to Det er flødekaramel, smurt ind i créme brûlée og overhældt med heavy cream. Lækkert for ørene men også pisse kedeligt.
I like the way this album draws you in and then just keeps the jams rolling with that beautiful outro. Fave: ...Til the Cops Come Knockin'
Smoooooove. It all blends together, but that's absolutely the point, right? This is music to put on when you want to maintain a certain mood but don't want your attention pulled away from whatcha doin'... 😏 Weirdly I gave Sade's "Diamond Life" 3, but this feels like a 4 to me for much the same schtick - I think that probably just comes down to being in a more receptive mood now that I was then. Fave tracks - Uh, I dunno, "Dancewitme" maybe? "The Suite Jam" for that sultry outro? As mentioned, it's not about individual tracks with this one...
This guys got a great voice and some great production but the album just drags
Are you ready to groove because that is what this album is dedicated to.
Very smooth, I don't get all the hate in the other reviews. This is my first album after a two-week hiatus, and I'm not upset.
Impossibly smooth. I’m giving this four stars instead of five because I will never be as smooth as Maxwell and I resent him for it.
super smooth. chill
its a good one
Норм
"Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite" is the debut album by American R&B singer-singwriter Maxwell. The music is mellow and groove-based with elements of jazz, funk, smooth soul and quiet storm. This album along with D'Angelo "Brown Sugar" and Erykah Badu's "Baduizm" helped shape the "neo soul" movement of the late 90's. Maxwell largely wrote and produced the album himself with Peter Mokran and Stuart Matthewman assisting in the production. It is a concept album with a romance cycle as the theme. The album was critically acclaimed as a departure from the mainstream, hip hop-oriented R&B. Commercially, it hit #37 in the US and #38 in the UK. Vinyl noise and a wah-wah guitar open "The Urban Theme." A jazzy and groovy instrumental which leads into "Welcome." This is funky, smooth and chill. Maxwell has a nice tenor and is crooning. He meets his woman in a chance encounter. "Sumthin' Sumthin'" ups the funk with a tight groove and prominent bass. He's showing her his affection. "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)" continues the chill funk mix and throws in a gospel vibe. He adds a falsetto into the mix. "...Til the Cops Comes Knockin'" slows things down. This very soulful reminding me of Smokey Robinson. Maxwell is gettin' down to business as he is going to lock his woman up and they'll.....til the cops come. "Suitelady (the Proposal Jam)" wraps the cycle up as he purposes to his lady. It's a gentle, soulful ballad. Wah-wah guitars and very 70's sounding. This is album is chill, funky, groovy, easy listening and romantic. Maxwell has a nice tenor voice. The music does remind of Marvin Gaye, Earth, Wind & Fire and the Commodores. This a really good album which I think mostly everyone would like to some extent.
Oh wow! What a groovy album . One may say its repetitive or sounds like a basic 90s R&B album , but that's what I love about it . The funk , the underlying bases , his soothing voice , the dirty but progressive lyrics almost brings a sense of nostalgia . This is a baby making album and is very sexy in nature.
Ugh more smooth jazz. Not my thing. 2
Sexy bedroom loving music.
Gear: DCA ÆON 2 Noire Artwork: merkwürdiger Winkel zur passend wenig subtiler Suggestion Mix: gleitet smoooth von einem Ohr zum anderen Musik: 👉👌 Wertung: 🍆🍆/5
Very nice chill, jazzy album, a relaxing listen. Not a genre I’m well versed in, but I definitely enjoyed this one.
