Just Me (Brian McKnight album)
Just Me is the twelfth studio album by American singer Brian McKnight. It was released by E1 Music on July 12, 2011 in the United States. It includes the singles "Fall 5.0" and "Temptation," the latter of which features McKnight's son Brian McKnight Jr. Additionally, a deluxe edition was released exclusively through Walmart and featured a live CD/DVD set.[2]
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| Released | July 12, 2011 | |||
| Genre | R&B[1] | |||
| Length | 114:47 (deluxe) | |||
| Label | E1 Music | |||
| Producer | Brian McKnight | |||
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Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Boston Globe |    [2] |
| SoulTracks | mixed[3] |
Ken Capobianco from The Boston Globe found that "all the tunes are artfully arranged and lean; only one exceeds four minutes. This works to his advantage, especially on "Just Me", a lovely ballad, and on the upbeat “Gimme Yo Love" [...] The best tracks avoid the oh-so-tasteful vibe that has marred some of his studio work."[2] In her review for SoulTracks, editor Melody Charles wrote that "thanks to his longevity and versatility as a performer, Brian McKnight couldn’t be blamed if he decided to fall back a bit; but instead, the melismatic maestro puts that name and reputation on the line in an effort to include the newest McKnight generation, returning – with a pair of his musically-inclined sons in tow – for his eleventh CD, the dubiously-titled Just Me.."[3]
Track listing
All tracks are produced by Brian McKnight.[4]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Temptation" (featuring Brian McKnight Jr.) |
| 3:26 |
| 2. | "Fall 5.0" | McKnight | 3:51 |
| 3. | "One Mo Time" | McKnight | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Gimme Yo Love" | McKnight | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Husband 2.1" | McKnight | 3:50 |
| 6. | "Without You" | McKnight | 4:04 |
| 7. | "Just Lemme Know" | McKnight | 3:57 |
| 8. | "End And Beginning with You" | McKnight | 3:23 |
| 9. | "Careless Whisper" | 3:56 | |
| 10. | "Just Me" | McKnight | 3:44 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Find Myself in You" | 2:51 |
| 2. | "More Than Wonderful" | 2:03 |
| 3. | "Only One for Me" | 3:29 |
| 4. | "Bio Part 1" | 1:32 |
| 5. | "Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme)" | 0:46 |
| 6. | "Sonata (Classical)" | 1:13 |
| 7. | "Rouge" | 0:23 |
| 8. | "Bio Part 2" | 0:50 |
| 9. | "On the Battlefield for My Lord" | 0:34 |
| 10. | "Bio Part 3 ("Sweet Love")" | 0:53 |
| 11. | "Find My Way Back Home" | 1:41 |
| 12. | "Unforgettable" | 1:55 |
| 13. | "Overjoyed" | 2:17 |
| 14. | "Rock with You" | 2:58 |
| 15. | "Crazy Love" | 2:59 |
| 16. | "Can You Read My Mind" | 2:44 |
| 17. | "Come Back to Me" | 3:18 |
| 18. | "Never Felt This Way" | 2:20 |
| 19. | "All I Need Is You" | 3:11 |
| 20. | "Still" | 1:53 |
| 21. | "Do You Ever Think About Me" | 2:52 |
| 22. | "The Rest of My Life" | 2:40 |
| 23. | "Temptation" | 3:17 |
| 24. | "I Miss You" | 2:20 |
| 25. | "Anytime" | 5:41 |
| 26. | "Back at One" | 4:43 |
| 27. | "One Last Cry" | 5:25 |
| 28. | "One More Time" | 3:05 |
| 29. | "Cherish" | 3:13 |
| 30. | "Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda" | 4:50 |
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[5] | 39 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 8 |
References
- Just Me at AllMusic
- Capobianco, Ken (July 12, 2011). "Brian McKnight: "Just Me". Boston Globe. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- Charles, Melody (8 July 2011). "Review". SoulTracks. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- Just Me (liner notes). Brian McKnight. E1 Music. 2011.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - "Brian McKnight Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- "Brian McKnight Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.