Mint Condition

one of their best -- can put in and leave in, without skipping any songs......great cd from beginning to end, especially if you're a mint condition fan!!! LOVE IT!!

"Girl you gave me/a lot of attention/somehow the feeling turned/into crazy possessive/it was always there/but I didn't look deeper/if I would I'dve seen a limit"...
- "Nothing Left to Say"; Mint Condition

Nothing is left to say about this group. Anytime I hear they've produced something new, I'm buying it. I've never been disappointed even if something had to grow on me. As a TRUE fan, I will allow for them to be creative and let me in on their passions as musicians even if I am a layman to playing. BUY THIS ALBUM IF YOU LOVE MINT!!!!! Also check out their performances on the Earth, Wind, & Fire "Interpretations" album; they did "After the Love is Gone" true justice. Also, from back in the day "The Sixth Man", check them out doing The Isley's "Make Me Say It Again".

The 2009 Grammy nominations are out, and, not surprisingly, Mint Condition is not among the list of nominees. That is a further indictment against a system that applauds superficiality over style and substance. For Mint Condition is, and has been, one of the best bands in the music industry since it burst out on the scene almost two decades ago.

"E-Life," like its predecessors, features tight musicianship from the band members, thought-provoking lyrics, and the most unique voice in all of music, as embodied in the one-and-only Stokley Williams. His is an instrument that should be the envy of others of equal and lesser talent. He brings life to every song that he leads, making it truly a wonder to hear.

As can be said about most Mint Condition albums, there is no filler. ALL of the tunes are award-worthy, with special recognition going to "Golddigger," "Baby Boy, Baby Girl" (featuring Anthony Hamilton), "Moan," "Nothing Left to Say," "Why Do We Try," and "Somethin'".

Hopefully, the music-buying masses will wise up and "discover" this stellar band. Until that time happens, however, those of us with discriminating tastes will have to be content that we appreciate something really special.

I love Mint Condition but was extremely disappointed with this CD. If I had been mistreated by someone or bitter about a relationship then I guess these songs would be appreciated. There were only two songs on the whole album that were good to me. The hit, "Nothing Left to Say" and "Back and Forth." I always expect more from this group, one of there best albums was Life Aquarium, but I will stay a loyal fan and buy anything they put out, unless the next couple of albums are as bad as this one.

This is a wonderful offering of soul music from one of the best singing groups around today. The production is great and the musicianship is tight. Well written songs and the voices to bring out the best in the lyrics makes this a worthy addition to the collections of old and new fans alike.

I have always been a fan of Mint Condition and their music and I considered them to be a group that was very laid back until I saw them in concert recently. I was quite surprised by their performance. Even with the lineup change the band still seems to have the same chemistry that has made them successful over the years. The band was very lively and energetic on stage and they put on a good show. I purchased this cd about 4 months ago and I was slightly disappointed because even though this is a good representation of their hits it is not a total representation. I would still recommend this cd for all Mint Condition fans.

I kept hearing the song playing in my head and started to think about what I was doing when it came out. This is the reason I purchased the CD. I am so glad that I was able to purchase it at such a reasonable price. It was like I went to the store and bought it the day it was released! I was so excited to have it. It sounds awesome; it was everything I expected it to be.

I love Mint Condition, although my all time favorite song so fine remix was not included, the cd is still great.

........ as in a R&B/Funk/Rock band. The demise of the black band is a sad reflection of the state of black music at the moment, but that aside, this CD showcases the best songs from the following CDs: Meant to Be Mint, From the Mint Factory, Definition of a Band, & Life's AquariumI do love the funk offering of 'Nobody does it better, but where Mint Condition excel is in their mid-tempo ballads. Songs like 'U send me swingin', 'So Fine' (ruff), what kind of Man (with insightful lyrics dealing with the issue of adultery/cheating), and the big full blown stomper 'Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes). Although most of these songs were released in the 90s, they do not sound dated, proof, if any was needed, that great songs never date. This is a good CD to start your discovery of Mint Condition, and I for one aim to purchase their other CDs. (the latest of which is:Livin' the Luxury Brown

Mint Condition are the best band to be slightly under the radar. They are excellent and their career has spanned so many underrated years.
Breakin My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes) is an absolute classic and yet it's hardly known. The other amazing songs here are You Don't Have To Hurt No More (the best song from Definition Of A Band), What Kind Of Man Would I Be and Forever In Your Eyes. I think I own every cd of theirs and this does represent so many of their best songs. Livin The Luxury Brown is a little more funky, but this stuff here is the classic R&B I've always loved them for. Great cd and I highly recommend it.

