Superhero

1	Prelude 2:47
2	When You Wanna Come 4:32
3	What's It Gonna Be 4:24
4	My Kind of Girl / Justin Timberlake 3:53
5	Love Of My Life 4:41
6	Whatever You Want 4:02
7	Everything 3:31
8	Get Over You 3:39
9	Superhero 3:07
10	Still 4:19
11	Don't Know Where to Start / Nate Dogg 4:29
12	Biggest Part of Me 4:33
13	When Will I See You Again / Fred Hammond 5:18
14	For You 1:59
15	Groovin Tonight / St. Lunatics 5:19

Barnes & Noble

Although he was already a legitimate R&B success, Brian McKnight's crossover cachet was cemented with the Vanessa Williams duet "Love Is," which made a big splash in 1993. Since then, the singer-songwriter-producer has followed suit with his popular, ladykiller title tracks from Anytime and Back at One. Now the onetime member of the gospel group Take 6 strikes gold once again with his fifth solo disc, Superhero, and as its title suggests, the discs thrusts him into uncharted territory. Previously known for his wholesome romantic musings, McKnight now sheds his inhibitions with the explicit offerings "Don't Know Where to Start," which features thugged-out crooner Nate Dogg, and "When You Wanna Come," a bouncy, guitar-infused pledge to please his lover between the sheets. Other highlights include the falsetto-accented "Love of My Life," on which the crooner suggests Motown-era Marvin Gaye, and "My Kind of Girl," a syrupy duet with 'N Sync's Justin Timberlake. Still, the title track's heavy metal backdrop makes the boldest statement in McKnight's latest chapter of reflective and at times racy love songs. This versatile artist is obviously not afraid to spread his wings and soar past the boundaries of conventional R&B. Neo Brentacious

Barnes & Noble

Although he was already a legitimate R&B success, Brian McKnight's crossover cachet was cemented with the Vanessa Williams duet "Love Is," which made a big splash in 1993. Since then, the singer-songwriter-producer has followed suit with his popular, ladykiller title tracks from Anytime and Back at One. Now the onetime member of the gospel group Take 6 hopes to strike gold once again with his fifth solo disc, Superhero, and as its title suggests, the discs thrusts him into uncharted territory. Previously known for his wholesome romantic musings, McKnight now sheds his inhibitions with the explicit offerings "Don't Know Where to Start," which features thugged-out crooner Nate Dogg, and "When You Wanna Come," a bouncy, guitar-infused pledge to please his lover between the sheets. Other highlights include the falsetto-accented "Love of My Life," on which the crooner suggests Motown-era Marvin Gaye, and "My Kind of Girl," a syrupy duet with 'N Sync's Justin Timberlake. Still, the title track's heavy metal backdrop makes the boldest statement in McKnight's latest chapter of reflective and at times racy love songs. This versatile artist is obviously not afraid to spread his wings and soar past the boundaries of conventional R&B. Brent Fason

All Music Guide

R&B crooner Brian McKnight dropped his fifth studio release, Superhero, in 2001. The recording essentially offers up the same romantic and sensitive mid-tempo R&B love songs McKnight has become famous for. However, there are some choice departures by McKnight, reflecting his adventurous side. The title track is a steady and strong (gasp!) rock song, complete with electric guitars and driven percussion; it is slightly reminiscent of a (gentler) Living Colour style. The generally soft McKnight should venture into the rock arena more often, as he wears this hat well. McKnight also plays a wailing solo on the song to boot. Nice job. Elsewhere, the bonus track, "Groovin' Tonight," is a bouncing R&B jam with flows courtesy of Nate Dogg and backing vocals by McKnight. This is fun stuff. Returning to McKnight's standard fare, "My Kind of Girl," featuring 'N Sync's Justin Timberlake, is a sweet, breezy number, centered around light acoustic guitar playing, an instrument most fans don't associate with McKnight, who is generally shown behind the keys. The winning combination of the two singers' smooth vocals adds to the song's airy appeal. While the album is not groundbreaking, it does show consistency and growth by the talented McKnight. Is it super? No. Worthy? Yes. Liana Jonas

Billboard

...the stuff of which old-school R&B dreams are made. Rashaun Hall