| Kevin Lyttle | ||||
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| Studio album by Kevin Lyttle | ||||
| Released | July 27, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003-2004 ("Turn Me On" originally recorded in 2001) | |||
| Genre | Soca | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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Kevin Lyttle is the self-titled debut album from Kevin Lyttle of the island of St. Vincent, and has become an international best seller. Using the Soul of Calypso, soca, has made the sound recognizable. The smash hit "Turn Me On" went on Billboard's top 100 as well other European charts.
10. "Dance With Me"
11. "Dancing Like Making Love"
12. "My Love"
13. "Mama Mia"
14. "Turn Me On"(Remix) (Featuring Spragga Benz)
The album was described by the Boston Globe as "a sharply melodic and consistently engaging set of songs...a buoyant mix of soca, dancehall, modern reggae, and American R&B and soul".[1] The Daily News stated "The songs on the album couldn't be more catchy, if in a too similar way".[2] Tom Horan of the Daily Telegraph described the album as a "beautifully judged album", comparing Lyttle's voice to Marvin Gaye.[3] Kelefa Sanneh of the New York Times described it as "a lightweight but appealing collection of dance tracks, with precise digital beats that sound oddly similar to some European pop".[4] Allmusic writer David Jeffries gave the album a 3-star review, stating "Lyttle's breezy and dreamy voice supplies the flair, lilting lightly over a musical background that is as sparkling as it is limited".[5]
Entertainment Weekly's Neil Drumming was less enthusiastic, giving the album a 'C' rating.[6] The Detroit News described the album as "low-carb Caribbean music".[7]