Let Love (CD)
Common
Amoeba Review
07/28/2020
While taking a partial break from the acting portion of his multi-faceted career, Common found the time not only to write a new memoir (Let Love Have The Last Word) but also create a companion album of new music, Let Love. The politics of his prior release are put aside to simply let love be the focus of this collection of songs, in all of its familial, platonic and romantic incarnations, and tell how much the healing power of love can change you over time. The vibe of these tracks is at times seductively lush ("Show Me That You Love" featuring Jill Scott), as well as groove to make you move ("Hercules" featuring Swizz Beatz).