In Randy Jackson's own words, his first "solo" album, if you can call it that, (he produces every song, but doesn't actually perform on any) is "like listening to a great radio station." It's definitely a mix of sounds and names, with Paula Abdul returning with her first release in more than a decade with
"Dance Like There's No Tomorrow", a pop-dance tune that's jumped on the synthesized bandwagon. McPhee and Yamin's vocals shine on the funky "Real Love," and Joss Stone rocks on the drum-heavy "Just Walk on By." Country star John Rich brings cheesiness to "Home," and doesn't do justice to crooner Michael Buble's hit. One of the standout tracks, "Wang Dang Doodle," features the amazing talent of 70-year-old Sam Moore, Keb' Mo', and Angie Stone. Mariah Carey guests on "Understand," but only to add in her superhuman high-octave wails. If you want a mix of new tunes of different genres and you have modest expectations, this compilation will do the trick.