But, apparently, they do think they need some kind of recap.
As a result, the new music leans towards their pop side.
It also largely steers clear of attitude.
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Only Aye Motherfer revives the old sass.
The singers did move ahead in one sense: Their nostalgia is informed by a mature perspective.
The road got lonely, they sing in the latter.
Yes, TLC easily could have gotten away with naming the albumGirlz 2 Women.
But if the new songs are likable enough, none eclipse those of their peak.
Luckily, TLC has always had as much to do with an emotional connection as with the music.
Here, they stoke it in ways likely to give longtime fans a nice glow.
Key Tracks
Sunnyfeatures the sort of sweet R&B-pop melody that has become a Madonna specialty.
American Goldis a rare political song from TLC, addressing the country in the age of terror.
