Bee Gees - Love Songs (Rmst) (CD)

All Music Guide

There's no denying the amorous side of the Brothers Gibb, especially when it comes to carefully orchestrated and impeccably performed schmaltz, but an entire disc of it can be a bit much. As the Bee Gees career progressed, so did its whimsy. Early ballads like "To Love Somebody," "Words" and "First of May" were chamberpop masterpieces that reflected the group's love of the Beatles and soul, but their descent into adult contemporary, midtempo oblivion becomes more and more painful (not counting "How Deep is your Love" and "Too Much Heaven") as the collection nears its' end. Also, any Bee Gees compilation called Love Songs better at least have "Massachusetts" or "I've Gotta Get a Message to You," both of are sadly missing. Go pick up 2001's Their Greatest Hits: The Record instead.

- James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide