However, despite the inclusion of some of his best ballads and up-tempo hits, this album suffers from several glaring omissions, and leaves one hoping for a more complete product, or at least a second volume to complement what's lacking in this one. His up-tempo numbers, such as "It's No Crime" and the Shalamar cover, "This Is for the Lover in You," are just as engaging. "Everytime I Close My Eyes," "Never Keeping Secrets," and "When Can I See You" are quintessential slow jam Babyface. ![]() ![]() He also established himself as a top-rate balladeer, as evidenced by the songs on this selection. At his peak in the mid-'90s, Babyface was arguably the American music industry's hottest producer/songwriter. As can be expected with a Babyface retrospective, the songs are top notch and the production is excellent.
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