I did enjoy half of the songs on the CD but the other half were ok.
Even though this is a band, the lead singer has the potential to venture out on his own. He is a great singer. I always loved they way he sings.
I hope Mint Condition will be coming out with another album soon.

A couple good songs from the past but that is about it.

If I am not mistaken, the cut you spoke of "you're all I need" is actually a verse from the song; "make me say it again girl," by the Isley Bros. It is available on the CD entitled: "The Heat Is On." You do not have an email address listed so I had to put the answer in the review section. Hope this was helpful.

Mint Condition was one of those groups of the '90s that played the background behind Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Tony Toni Tone, Dru Hill (and to a lesser extent, 112).

But technically, Mint Condition had better production and could hang with any of the aforementioned as singers, entertainers and musicians.

This Collection is a great listen for MC fans and a good introduction to potential new fans.

Their standout tracks were the radio hit singles "You're Breaking My Heart Pretty Brown Eyes" and "U Send Me Swingin'." They're both slow groove-kina songs with high energy and great sangin'.

I only gave this LP 4 Stars instead of 5 b/c it didn't have their last great radio hit from 1997-98 "If You Love Me (Like You Say You Do)."

I LOVED that song back in the day and really felt like that single would've made this album absolutely complete.

I returned the product unopened. It was purchased in error.

Mint condition does everything so well and this CD proves to be added to their outstanding musical abilities. Don't let this one slip you by!

I hear a lot of griping from fans of classic R&B artists such as Teddy Pendergrass, Al Green, and Marvin Gaye that the new class of R&B singers aren't real. They say they're studio-enhanced, backed up by all electronic instruments, and no one plays their own instruments or is backed by a live band anymore.

Mint Condition makes these folks eat their words. With 4 of the best records to bless R&B in the 90's and beyond, Mint Condition is a multi-talented group of men who can have anyone who loves the classics vibing to their tracks.

"Life's Aquarium" is their fourth offering (there first on Elektra Records), and it comes through just as lovely as everything they've put out before. The first single, "If You Love Me" is a beautiful track showcasing the feelings of a man who needs reassurance of the affections his woman says she has for him. "This Day, This Minute, Right Now" is another beautiful ballad, this time with Stokeley (MC's lead singer) professing his undying love, beginning right now. Other tracks that are unbeatable are "Pretty Lady", featuring the legendary Charlie Wilson, of Gap Band fame. The uptempo "Be Like That Sometimes" deals with life's trials and tribulations, and "Just The Man For You" is yet another sweet ballad, this time with Stokley attempting to convince a woman that they're made for each other.

If you've never listened to a Mint Condition album, this would be a good one to introduce you to their style. I would recommend this for any R&B fan, especially those fed up with all the "digitized" artists that are out there now.

I enjoyed the cd of Mint Condition very much because I was able to share it with my sister who is a BIG Mint Condition fan. She was unable to get a copy of it until I ordered it from you. She was soo happy.
Thanks again. Thumbs up!

With Life's Aquarium, Mint Condition add another CD full of sensual grooves to their reporite. Standout tracks include Pretty Lady, If You Love Me,Pain or Pleasure and Tonight.

When I first picked up this album, I would've never guessed how close Mint Condition were to coming up with their first 5-star effort in their entire recording history. I'm serious, the only gripe I had with Life's Aquarium which also continues to drive me up the wall with this band is the fact that THEY DON'T PLAY AS A BAND OFTEN ENOUGH! As a result the few cuts that sound like they were mainly done with the aid of studio gimmickry made for some unnecessary filler. Shoot, I was feelin' Mint ALL THE WAY on Be Like That Sometimes (was hoping Chris "Daddy" Dave would handle the drumming on this one and not some state-of-the-art beat machine though), Pretty Lady, If You Love Me, Spanish Eyes, Is This Pain Our Pleasure (live drums would've been PERFECT on this cut as well!), This Day This Minute Right Now, Just The Man For You, and Leave Me Alone (ending to this one should've been done properly IMHO) because those were the songs I truly felt they would be able to pull off on stage. Even the bonus tracks were hittin' it with the island-flavored instrumental DeCuervo's Revenge and the downright funky If We Play Our Cards Right (my favorite cut on the whole album!). I was left wondering why those two weren't included on the original track sequence in the first place.

