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* * Eddie Murphy, “Love’s Alright,” Motown. The most striking aspect of this record is how happy Murphy sounds. His good spirits infuse both the lyrically succinct “Yeah,” featuring an all-star choir with everyone from Patti LaBelle and Bon Jovi to Garth Brooks, as well as the album’s catchiest cut “Whatzupwitu,” guest-starring Michael Jackson. Too bad none of this good cheer resulted in a good album.
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