Mostly urban, urban smooth, and quiet storm joints from artists spanning from Mary J. Blige to Average White Band. The only real dis-joint (misplaced tune) is the Ohio Players' "Fire," which doesn't fit well with the 15 other songs. It's the last track, and that's its saving grace; the song is the bomb but deserves a funkier surrounding. Melt like butter to Alicia Keys' "Fallin',"the Isley Brothers' "For the Love of You,"Brian McKnight's "Anytime," and others via Essence of Soul 2002's romanticism. ~ Andrew Hamilton, All Music Guide
