Music Review

Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)

Details Release Date: Sep 08, 1998; Lead Performances: Diana Ross and Various Artists; Genres: R&B, Soundtracks

Sure, a few of the songs on Why Do Fools Fall In Love, this Missy Elliott-produced soundtrack, have top 40 potential, including En Vogue's ''No Fool No More'' and Mint Condition's ''Love Is for Fools.'' But one can't help feeling we've heard this breathy R&B before. And the bonus track, Little Richard's great ''Keep A Knockin','' makes painfully clear that what passes for soul these days is often more suited to the elevator. C

Originally posted Sep 25, 1998 Published in issue #451 Sep 25, 1998 Order article reprints

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