After ten years of inactivity,
Rebbie Jackson returned to recording in 1998 with
Yours Faithfully. She received a major boost from her brother
Michael, who signed her to his MJJ subsidiary and sang and co-produced "Fly Away," one of the highlights on the album.
Rebbie has never had a terrific voice, but she has surrounded herself with talented producers who help make
Yours Faithfully one of the strongest albums in her catalog. Only a handful of songs -- such as the seductive title track, the house-flavored "Once in a Lifetime Love," and the cover of
the Spinners' "I Don't Want to Lose You" -- really take root, but the filler is well-produced and pleasant, making the record a surprisingly enjoyable comeback effort. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine