Robin Thicke's little twerk-sesh with Miley was the least of several reasons why he and wife Paula split (the foremost of which being that he's skeezy), but here he is, trying hard to win her back with his new album, named for his soon–to–be ex–wife. And here I am, agreeing with many others that this is just flat out creepy, for lack of a better word. How cliche that he has songs titled “Get Her Back” and “Too Little Too Late” just in case Paula or his fans missed the subtle album title. If I had to pick one song that I could actually listen to without wanting to turn it off it would be “Love Can Grow Back” because it sounds like his familiar self: passionate and soulful. I think we all get how hard he is trying to win her back, but I am not sure he is going to do it with this album. Actions speak louder than words right? Thicke needs to put on his big boy pants and stick to writing songs that show off his incredible vocal range because that is what we all truly love (or in Paula's case, loved) about him.
Grade: C-
Download: “Love Can Grow Back”
Sounds best when: You want to get them back.