On the Way to Love
| On the Way to Love | ||||
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| Released | June 26, 2001 | |||
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| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 45:49 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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On the Way to Love is a studio album by Patti Austin, released in 2001 on Warner Bros. Records.[1] The album peaked at No. 21 on the US Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and No. 36 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart.[2]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Dayton Daily News | (B+)[4] |
Derek Ali of the Dayton Daily News, in a B+ review noted, "Some songs neatly fit in light jazz, R&B and soft-rock categorizes, but it's difficult to pinpoint the style of singer who has performed with greats such as Dinah Washington, Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Jackson and George Benson. Austin's happy music is suitable for a drive along an ocean shore, cookouts and intimate dinners."[4]
The Birmingham Mail exclaimed, "Patti's never made a duff record and her sublime new outing, released on her 53rd birthday, exudes class from every track."[5]
William Ruhlmann of AllMusic, in a 3/5-star review wrote, "The songs indulge in street argot here and there, but this is an upscale effort for the most part, music for middle-aged Terry McMillan fans who aren't Waiting to Exhale anymore, but still don't want to work up a sweat. It's not bad, but Austin can do much better."[3]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Girlfriend" | Patti Austin, Bill Meyers | 4:01 |
| 2. | "What Can I Say?" | Allen Hinds | 4:16 |
| 3. | "On the Way to Love" | Steve Dubin, Siedah Garrett | 4:04 |
| 4. | "Love's Been Kind to Me Lately" | Patti Austin, Sue Ann Carwell, Roberto Vally | 3:37 |
| 5. | "Make It Right" | Patti Austin, David Woods | 4:27 |
| 6. | "If You Really Need Me Now" | John Stoddart | 4:27 |
| 7. | "Playin' Around" | David Woods | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Let Me Be Me" | Josie Aiello, Carl Burnett, Julie Gardner | 4:26 |
| 9. | "Southern Rain" | David Woods | 4:30 |
| 10. | "Tell Me Why" | Steve Dubin, Andrea Martin | 4:33 |
| 11. | "Love's Been Kind to Me Lately" | Patti Austin, Sue Ann Carwell, Roberto Vally | 3:37 |
References
[edit]- ^ Patti Austin (2001). On the Way to Love (album). Warner Bros. Records.
- ^ "Patti Austin". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ a b Ruhlmann, William. "Patti Austin - On the Way to Love". AllMusic. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Ali, Derek (July 13, 2001). "RECORDINGS ON REVIEW". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved May 21, 2025 – via newsbank.com.
- ^ "The Life Mag: Music - Albums Pick Of The Week". Birmingham Mail. August 17, 2001. Retrieved May 21, 2025 – via newsbank.com.