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The dwindling record sales, the rather embarrassing tabloid kiss-and-tells, and the downright unflattering Bo' Selecta! Impersonations have made it easy to forget that not so long ago, was one of Britain's most credible soul talents. His fusion of 2-step and soulful R&B struck a chord with audiences both at home and across the Atlantic, his debut album became the fastest-selling ever by a male solo artist, and his failure to pick up any Brit Awards - after being nominated for six - sparked a tabloid frenzy., featuring 12 Top 40 singles, is a comprehensive roundup of 's career so far, taking in the early glory days, the backlash years, and three new tracks that suggest he isn't ready to be written off just yet. Not surprisingly, it's the contributions from the multi-platinum that are the strongest.
Number ones 'Fill Me In' and '7 Days' effortlessly blend his trademark quickfire lyrical delivery with 's subtle acoustic soul production, while 'Walking Away,' arguably his best single, is a heartfelt bluesy number reminiscent of 's 'One.' Falling victim to the 'build them up, knock them down' mentality of the British press, second album was accused of pandering to U.S. However, only the futuristic, vocoderized funk of the underrated 'What's Your Flava' sounded anything like a radical departure. The infectious soul-pop of 'Hidden Agenda' and piano-led ballad 'You Don't Miss Your Water' would quite easily have fit on his debut, while the duet 'Rise and Fall,' which became his biggest hit for three years, was quintessentially British. But the unjust criticism seemed to knock 's confidence, and 'All the Way' and 'Don't Love You No More,' the two rather bland singles from third album, suggest was afraid to play it anything other than far too safe.
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A new beefed-up look for fourth album was reflected in its lead single, 'Hot Stuff,' whose muscular beats and punchy synths perfectly complemented the 'Let's Dance' sample. However, the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink production of '6 of 1 Thing' showed why its parent album barely sold a 20th of his debut. But while is unlikely to achieve the million-selling success of his heyday, he is still capable of producing the odd killer single. New track 'Insomnia,' which owes more than just a nod to 's 'Closer,' is a glorious slice of dance-pop and his most club-friendly single since the genre-defining collaboration 'Rewind,' also included here. Is undoubtedly an inconsistent listen, but packed with several classic singles, it should resurrect the chart fortunes of one of the decade's most talented and unique R&B singers.