Other songs like Touch That Body, Who Can You Trust (despite engaging lyrical content), Call Me, and Tonight sound so inferior to the Mint's overall musical talents that they were better off being shelved for the integrity of the album. That said, Life's Aquarium still remains a good listen for the most part. I just wish the band was able to keep the live vibe going throughout this time around. Maybe they will on their next project, if that happens anytime soon...

I'm late with this review, but I'm from a neck of the woods where good, solid R&B isn't fully appreciated. Been a MC fan since day one, but didn't find out about Livin' The Luxury Brown until a few months ago. To make a long story short, I've been playing the CD since I bought it. One of those rare CD's where you can let it rock from beginning to end. My favorites in order: Half An Hour, I'm Ready, Look Whachu Done 2 Me, Fallin Apart, What Happened, Sad Girl, Love Your Tears, Runaway, Whoaa & Sista.(Damn, was that all of them?)If you don't have it, go get it, and while you're out, pick up the Live From The 9:30 CLub DVD. You will not be disappointed. And see them live when they come to a city near you. After that phenomenal experience, you'll eagerly await each and every Mint Condition release like a drug addict!!!

After purchasing 20th Century Masters - Millennium Collection, I decided that I wanted to continue to explore this band, and where better to start than with their last studio release from 2005.The first thoughts that come to mind listening to this CD is that it's wonderful to hear real organic instruments on a release, and one that is willing to use unconventional instruments at that ( I like the use of Steel pans on 'My Sista, and 'Look Whachu Done 2 Me') Of the songs themselves apart from the fore mentioned songs above, I also liked'Whoaa', 'Luxury Brown' 'I'm Ready' and 'We Got Us', I think that 18 songs deep, this CD comes in too top heavy and could have been reduced to say 12 tracks. Also for a group known for their quiet storm moments, the one on offer here' Love Your Tears' doesn't meet the mark, and I wasn't feeling the rock offerings ' Doormat' & 'One Wish' left me cold. The freedom of not being with a major allows the group to pursue their Rock cravings.All in all, a decent release, which with some tighten of the screws, could have been better.

I have been a loyal fan of Mint Condition since Pretty Brown Eyes. They have a sound that is truly their own. I wish the industry would give them more attention. This album shows their range. I love the sound of a live band. They give you jazz, r&b, soul, funk, and rock. I have seen them perform live several times and they bring it every time. Stokely continues to blow my mind vocally. He has so much control in his voice. I'm sorry, but there are not enough artists out right now who can blow like that on a cd and live. This album is their best by far. I can't wait until their next release.

Mint Condition is in perfect conditon. After 6 years all I can say is Wow! This is an understatement for MC. I can only hope they do not go on such a long haitus.

Livin the Luxury Brown is an awesome collection of invigorating, hip swaying, thought provoking lyrics laced with warm emotion. I absolutely love my purchase! I've been an avid fan from day one! If you've purchased in the past continue to do so!

I am so pleased with this purchase. I have no idea why I slept on this Cd back when it was originally released. I love "Change Your Mind" and "Aint Hookin Me Up Enough" they both have a nice jazzy swing feel to them. Other standouts are Of course, the radio friendlies, "What Kind Of Man" and "You Don't Have to Hurt". They should have released "On and On" and "The Never that You Never Know" as singles. Stokley sings with such passion and plays some mean drums and steel pans as well! Don't get me started about the mean Sax that Jeff blows. These guys are super talented and highly underrated. Yet, here they are 12 years later still touring sounding great and gaining new fans, including me. Mint Condition represent!!

I don't know if I've EVER had a Mint Condition project disappoint. They are one talented bunch of brothas and this one was no exception. "Ain't Hooking Me Up Enough," has a killer bass line to me. The little swing in that song will almost make you forget the lyrics and realize that the guy is just begging. In fact, I could do with the instrumental. I should not start listing songs though, because they are pretty much all the bomb!

Mint Condition is definitely a group of talented musicians. I
enjoy all of the many facets that they offer in the CD "Definition of a Band." I have been a faithful fan for many
years my favorite cut on the CD is "You don't have to hurt no more". Check it out.

