The Chi-Lites - Lonely Man (CD)

All Music Guide

Behind the talents of Eugene Record, the ChiLites presented an impeccable album featuring one gem after another. Not losing any steam from their previous album, the ChiLites plugged another number one song, the universally appealing "Oh Girl," which also claimed the number one spot on the pop charts. "Coldest Days of My Life" came with a placid arrangement and peaked at number eight, and "Lonely Man" was a humble extension of "Have You Seen Her." From the testimonial "Living in the Footsteps of Another Man" to the midtempo "Being in Love" to the ballad "Love Is," the ChiLites were flawless with this effort. Record is masterful with his articulation of the lyric; he stays in control of his vocals. His penmanship is phenomenal and his production skills are irreproachable. The only socially charged number is a remake of the Marvin Gaye classic "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)," and it's done with skillful execution.

- Craig Lytle, All Music Guide