There's no denying the amorous side of
the Brothers Gibb, especially when it comes to carefully orchestrated and impeccably performed schmaltz. As
the Bee Gees' career progressed, so did their whimsy. Early ballads like "To Love Somebody," "Words," and "First of May" were chamber pop masterpieces that reflected
the Bee Gees' love of
the Beatles and soul, followed by a descent into midtempo adult contemporary (not counting "How Deep Is Your Love" and "Too Much Heaven") as this collection nears its end. ~ James Christopher Monger