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Return of the Mack | 
| Artist: Mark Morrison
Label: Atlantic / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $9.98
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 7230
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 82963
UPC: 075678296321
EAN: 0075678296321
ASIN: B000002JBK
Release Date: March 11, 1997
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| Tracks:
| • | Crazy | | • | Let's Get Down - Mark Morrison, Brockpocket | | • | Get High With Me | | • | Moan and Groan | | • | Return of the Mack | | • | I Like - Mark Morrison, Brockpocket | | • | Trippin' | | • | Horny | | • | Tears for You | | • | Candy - Mark Morrison, Taylor, Mark [Keybo | | • | Return of the Mack | | • | Crazy |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Since he released his first indie single in 1994, Morrison has put three songs in the British Top 10 "Crazy," "Return of the Mack," and "Horny." All three singles are included on Morrison's U.S. debut, Return of the Mack. Far more compelling than the revenge-fantasy of the lyrics is the sound of Morrison's nasal, booming voice over a groove that seems to slam a thousand handclaps and drums into each beat. The man behind the sonic boom is coproducer Phil Chill, who once did the same for Neneh Cherry. A lot of artists switch back and forth between singing and rapping, but Morrison is one of the few who can do both at once in a conversational sing- song that combines melody and rhythmic exclamation points. --Geoffrey Himes
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Strangely fascinating (3.5/5) September 27, 2008
ctrx
British R&B artist Mark Morrison emerged in the mid-90s with a few huge hits and one album before quickly fading into obscurity. Although "Return of the Mack" is a strikingly uneven album, there is something strangely fascinating about it that makes it an album I hold in high esteem to this day. His unusual nasal voice can stray offkey and wouldn't normally lead to his being labeled a particularly great vocalist. The lyrics are run-of-the-mill, insubstantial, and predictable, and over the course of the 12 tracks there are some hilariously bad songs that are horrid sonically, musically, and vocally. But the music has a unique sound, and when Morrison and co-producer Phil Chill capture a spark, the results can be magical as they make some surprisingly good songs.
With notably crisp instrumentation, inventive percussion, and rich soundscapes ripe with synths and electronica, the album moves at an upbeat, danceable groove. The vibe is unusual and thus even a bit futuristic, yet the end result is oh-so-90s. "Return of the Mack" is frequently corny, yet the obvious missteps are actually part of its charm. Morrison is a one-hit-wonder who worked with a formula and aimed for the charts; at its best, it can be of a spectacular quality, and at its worst, it's bad.
The title track is simply a tremendous song from any standpoint. The album version is a lush eight-minute arrangement leading in with a piano solo and culminating with an extended breakdown and DJ scratch. The groove is gorgeous, Mark's breathy verses are incessantly catchy and the song's entire vibe is awesome. While it may just be a quirky 90s dance-pop hit, it's also musically ingenious.
Nothing else quite approaches the glorious level of that classic, but the album is far from disposable and tends to succeed in many of the same areas. The opener "Crazy (D-Influence Mix)" is a harmlessly infectious track with wonderful production, and the smooth "Let's Get Down" is equally endearing as Mark employs a softer delivery over clever instrumentals. "Moan and Groan" and "Trippin'" are strong bedroom slow jams that sound like Keith Sweat b-sides, and the original mix of "Crazy" as well as Da Beatminerz' "Return of the Mack" remix are both nice.
As for lowlights, "Get High With Me" and the awkward "Candy" take the cake, songs so sonically bad that it's hilarious. "Horny" was ill-conceived as well.
"Return of the Mack" is a fun album of danceable 90s soul that succeeds on clever production and songwriting. It has a unique sound, good style, and a few magical moments that make even the worst filler completely bearable. Its frequent corniness is part of what makes it fun. I recommend this album--Mark may have been a one-hit wonder but "Return of the Mack" is truly charming despite its flaws.
 Excellent March 16, 2007
D. Dole (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Even though this CD did not get positive reviews when it was released, I think it is one of the better male R&Bs put out in 1997. And the guy crying about "most of the (songs) are either about sex or getting high" shouldn't be writting reviews in the R&B genre. My .02
Return of the Mack... December 21, 2006
D. S. HARDEN (L.A.,CA USA)
Personally, as "old" as this music is, I thoroughly enjoy it. I got it at a great price and "jam" it at my desk at work!! Five stars...
Return of the Mack October 11, 2004
Mark Twain (Florida, MO USA)
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is perhaps God's gift to our precious planet. The Mack may even be the newest relative to God. I love the Mack and I will listen to this album from this day til the moment I die and go to heaven where I will be eternally with the Mack. Thank you for this forum in which I could express my opinions on this amazing artist. I love you Mack!
 The Big "Mack" Tracks September 30, 2003
Zagnorch (Terra, Sol System)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
All right, time to get this anniversary party rollin'! Just lemme lay down this here Mark Morrison "Return of the Mack" remix maxi-single on my CD changer, and we'll be on our way to par-tay nirvana! Ever since I first caught this tune on a local R&B station some time back, I've been wantin' a copy of my own to play whenever I wanted and as often as I desired. Unfortunately, I was faced with a significant obstacle: since I had no idea what the name of the song's artist was at the time (the DJ never announced it on the air), I had to search for the song by title. But that was a bit of a prob, too-- I thought the name of the song was "Return of the MaN", not "Return of the MaCK". So after going through several hundred thousand pages of Google results, I finally hunted this CD maxi-single down, purchased it, and took a listen...
Although I was a little disappointed that the LP/radio version of the tune wasn't present, I thought the C&J X-tended edit was almost as good. The A Capella rendition was surprisingly mellow compared to its instrument-laden counterparts. Pretty amazin' the difference musical instruments-or the lack of them-make in a song when it comes to tempo and feeling, hmm? Speakin' of instruments: if'n you're feelin' up to beltin' out the lyrics on your own, give the Karaoke track (the last one on the disc) a whirl! Sadly, the BeatMinerz mix didn't impress me all that much. But hey, there's always the `next track' button, right?
Oh yes, there's also two renditions of `Trippin', a great tune to bliss to after a hard day's work-or a full day of goofin' off for that matter. I found the C&J mix rendition of this tune slightly more enjoyable than the Salaam Remi Remix. But both are just right for those times when ya just feel like... er... well, tripping I guess. But in a good way of course. Um, tripping that is...
All right... now that I got the jamz rollin', time for me to pop open a couple presents...
(Part 2 of my 4th anniversary party is located at www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000092OKI/002-5381946-8604012?%5Fencoding=UTF8&coliid=&colid= )
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