Album Review: All That (올댓) – ‘Vol. 2 Love Me’

Album release date: December 2010
Genre: R&B, Kpop

Rating: 4/5       
Review by: jct

Note: All That (올댓) is a Korean R&B duo consisting of Kuan (vocalist) and EachONE (composer, song writer, producer).
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On their second album, All That continues to release more smooth and sensual love songs that are well-sung. All That and Vol. 2 Love Me are a breath of fresh air compared to some Kpop artists who are simply R&B poseurs. All That is definitely a true R&B artist.

Smooth and Sensual 

On their second album, All That delivers music that’s made to swoon the ladies. The album is filled with a variety of ballads: love, lust, and pain, such as “You’re So”, “Take It Off (Feat.Bom-B, CEEJAY Of Fresh Boyz)”, and “Pouding Luv”, respectively. The album’s title track, “Still You feat. Gilme” is mid-tempo R&B song about a broken heart as they sing, “Do you remember walking down the street hand in hand/ Do you remember where we first met/ Do you remember where you confessed/ It is still vivid the day we broke up, no longer in love”. However, the title track doesn’t seem to stand out as much as the album’s other romantic and sensual songs such as “You’re So”, “Closer”, “Pouding Luv”, and “Erase (Feat.J’Kyun)”.

The album contains smooth and romantic materials that fit perfectly well with the tone of the album and some even sound sexy. All That is a perfect R&B duo with Kuan as the vocalist, singing with confidence and purpose on each and every track, and EachONE’s excellent songwriting and production skills on almost all the songs. One possible flaw with the album is the abundant amount of guest appearances which may take away the shining moments of the original artist's vocals. Although the hip hop component is a nice blend with R&B, the rap seems to be too excessive on some parts and the foul language in the rap is simply not necessary. However, the other R&B guest appearances certainly fit well with the songs as they help bring out the emotions of the songs nicely.

It’s rare for Korean artists to deliver a well-rounded album filled completely with R&B music, but All That’s second album is just such an album. It’s charming, sensual, original, and most of all - truly R&B. Overall, Vol. 2 Love Me is recommended for those who enjoy R&B music.

Tracklist
1. All That 2010 (Feat.Carry Diamond)
2. Take It Off (Feat.Bom-B, CEEJAY Of Fresh Boyz)
3. You’re So
4. Luv U Girl
5. Closer
6. Poundin Luv
7. Interlude 1
8. 참을게 (I’ll Resist)
9. I Need Ur Luv (Feat.DirtyBlood)
10. Break Up (Feat.Eunice)
11. 여기까지야 (Up To Here)
12. 아직도 널 (Feat.길미) (Still You feat. Gilme)
13. 지워 (Feat.J’Kyun) (Erase)
14. Interlude 2
15. 보내고 (Feat.Soulman) (Sending You Away)
16. 아직 Remix (Not Yet)
17. 늦었지만 (Even Though I’m Late)