The morose subject matter and overall mellowness might be too depressing for some listeners. This is definitely an album for the broken-hearted. Braxton is much stronger on her solo efforts, showcasing her trademark sass on “I’d Rather Be Broke” and is downright heartless on “I Wish.” She has the nerve to sing: “I hope she gives you a disease … not enough to make you die, but just enough to make you cry, like you did to me.” She doesn’t want her man to die, she wants dude to suffer.
Babyface is remorseful but firm on “I Hope That You’re OK” but overall the track is a bit tepid.
Everything from the their tone to their delivery conveys that message perfectly.īoth veterans also get to shine on their own. That chemistry is there too – you can feel the perspiration dripping off the speakers on the sensual “Sweat.” On the other hand, the sorrowful “The D Word” has the pair acknowledging their love but willing to walk away from it. Vocally, the pair haven’t lost a step, sounding as strong and clear as they did back during the Clinton Administration. The former even conjures memories of “Let It Flow,” another Babyface/Braxton masterpiece. “Where Did We Go Wrong” and the regretful “Hurt You” are beautifully simplistic. It wavers from “I need you to” to “I can’t stand you” before the album firmly sinks into the latter. “Roller Coaster” is the perfect track to start off the album – a midtempo groove that focuses on the peaks and valleys of love. There are no attempts at mainstream relevance, it’s more like a love letter to longtime fans.Īctually, break-up letter might be more appropriate. R&B has evolved, but for the most part, Toni and Face stick to their time-tested formula on Love, Marriage & Divorce. For decades, Face has been the pen behind Toni’s most powerful hits, including “You’re Makin’ Me High,” “You Mean The World to Me,” “Breathe Again” and tons more. Simply put, Toni Braxton and Babyface’s duet album, Love, Marriage & Divorce, is a set fans have been waiting on for 20 years. Oh, and if you think the best singer/songwriter duo in R&B history is Ciara and Future, you definitely won’t be feeling this review. If your only exposure to Toni Braxton has been reality TV, you might not relate to this review. If your first R&B album was Beyonce’s B’Day, you might not relate to this review. Bowser, īefore we begin, let’s set aside a few moments for some real talk from your boy Edd.
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