Ooh, I bought this one when it came out (or shortly there after). It was a big departure from my normal punk, thrash, and metal purchasing profile but this and D’Angelo’s Brown Sugar record are part of my mid to late 90’s R&B/soul collection. Some of the jazz elements that I thought were so cool in the 90’s don’t seem as innovative now as then but still a solid, smooth and silly listen
Quite a hit-or-miss typa album in my opinion. About half the tracks don't do really anything for me, but the other half just have something small (e.g. a baseline or guitar plucks or something) that totally transform the sound into something really good. 6/10
I mean, I think it's pretty solid for what it is, but what it is is an unabashed sex album, every single song was a 5 minute sex jam, and for listening outside of that context it really got repetitive and a little uncomfortable quick. 2/5
Passer fantastisk med en rolig lørdag
i can only ever wish to be this smooth 2.8/5
"horizontal love songs" was the best description I've read on a review here :-D
Surprisingly good
hmmmm ça serait de la bonne sexy musique pour Magic
This is definitely going on the sex playlist like I don’t know if I’ve even gotten a steamier album than this besides that Marvin Gaye album. It’s also pretty good to listen to high apparently with all the jazz bits. First songs is the standout for me.
Rollo.
I am a middle aged, straight, white guy. I'm pretty sure I'm pregnant.
Elite r&b. The Wurlitzer-rhodsy chords just glide through this whole album creating a masterclass in atmosphere. Perfect amount of crooning. Punchy yet subtle basslines. Wonderful
A mood, just not mine.
Id never heard of this artist or album. Wouldn't listen again but it was good for what it was.
svona sálarskot rogb. góð bít inn á milli. en gerir lítið fyrir mig.
Had never heard it and loved it!
Another album which I never knew existed. When I saw the title displayed my mind went straight to The Beatles Maxwell’s Silver Hammer. Which is odd because whilst The Beatles is about violence and murder this could not be further removed. Any potential exterminator would certainly nod off to sleep listening to this. In the past I would have instantly dismissed this type of music but my recent new found love of slow piano led female voice jazz R&B did mean I gave this a lot more attention. There were bits of laid back jazz in and amongst which I found acceptable but overall there was nothing to rival Sade or Patricia Barber, to name but two favourites of mine. Perhaps an unfair comparison but for me this album did not measure up to the type of R&B which I have recently got into. Not saying a bad album but not for me. 2/5 25/4/24
Yawn. Wake me up if my head drops into my soup.
That was smooooooooooth. Wow! I couldn't help but be swept away by this to be surrounded by incense, wine, and candles. I'm not often a fan of the slow soul, but this was just perfection.
I enjoyed this smooth funkiness here. A little sumthin' sumthin'...
Not my go-to genre but a sweet mellow groove today.
I enjoyed the sultry, sexy vibe of this soulful album. Like a lot of new-to-me artists on this list, its presence highlights some obvious omissions (**paging Barry White**). Still, I very much enjoyed chilling out to this and it lowered my blood pressure several much-needed notches.
It was cool! Smooth and funky straightforwared R&B
Calm background music.
I actually liked the entire album though I knew not one tune.
Rollo.
Urgh. Warble, warble, arrrghh and beee
almost muzak, neither unpleasant nor memorable. smooth. 3
Not for me
Cool, funky, and smooth as silk. I admit I'm a sucker for slow jams but this album, that I'd never heard before, was right in my wheelhouse.
Seemed fun for a couple of tracks. Gets boring fast. Too samey and makes me feel slimy when I listen to it. 2.3
It's ok, inoffensive and smooth. Reminds me of so many other bands across the years just like this. Why aren't they on the list?
They didn't lie, that cat CAN soul
Like an updated Let’s Get It On, UHS is a successful nu soul album, funky and laid back, not overburdened by artifice and Maxwell is a fine, emotive singer. Side note - the MTV unplugged version is pretty good too - during recording every single person fell pregnant to Maxwell’s music.
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I love this album. Very funky. "Funky sex music" as Jack has said. Very fun and easy to listen to and everything in terms of the backing tracks and cocals are all really good. His voice in moments reminds me of Micheal Jackson.
Smooth R&B.
Seskimuusiikkis.LEGENDARY R&B STAR MAXWELL CONTINUES INCREDIBLE RUN OF LIVE ARENA SHOWS.. kiinnostavaa että albumin paskimmilla biiseillä kymmenkuntakertoin enemmän toistoja kuin oikeasti kiinnostavilla kappaleilla...populääribiisit jahtaa 90-luvun poppihuumaa.. kuin porkkana aasin nenän edessä...jahtaa jahtaa..jahtaa jahtaa...jaksaa vielä..jaksaa vielä.... vaikka ollaan kuitenkin lahjakasta aasista puhumassa... aasi on aasi.. whalecum
Maxwell’s Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite is seductive. The instrumentals are for sexua and erotic incitement, and nothing more. Yes, it it repetitive, and yes, it is not diverse, but damn the tunes are good. Maxwell’s voice is just too good almost everywhere. Highlights include Sumthin’ Sumthin’, …Till the Cops Come Knockin’, and The Urban Theme. All in all, Maxwell’s Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite is a good album. Best Song: The Urban Theme Worst Song: Whenever Wherever Whatever
5/5. A chill and smooth soul and R&B album with disco elements. I love that the tempo slows with each song, creating a more intimate and sexy album as based on the concept. There is not really a bad song on here with serious and expressive songwriting. The songs are long but such a great album to vibe to.
meh, not really my thing
Very smooth R&B
A bit dated now, but I love the funk elements, and the cohesiveness of the theme.
Gash
Some great funk, and some cheesy porn music too
Actually very nice and smooth for background listening. I wouldn't listen to this on my headphones but playing this on my speakers while chilling in bed, for example. Pretty relaxing album.
This was smooooth. But not exactly memorable, unfortunately.
It was alright. R&B isn't a genre that really speaks to me, so this album faced an uphill battle.
This had a cool vibe with a bit of funk. Good for background music
If I were single and I had managed to bring someone home with me after a night on the town, and it was 1996, and I happened to have this LP I would totally put it on, or if I was the dj at a trendy upscale cocktail lounge in a major metro city I would pepper my IHEART90s Playlist with some of these mid tempo easy listening r&b tunes. Otherwise, meh.
Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite is the debut album by American R&B singer-songwriter Maxwell. This groovy R&B album contains elements of soul, funk, and jazz, and is credited with shaping the emerging neo soul genre. A few months after release, this album's second single released and with that the commercial success of this album took off. Critics lauded Urban Hang Suite and called it a masterpiece for its change of pace from the standard hip hop R&B of the time. Maxwell won a handful of Grammy's with this album and it is regarded as his best work. Urban Hang Suite is certified double platinum in the US and gold in the UK. This is the epitome of the romantic, classic R&B music genre. It has the sexy grooves and mesmerizing lyrics that leave you feeling hot and satisfied. It's a great album that should be listened to by all music lovers.
I'm very simple. When I listen to R&B, I want it to be as conventional as possible. Maxwell has all of the '90s R&B tropes in this debut, and that's exactly what I love about it. Because there are times when you gotta ask, why the need to mess with a good thing? Sometimes ice cream is better without chocolate syrup, sprinkles, or peanuts. Just the basics. My only qualm is that it gets a little stale by the end of it. Two or three tracks could be trimmed down and this would be a lot better. Standouts are Welcome, Sumthin' Sumthin,' Dancewitme, ...Til the Cops Come Knockin,' and Suitelady.
too smooth
Smooth and sensual. The perfect babymaking record.
Predictable R & B. Nice and smooth for a sultry evening. Not for me.
Very Funky and jazzy. Good listening all around. Nothing that sticks out tho
R&B. Not my cup of tea.
The Urban Theme 3 Welcome 3 Sumthin' Sumthin' 2.8 Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) 2.8 Dancewitme 2 …Til the Cops Come Knockin' 2.5 Whenever Wherever Whatever 2.4 Lonely's the Only Company (I & II) 1.7 Reunion 1.9 Suitelady (The Propasal Jam) 1.7 The Suit Theme 1.4 Score: 2.29
Easy listening background music
*4.5 stars* niiiiiice! read the reviews before listening and can't say i was disappointed. smooth, sexy, and groovy are perfect ways to put it. personally thought it was like a cross between michael jackson, george michael, and sade in the best way. although i still prefer sade, i'm definitely coming back to this! knocking off half a star because of slight repetitiveness
It sounds great, the playing is flawless, and the vibes are all kinds of warm and sexy. But the songs don’t really grab me. Admittedly this might be a product of this being a first listen, but I can’t find much to grab onto in the songs themselves, despite the many other strengths.
Easy Saturday morning listen.
3,8
Hm some R&B Jazz. I can dig this. It was nice relazing music in the background. Smooth and romantic. 3 stars.
First hearing, very smooth - possibly too much so? Favourite track Dancewitme
relaxing to listen to, good voice
Deep neo-soulful night grooves. This, along with Sade, is exactly what my soul needs right now in 2024. So good on first listen. 5 big stars!!
It’s got some good grooves.
i found myself intrigued by maxwell's debut album! this was one of the easiest listens ever. maxwell's romantic voice, the soul genre, how smooth the music is, the delightful horns. the lyrics, though, didn't seem to matter. the focus was definitely more on the instruments and the soothing vocals. also, this is some powerful baby making music.
This is a really REALLY smooth album. It's easy enough to listen to. It didn't really leave any kind of impression, though; it just faded into background music for me.
Great
So smooth it completely fell off
I feel like I need to take a shower and clear my browser history.
I guess I don't like R&B.
Seems like a good representative of its genre. Sexy time music!
This is the most aptly named album ever. If I ever host an orgy this is the only playlist I need.
Tasteful soundtrack for some full bush soft core
This is not my jam but for this type of album it's good.
Excellent chilled Soul Album
Cool bgm
I wanted to like it more than I did.
Nice. Chill vibes abound.
It was very nice, but very repetitive and ultimately kind of dull. Like an aural bowl of tomato soup. Nice but not very exciting.
Now I know what they mean when they say music is smooth. This went down really easy. It was an hour of nothing, but I didn’t hate it.
I don't think you can accuse this album of having any rough edges. It's a soulful jazzfest throughout. To the point that it might be a parody album, I can't really tell.
For me this is not music, but torture. Same shivers as when i had to play a Michael Jackson album on this list. Slicker than slick, every human emotion taken out of the music. Not often I have to give 1 star. This is not my life and hopefully will never be. Worse song, if possible between all others that I hated " Reunion.
O álbum é bom, mas é um pouco brega, as músicas não tem partes muuito interessantes, são meio que sempre o mesmo, aquela voz sensual, a temática da mulher, do amor e do sexo. Claramente a melhor parte de toda música é o baixo, sempre Mt groovado, sempre com um tom ótimo, mas o resto são só normais, nada que me chama atenção na melodia, nada nas baterias, a voz é boa mas não tem nada que destaca, como Erykah Badu ou D'Angelo. No geral, eh um bom álbum de r&b, mas não eh nada que me impressione, eu já gostava de uma das músicas, something something, mas sempre achei que não ia gostar do resto do álbum, e foi oq aconteceu, porém, consigo ver eu gostando mais dele com o tempo. 6/10
Smooooooooooth. Not something I'll listen to again, though. 3/5
The first half I was on board with. Then the second half just felt like a repeat and I became bored. 2.5/5
This one really melted into the background. Aside from one lyric that I heard as far more explicit than it actually was, nothing interesting about this one.
Nettes Kaffeehaus-Lala nach Moho-Style
This album is another case of something just not designed for me. I'm sure in the right setting this would probably be a bit better, but for me I just can't get invested. Is it smooth? Yes. Great production? No doubt. But is there anything making me come back? No, I don't think so. Not to mention I'm not into exaggerated love songs so yeah this ain't it for me.
The best thing I can say about this album is that my first impression of “…Til the Cops Come Knocking’” was about romanticizing/normalizing rape. Then I googled it and it seems I’m mistaken. Disaster averted, kinda.
If you like this seek out Ellis beggs and Howard, homeland. Quite liked this but there's better.
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Not a huge RnB fan but it was enjoyable. Well done songs. Wouldn't listen again.
So bland and boring it actually pisses me off. All the tracks sound exactly the same. It MIGHT work as background music.
1990s Luther Vandross everyone. Good grooves and easy to listen to.
Another album in this list that I can understand why it’s on here, but just doesn’t speak to me. Some good instrumental pieces and good soul beat. But it didn’t connect.