Mint Condition has been putting out nothing but beautiful music since their 1991 debut "Meant To Be Mint" which brought us the ballads "Pretty Brown Eyes", "Single To Mingle", and "Forever In Your Eyes". Their sophomore effort, "From The Mint Factory" was even better, with a heavy jazz/classic r&b influence that was evident in almost every track.

The group's third CD, "Definition Of A Band" carries on the tradition of soothing soul music that these brothers bring to us. Not only is the music slow and sweet, but the vocals (both lead and backup) blend in beautifully to create one of my favorite CDs.

If you're a Mint Condition fan, you know that they are truly a band. All the drums/keyboards/guitars are live and real, taking them out of the synthesized world of the majority of today's r&b. "Definition Of A Band" really gives us a look at what they're capable of. After all, how can you go wrong when you're executively produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis?

There are plenty of ballads on this CD for those in love. "You Don't Have To Hurt No More" is about a man comforting his new love and reassuring her that her past problems are just that... in the past. "What Kind Of Man Would I Be" is about resisting infidelity, no matter how many emotions are mixed up in the situation. "Let Me Be The One" shows us just how unconditional one's love can be, with Stokely (Mint Condition's lead singer) asking his former love if he can still be her shoulder to cry on. "On & On" is a marriage proposal in ballad form (we've seen a lot of these recently with Jagged Edge's "Let's Get Married" and Case's "Happily Ever After"), and it's done beautifully.

One of the more interesting tracks on the CD is "Sometimes", where Stokely describes the frustration of having his emotions (read: sex drive) toyed with by the object of his affection. It's a little different than your typical MC track, with a heavy rock & roll influence, but still very enjoyable to listen to. "Missing" is a song dedicated to all the missing children in the world, and although the song's beat is a little faster than you'd expect for the subject, the song definitely gets its point across.

If you've liked any of Mint Condition's previous stuff, I'd absolutely recommend this CD. If you're new to MC, go pick up "From The Mint Factory" first and then make a decision as to if you'd like to delve into this part of the genre. Since this CD, Mint Condition has also released "The Collection", a "greatest hits" compilation, "Life's Aquarium", there re-entry
CD "Livin' The Luxury The Brown" another stunningly well done album and the Live CD/DVD "Mint Condition: Live From The 9:30 Club".

Lead singer Stokley Williams steals the show with his surging, passionate vocals on the quiet storm tracks You Don't Have To Hurt No More,What Kind Of Man Would I Be, On & On and Let Me Be The One. Don't get it twisted though Stokley's boys are all good muscians in their own right with their sharp skills on drums,keyboards and pianos.

What can you say about a group of fellas who is dedicated to the real definition of "music", and to one another called a "band". They take my breath away each time I see them perform live. The engery is so live,and my daddy always told me if a band sounds better live than they do on an album then they are truly muscians. And that is what MC is. Get this alblum, get them all, you will not be disappointed at all. I love Mint Condition forever.

Much has been debated about the demise of the band within black music. From the mid-' 60s to the mid-'80s, packs of self contained singers, rhythm sections and horn players ruled the land. They were not only able to reproduce records exactly as you heard them on the radio, the amazing showmanship chops, dazzling choreography and charisma. Though their reputations were rarely staked upon it, most of these bands were well versed in all styles of music. Beyond R&B, they could usually hold their own in whatever vibe was called for. But as disco morphed into techno and hip hop strains, and records began to be more producer-powered than musician-driven, bands slowly faded from the landscape. One band had the fortitude, talent and multiplicity to keep the torch not just lit, but BLAZING. That band is Mint Condition.
"From The Mint Factory" is probably one of the BEST and yes I say BEST R&B/Soul albums in the last 25 years. It has everything from Afro-Carribean to Blues to Contemporary to Funk to Jazz to Rock and is held captive to no genre of music. Mint Condition is the only R&B act that can play to any vibe and do it at a superior level. Check out the dizzingly hooky "U Send Me Swingin'", or the searing guitars on the soaring ballad "So Fine" and the masterfully arranged "Someone To Love". Other standouts are the rock inspired "Fidelity" and the whisper smooth "Ten Million Strong". I would put Mint Condition in the same class as the Legendary Earth, Wind and Fire, Parliament, Frankie Beverly and Maze and Kool and the Gang.
Mint Condition is one of those better bands, but their biggest hurdle has always been that they were a R&B band with no outlet to be a R&B band. What's more, unlike the rock and country genres, there is almost no American infrastructure for live Soul music. I believe that is the reason this LP is so overlooked. Perhaps Mint Condition came too soon to the music business to truly be appreciated, trying to make their old school skills appreciated amidst a '90s scene that was deeply entrenched in the last days of New Jack Swing and the heyday of Puff Daddy's shiny suit rap. But as any good band does, they developed a strong and loyal fanbase.

