's first LP outside of finds him under the direction of legendary Detroit producer , who worked with before his days. had been igniting the charts with productions for , , and others. Prior to his chart successes, he had established himself as one of Detroit's most soulful producers via his work for , and . The thought of him working with blew everybody's mind; no doubt, the product would be the best thing ever released -- alas, no. consists of one of 's most compelling vocals and seven stiffs. The ace is written by ; this is at his best, a sensitive plea for his woman to do him wrong, to hurt him deeply, making it easier for him to leave since he doesn't love her anymore -- a little reverse psychology. The other seven tunes are strange; has singing in a lower register then listeners were used to hearing, especially on where he heads for baritone territory. is not the classic, but a nondescript affair that does the title shame. This is the weakest LP ever, which didn't seem possible with producing. ~ Andrew Hamilton