Chill but didn't get into it. 1/5
Dance slow choo-choo train back and forth Frictionless, depthless and lubricative Cut to soft-focus pecs and boobs Makes me want to slumber
Another one I bought at the time attempting to be cool and sophisticated, after rave reviews from a friend (see: D'Angelo). Now that I have transcended such vanities I'm glad to hear it again, plenty of good jams to be nodded along to. Gets a bit sparse at the end, but I'm not sure the intended listener(s) are supposed to be paying too much attention at that point. *OLD MAN RANT WARNING* I scanned the lyrics and was pleased to discover not a mention of money nor a brand name to be found. If this was made today it would probably be littered with fatuous Gucci/Louis Vuitton/Dollar Tree brags (and don't come at me quoting "He's The Greatest Dancer"; that's a neat rhyme!). The '90s were so much classier Have a 4*, Maxwell: Hang Suite>Silver Hammer
Was groovy to put on while I cleaned and did self care but idk that I'd actually put it on to f*ck someone lmao
Top Album. Totally Cool.
I liked the beginning but it drifted off and got a bit too ‘boy band’ towards the end
I thought it was a bit bargain bin Prince, and if I want that I'll just listen to later era Prince. Also felt a bit voyeuristic listening to it knowing that it was probably millions of couples' sex album
Typische Loungemusik. Sehr gefällig.
The RnB piss take by Goldie Lookin Chain is less cheesy than this...
Sex jazz. 2/5
Was liking it from the start then I woke up and it was over.
3.5
This is classic R&B. You can hear the earlier influences of jazz and rock. Very 90's
3.4 Good
Its sounds alright but all the songs blended together for me. its also really long. Not really my genre but I don't knock those who enjoy it.
I kind of enjoyed it but also got bored of it pretty fast. Much better works out there in this genre.
Chanteur américain de R & B. A pavé le chemin pour le neo soul. C'est très lover comme album. Respect pour le style, mais c'est pas trop pour moi.
So Chill so shwagged out, killer rainy day sexy time album.
Skeezy, awful and so smooth my earbuds fell out. I felt real dirty after listening to this. Too long, too smooth, too sexual assault-y.
Didn’t stand out to me, especially considering D’Angelo was making music around the same time
Groovy album that I did not know about!
I remember this cover from my days working in the record store. What a simple, classy cover. If the album underneath it sounds anything like this, I'll love it. I mean... eh? I dig the concept of it but, man - this just never got its hooks into me. Smooth jazz. Too smooth maybe.
Unsure what to make of this. Although the production is pure 1990s, the music itself hearkens back to artists like Marvin Gaye, early Michael Jackson and Bobby Womack (though I thought one of the songs was going to evolve into 'More Than Words'). No individual tracks landed for me, so I guess this is one of those albums that relies on creating an overarching atmosphere or impression. Sexy, smooth, late night, perhaps even a touch of quiet storm; it does this admirably, but play me one of these songs five days from now and I'll swear up and down that I've never heard it before.
Smooth like butter. Not entirely my jam, but I get why this was so influential.
Amazing
Had not heard this before. I vaguely knew of the artist, but hadn’t really heard any of his music before. I really enjoyed this. And, I think I will be listening to it quite a bit. I love the note he had where he said, he wanted to make an album where you put it on, and you’re good. You’re good. He’s right.
6.5/10 Actually enjoyed this quite a bit, it has vibes. And the vibe is horny. Really nice neo soul with edges of funk and R&B Preferred the funk stuff (slap bass and wah wah guitars!) to the jazz stuff Great singing voice, nice falsetto Can still hear plenty of stuff like this today, so it has legs Best: …Til the cops come knockin’
not my favorite genre but you can tell this is well made
Hotel lobby music!!
Súper interesting
Good old fashioned 90’s Fuckin music, pretty boring tho
Fairly generic R&B from the 90s revival era. Not bad background music for the house or bedroom.
Not a big fan of smooth jazz anymore. It was ok
Funky and soul. I really like it.
There's other soul I'd reach to first, and maybe I missed out on something by not banging someone else at the same time, but, hey, it's still pretty good tunes.
Has some good tracks, but otherwise kinda just in one ear and out the other.
