The Short List of Things to Do

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Al Green's Lay It Down

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Old-legend duets with rising stars — how novel! Weariness of the format aside, Green's originals with John Legend and Anthony Hamilton coax the best out of the ole preacher-lover. The title track in particular gets him into that signature Green vocal space where you can't tell if he's talkin' to God or gettin' it on.

Grade: B

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