Various Artists - Real 80's R&B / Various (CD)

All Music Guide

As a budget release, the tripledisc Real '80s: RB isn't too bad, taking a random sampling of RB hits from across the decade. Party tracks and ballads are put into equal consideration, so there's a rather broad assortment at play. Highlights include Tom Browne's "Funkin' for Jamaica," Locksmith's "Unlock the Funk," Evelyn "Champagne" King's "I'm in Love," 5 Star's "Let Me Be the One," Hall Oates' "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)," and the Pointer Sisters' "Slow Hand." The RunD.M.C./Aerosmith collaboration on "Walk This Way" and Rob Base DJ EZ Rock's "It Takes Two" are a little out of place, a bit too raucous for their company.

- Andy Kellman, All Music Guide