''Just Me'' is the twelfth studio album by American singer

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. It was released by

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on July 12, 2011 in the United States. It includes the singles "Fall 5.0" and "Temptation," the latter of which features McKnight's son Brian McKnight Jr. Additionally, a

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was released exclusively through

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and featured a live CD/DVD set.

Critical reception

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'' found that "all the tunes are artfully arranged and lean; only one exceeds four minutes. This works to his advantage, especially on "Just Me", a lovely ballad, and on the upbeat “Gimme Yo Love" ..The best tracks avoid the oh-so-tasteful vibe that has marred some of his studio work." In her review for

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, editor Melody Charles wrote that "thanks to his longevity and versatility as a performer, Brian McKnight couldn’t be blamed if he decided to fall back a bit; but instead, the melismatic maestro puts that name and reputation on the line in an effort to include the newest McKnight generation, returning – with a pair of his musically-inclined sons in tow – for his eleventh CD, the dubiously-titled Just Me.."

Track listing

All tracks are produced by Brian McKnight.

Charts

References

{{Authority control 2011 albums Albums produced by Brian McKnight Brian McKnight albums E1 Music albums