For almost four decades, the
LeVert
name has been synonymous with quality, soulful
R&B
. Whether it's
Gerald
,
Eddie
, or
Sean
, the family name never fails to live up to a higher standard than most
soul
families. That's why
Do I Speak for the World?
is a nice return to form for the
(the band) frontman's glory years. Too often his releases have been plagued with inconsistency and pandering to whatever fashionable
formula is hip at the moment. And while there are moments of faltering and filler laced in at times and the lyrical content hasn't left its safe harbor, his performances haven't been this consistently solid since 1998's
Love & Consequences
. The production is polished and ideal for
quiet storm
formats and the guest appearances that so often saturate a record like this are noticeably absent, with the only musical cameos coming from family statesman
and a new generation of
children, who are guaranteed to keep the
name around for decades to come. An enjoyable listen and a fine return to form. ~ Rob Theakston