II by Boyz II Men on Apple Music (original) (raw)

Boyz II Men's rich harmonies shine on their second album, and so do their new jack swing grooves. The latter add extra oomph to "All Around the World," with its G-funk synth melody, and the slinky "Jezebel"; The Beatles' "Yesterday" becomes a spine-tingling a cappella. The Philadelphia group particularly shine on ballads: The bedroom-eyed "I'll Make Love to You" and the fragile "On Bended Knee" operate on opposite ends of the seduction spectrum, but their emotional, pitch-perfect performances tug at the heartstrings with equal power.