[.ca] A Stroke of Genius

Unbelievable!!!:
I bought this CD for "You got that love", and forgot all about it by the time I got there!!! This is easily one of the best slow jam CDs I've heard in a very long time. "Good morning" is one of the most beautiful songs I've EVER heard!! Fellas, your lady will melt in your arms if you play this CD!!

Stroke of Genius is just OK:
Let me start off saying that Gerald Levert is a good singer. I've heard him absolutely "tear up" soul classics such as his electrifying performance at Aretha Franklin's Walk of Fame on BET. He has "pipes" so to speak. This album really left me hanging. I expected to hear those great pipes being really used, but this album just didn't do it for me. His top songs are "Awesome" which I would give 5 stars because it is brilliant & his duet with Tamia ("(They Long To Be) Close To You") which is great. I even liked "Knock Knock Knock", though I thought it lacked something and seemed a bit on the corny side. " Stroke of Genius" is ok, merely average. The rest of the album just doesn't work for me and doesn't live up to its title "STROKE OF GENIUS". Gerald is a great vocalist, but his album is mediocre at most. 2 1/2 stars.

Not as good as G-Spot:
He's trying to keep up with the younger crowd, but needs to just be himself. G-Spot was better even thought it was not a bedroom/"G-spot" CD. The titles of these two albums should be switched.

My Baby hit the jack pot:
I am a Gerald LeVert fan for life. This is one of his best yet, from beginning to end. My favorites are #8 "U Got that Love" and #17 "Rest of your Life" Thank you Gerald for doing it again! I must say I wasn't feeling your last project, but you hit the "Jackpot" with "Stroke of Genius".

Gerald, (:
What can I say about the latest masterpiece from Gerald Levert?... It definitely stays true to it's title..."Stroke of Genius"! I simply loved the cd, from the first single off the cd, "U Got That Kinda Love, (Call It A Night), Gerald let's us know in no uncertain terms, he's what we called some time ago, "whipped", by the love his significant other is puttin' down. It's all good too, from the verse, "Turn the blue light on in the basement kind of love", I know that brings back fond memories, of those basement SETS and "don't stop, get it, get it, kinda love", "That Call It A Nite, Kinda Love", he SAYS "he doesn't deserve it", but I bet there are a few women out there, who would disagree! I think you get the idea. Yeah, I believe the man is definitely WHIPPED! Another cut on the cd, that is undeniably Gerald is "Awesome"! It's a beautiful song, reminding us ladies of what we should know already, that we are truly "Awesome" beings! come on ladies, you got to know it beyond a shadow of a doubt! The track, "Didn't We", well I heard Gerald sing this one in concert on December 5, 2003! You had to be there! nice steppin' music for sure, even though he gives props to Kelly's steppin' cut, I prefer, Gerald's. Another track I heard in concert, was "Wear It Out", well I will say, G...wore that one out in more ways than one. Again, you had to be there! ("AWESOME!!!") But you know what cut, is somewhat a tell all? or is it? The "To My Grave", cut, when Gerald exclaims, "it must be in the genes, papa was a rolling stone, and grand-daddy too! ooh G! are you tellin' too much? and should we take the song literally? (smile). This album is another one of Gerald's keepers. I have been playing it non-stop. Gerald has a voice that stands out amongst many in the music industry, yet I don't feel he has gotten his just due, (grammy, american music award, etc.). Now you know I need to be on the panel responsible for making those decisions and fans request more air play with the radio stations out there! All of the songs were co-written by Gerald. One song on the cd, features... Eddie Levert, of the O'Jays! (dad) and Sean Levert (brother), entitled..."Eyes and Ears", all I'm gonna say about that one is, if the song fits.. AND there's nothing wrong with your fam, having your back! and on this cut, it's evident THAT dad and brother got his. ... I will say, that I prefer Gerald singing the gut wrenching ballads and songs about life, love and relationships, as opposed to the upper tempo stuff. It's just somethin' about him singing, "Abc,123 and I Can't Help Myself"...and "How Many Times" from the "Groove On" cd. The man sings those cuts from the soul and you can feel it! It's just with those studio cuts, he's somewhat limited. That's why I suggest seeing G, in concert! He really take advantage of the freedom to let loose! Gerald didn't disappoint me with his latest. Last but by no means least, if you haven't seen Gerald in concert, you are missing a POWERFUL, AWESOME, SPECTACULAR, REAL PERFORMANCE! The Studio Mastered cd's don't do his voice justice! Hearing him perform LIVE, again, you experience Gerald un-cut and un-censored. He really cuts loose! AND those of you, who haven't gotten the "Stroke of Genius" cd, and you're a true Gerald Levert Fan, your collection is definitely incomplete...I also must say that Gerald's cd is for the Mature Music Listener...and if you appreciate Soulful, Eroctic, Sensual, Mature Lyrical content, and you need something to set off one of those romantic evenings, this cd definitely is the one! and if you are a king and know it, but could stand for a little improvement in the romance department, well...take notes men! Because I guarantee your lady has! (smile). I promise, coupled with this cd, and what you put down, the mood will definitely be set! G...Whatcha' Doing For The "Rest Of Your Life"? By the way, "Rest of Your Life" is one of my favorite cuts on the cd! This one talks about, the love and complete feeling he feels for the love of his life, and when you find someone who has all and is all you're looking for...it's time to pop that question...."Whatcha Doin' for the "Rest of Your Life" because I want you in mine for the duration. Yeah, this one is my FAVORITE! Peace.

• 1st Stroke (Intro)
• Knock Knock Knock
• Long Hot Summer
• Awesome
• Stroke of Genius
• (They Long to Be) Close to You - Gerald LeVert, Tamia
• I Got a Girl
• U Got That Love (Call It a Night)
• Wear It Out
• Good Morning
• Keep It Warm
• Didn't We
• To My Grave
• Let It Be
• Visit (Interlude)
• Eyes and Ears - Gerald LeVert, Eddie LeVert, Sean LeVert
• Rest of Your Life
• You Got That Love Again
• Won't Get Up
• Last Stroke (Outro)