![]() ![]() “ Penthouse Floor ” gives Darkness and Light its first taste of groove. As always, the vocal tone is marvelous, drenched in soulfulness and grit. The record stays true to his roots, showcasing his singer/songwriter persona. A gospel-infused R&B record, “I Know Better” isn’t overproduced in the least, driven by a more stripped sound – organ and piano accompaniment. Opener “ I Know Better ” plays to Legend’s strengths. Still, fundamentally, Legend remains true to himself. On his fifth solo album Darkness and Light, there are some slight adjustments made to his sound. This, hence, elevated Legend from merely being an R&B musician to having a wider appeal. However, in 2014, Legend accomplished the feat with pop crossover single, “ All of Me.” “All of Me” ultimately reignited the buzz for his exceptional 2013 album, Love in the Future. R&B singer/songwriter John Legend seemed an unlikely candidate to earn a no. While his sound is tweaked, fundamentally he remains the same artist. John Legend delivers another captivating solo album with Darkness and Light.
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