Intuition

is as star-studded as , its collection of collaborators and producers -- including , , and -- making it appear more like a release from a singer in his twenties rather than early forties. That's the way most of the album plays out, with a pronounced slant toward upbeat material made for the clubs: bumping beats and Auto-Tune, shorties and Patron, the works. Since is a chameleon, he can work the angle without sounding out of place or hopelessly desperate for a big pop hit, yet the effect of the material tends to be fleeting, with punch lines like "I don't rain, girl, I hurricane" and "Let me introduce you to my Grammy family, like Uncle Oscar, Aunt Emmy" far more memorable than the beats. As on , the relatively relaxed and humble songs, from midtempo cuts to ballads, shine brighter. The bittersweet tastefully and movingly references 's within a stripped-down arrangement anchored by kick drums and panning breaths. where provides the album's most valuable guest appearance, should be a late-night radio staple. If not quite as enjoyable as 's ability and personality make it easy to ride out the sags. ~ Andy Kellman