This is an entirely forgettable album for me; it’s not really that good, but it’s not so egregiously bad that it sticks in the brain on account of that. Sure, the soundscape is great, and Maxwell’s vocals are really smooth, but I can’t really tell you the difference between Track 1, Track 3, Track 8, or Track 11 off the top of my head, and that’s just not a good album experience for me. To me, it suffers from the same problems I had with Apocalypse Dudes & Trans-Europe Express: each track is either too similar or too long. They all sound nice, and I’m willing to give Maxwell credit if this album did indeed innovate and refine a genre like Wikipedia is claiming it did. But by the standards of 2024, I just don’t think it works for me. It’s still better than Apocalypse Dudes, but I actually don’t think I enjoyed it as much as Trans-Europe Express. I’m gonna stay consistent with my rankings of those and give this a 2.
Kind of a sleepy feeling. Everything is decent, but I'm also nodding off a bit.
A smooth as fuck concept album about being sexy and falling in love.
I should go back
Pretty good R&B
It's chill, but that's pretty much it.
Very smooth music that is great for making babies to. It's not weighed down by styles of it's time compared to some other neo soul music of the 90s.
Tolle Chillmusik mit ein wenig Sax und Slap Bass.
Ahh… The soundtrack to the Nordstrom’s men’s department. I’m so glad I listened to this.
Vibesy- nice
Greatly preferred the funky tracks to the sultry, soulful tracks.
This is what Neo-Soul is all about. A lot of the original songs I had heard and was never able to identify again. IT'S SEXY, IT'S CLASSIC, IT IS A MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT IN IT'S GENRE
This feels like a mix between hip-hop and jazz, and I loved it. I listened to this album a couple of times, and then let Spotify keep going with similar music, but I heard nothing like this artist. It's great.
This album is incredible. Incredibly relaxing and easy to listen to. Only grievance was that it felt slightly too long, I think you could get rid of Reunion and Suitelady and it would be a perfect length.
I can barely think of anything I'd like to hear less than this. This is a joke, right? This is so formulaic and boring it feels like paint-by-numbers music. There's an attempt at smoothness that is only going to convince a complete imbecile. This makes me cringe out of my skin. I listened to the first track through, then skipped through the rest looking for anything that even remotely resembled an interesting idea. Nope. This is music for looping on videogame menu screens.
Fine, I guess.
Great background music for working.
I’ve always loved Maxwell It’s good to know he pioneered Neo Soul
Smooth, funky, slightly forgetable.
So boring it hurts
not in 1001
Smooth R&B jams.
Nondescript background tracks. Ok but not sure a second listen will improve
Snoozefest
While fairly pleasant to listen to it felt like little more than elevator or hold music. While I don’t know enough about the genre to say it’s objectively bad I found very little to cling on to with this.
This album just straight up hits. Just a straightforward R&B album with melodies and grooves that hook you in on the first listen. It's a light 4 for me. While everything sounds good, the album could be a little tighter. The penultimate track, and cops knockin are fine. Great vibe but I didn't attach to them.
Great beats, the vocals don't do it for me.
I didn't like it at first when it started, but I guess it was a manner of mood since I was kind of enjoying it, and I reached the end of the album. It's not outstanding, but it's a warm song for the background in the cold days.
It’s fine. Not my taste but good for what it is. Like a 00s Luther Canaria Vandross
This is a gorgeous album.
Great groove. If you’re looking to get close with your significant other, this would be a great option
Bass
R&B and sensual music isn’t really my thing but I gave it a go. Some songs were ok but nothing I loved. Listen again: no Purchase for my collection: no Favourite Song: none
Little bit too much. After half of the album I got this creepy vibe that someone is hitting on me so I had to stop.
This was just kinda background music not much to call out. Was relaxing and could put you to sleep if you are not driving
Smooth r&b, but kinda boring to me. Not terrible overall. 2/5
Listen up people, we're now knee deep in the neo-soul smoothness, and there's only one way out, make peace with whatever deity you choose to believe in (or not, free world) because Maxwell is gonna take you there. Where? That wet spot on the bed, that's where...