Truly excellent! These guys are the best. And, deserve so much more credit. I can listen to "So Fine" on repeat all day.

Mint Condition... this was a band that made their mark in the early 90's with two sensational albums. Of course they've made more sense but to me, the first two were the best and most notable. Especially this one - "From the Mint Factory".

What can I say? I get so many memories about this. What I loved about this album was the highlights on the actual music and melodies along with the crazy soul and funk in the cuts. Just check out the track "Swingin'". Talk about mixing ballads and beats! Or how about the climaxing in with "Fidelity". As I remember the cuts on this, I feel drawn to put this sweet album in again and remember some of the other hightlights of 2003... Chicago Bull's 3rd championship, North Carolina beats Michigan with Chris Webber and the infamous "time-out", Toronto wins the World Series, Beavis & Butt-head take hold of America. HEY... all of this is better than "Whoomp! There it is!" or the cheap knock-off that came later.

I highly recommend it. I look back to some of the bands that were also out at the time... Jodeci, Silk, Shai... and while those were good bands, Mint Condition was my band of choice because of just how ALIVE the music was, and how un-predictable they were. Then again I grew up with siblings significantly older that were into Marshall Jefferson on one side then Fishbone blasting on the other, so there you go! Check this out!

While I absolutely love hip hop music (I'm a South Bronx native who remembers the genesis of the artform) I am somewhat dissapointed by the subsequent fall of true Rhythm & Blues (thank you Teddy Riley!). It is difficult to find any contemporary Black artist that touch me with the same energy that Stevie Wonder or Earth Wind & Fire did in my youth. Though not on the level of "Songs in the Key of Life", "From the Mint Factory" is the very best of Mint Condition to date. While other Mint albums have produced better singles, none were as consistently good from beginning to end as FTMF. The instrumental continuity of this album gives you the feeling of listening to a concert where one song just flows into another. Stokley demonstrates what true soul vocals are (check out "So Fine") without sounding dated. More importantly MC show that a real band cannot be bound by categories when it has soul (check the differences in style between "Fidelity" & "10 Million Strong"). There is no single song on this album that is enough, it keeps your attention from start to finish. Though released in the middle of the hip-hop/r&b heyday, the music speaks for itself without the benefit of flashy videos or gimmicks. In retrospect, this may be the finest "Real R&B" album of the 90's.

Mint condition live sounds so much better than their music on the radio I was really impressed their music has a more 'grownup' appeal than what has been played on the airwaves more songs like "you don't have to hurt" and "so fine" would be great.

If you have never seen these guys live before, here is your chance listen at this live recording, raw and uncut of a Mint Condition concert. I absolutly love it and you will also. I love Mint Condition forever.

Mint Conditio is without a doubt one of the best R&B BANDS of their time. I remeber back when I was eleven and first heard Pretty Brown Eyes which is still a timeless slow jam. All of the classic slow jams are on the CD from You Don't Have To Hurt, Is This Pain or Pleasure, I'm Ready ,What Kind Of Man Would I Be and my personal favorite Whoaa which echos back to Earth, Wind & Fire's Reasons. If you want to hear some real R&B then check this CD out.

It's a great cd,But all the tracks will not play,And it's one of the hits
That made me alittle upset,cause am not just a fan I'm a Musician

Mint Condition's 'Live From The 9:30 Club' is their 1st Live CD, and it's a must have for fans of real music. These Brothers are PLAYING instruments & writing great songs, not using samples to get cheap hits. It's a shame that the market wont stand behind talent like this. At any rate, Stokely & Co. performs most of their major hits, as well as some choice cuts from the previous 'Living The Luxury Brown' CD. There's also a DVD for this same concert, so pick that up if you have some extra cash. You won't be sorry.

Pros - Great sound, songlist, these Brothers are the REAL DEAL!
Cons - There's fading between some tracks...takes away from the continuity.

