Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA
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| Studio album by Boyz II Men | ||||||||
| Released | November 13, 2007 (USA) | |||||||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||||||
| Genre | R&B | |||||||
| Length | 54:56 | |||||||
| Label | Decca, UMTV | |||||||
| Producer |
Randy Jackson Simon Cowell |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | (59/100) |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
| Billboard | (favorable) |
| Boston.com | (favorable) |
| Entertainment Weekly | C− |
| Vibe |  |
| The Village Voice | (unfavorable) |
Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA is an album by Boyz II Men. It was released on November 13, 2007 by Decca Records. The album was produced by American Idol's Randy Jackson and Boyz II Men. David Simone and Winston Simone were Executive Producers for the album. The album is a tribute to some of Motown's classic songs, including "Just My Imagination" by The Temptations, "The Tracks of My Tears" by The Miracles and "Reach Out I'll Be There" by The Four Tops. The first single off the album is "The Tracks of My Tears".
The album debuted at #8 in the UK Albums Chart. On the US Billboard 200 chart, it debuted at #27, selling about 42,000 copies in its first week. The album received two nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards (Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for 'Ribbon In The Sky'.)
Vibe (p. 112) - "The trio's confident take on DeBarge's timeless 'All This Love' proves the song deserves a place next to its more celebrated counterparts... Their lush signature harmonies remain intact."
*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
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