Originally released during the summer of 1991, it reintroduced the concept of the band. During this time, the "band" concept was being replaced by the singing group, and the solo artist. It was and still is refreshing to hear artists that know how to play instruments. The groups first single, Breakin' My Heart, was a R&B chart topping hit. Listen to the keyboards, guitars, and drums, and reflect how they mesh together so perfectly. Add the singing of Stokley just as a finishing touch. Their second single, staying with the love theme, Forever In Your Eyes, was also a charting hit. (Radio and Records Magazine 1992)- Single to Mingle, the groups next single didn't do as well on the charts, but it is a Mint Condition standard in their live performances. The up-tempo tunes are excellent also, but they didn't get strong radio airplay.

I have been a mint condition fan forever. I own all of their cds. Their latest cd is very good. But I think the first one is the best!! Even though its old school it sounds as if it was made for the present! Please get this cd you'll love it!

Mint Condition's debut release, "Meant To Be Mint" personifies everything that was going on in r&b music in 1991. The annoying brightly-colored clothing (remember Cross Colours? Yes, I admit I had some of their stuff), the eccentric appeal of wearing something different (check out the hats each member is wearing on the cover), and fast r&b dance tracks. Mint Condition's CD could be used as a soundtrack for any of the following movies, due to their similarities: "Livin' Large", "Strictly Business", or "Mo' Money".

Mint Condition played it smart, though. Rather than releasing some of the dance tracks, their introductory single was "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)", which in my opinion is a classic. Stokley's vocals and lyrics make this song a 10 in my book, and the band's backing makes this a powerful experience. A lot of other people liked the track, too, but after buying the CD, a lot of us wondered whether it should have been named "Meant To Be One-Hit Wonders".

I've always said that r&b artists should make ballads, and stick to them. A singer's voice is best utilized when it's over a slow, sultry backdrop, rather than a synthesizer & a drum machine. Leave the fast stuff to pop and hip-hop is what I say... but do they listen? Noooooo... and does it sound good? Noooooo. MC packs dance tracks into this CD, making it hard to listen to, especially since this is the kind of dance music that was popular in 1991. "True To Thee", "Do U Wanna", "Here We Go Again", and 6 other up-tempo songs really sour the whole experience.

But, there are some other ballads on the album. "Forever In Your Eyes" is not only the second slow jam on the CD, or the second song about "eyes", but also was their second single that they released. With a saxophone opening the song, it's got a little more of a jazzy feel - something that Mint Condition's fans are now used to.

3 tracks later, "Single To Mingle" brings in a nice smooth groove to grind to. The subject matter here is simple: are you available for a date? How someone can make a 4:21 song that's just about asking someone out boggles the mind, but they pull it off here. Once again Stokeley's vocals impress, and the band pulls off a nice job in the background.

Overall, I think that "Meant To Be Mint" is an average CD. If it were just the 3 ballads that I mentioned, it would have received 4 or 5 stars from me, but that wouldn't have been much of an album, would it? My recommendation is to pick up Mint Condition's "The Collection (1991-1998)", which has all 3 of the ballads (although "Single To Mingle" is a live version), as well as some other really good tracks that they've released.

I am very dissapointed because I never recived this CD only 1 0f 2 came. I am better off ordering it from the local CD store.

While I like Mint Condition's later albums, nothing can top their first album from 1991! They play their butts off on this album! Breaking My Heart was one of the best live ballads of the first part of the '90s. Against the mostly keyboard and technology driven R&B of that period, this is still a classic. Forever In Your Eyes is another phenomenal ballad. The rest of the album is just as strong, as this album gets funky as well as smoothes out all throughout this effort! They just put out a new album in 2005, so they're still tearing it up today! They kind of gave Tony Toni Tone a run for their money in the musicianship when they each competed for chart dominance in the 90s. They come off all the way live on this album, something that needs to return back to R&B music if another R&B band can get their name and faces out there to the public. Yes I listen to hip-hop, but I definitely like live R&B bands and Mint Condition is continuing that vibe!

I remember the first time I heard "If You Love Me" on the radio back in 1999 riding from Jacksonville to Tallahassee for my wedding rehearsal. It was being played for the first time on the Walt "Baby" Love Countdown. Walt emphatically said, "The fellas from Minneapolis are back!". I cut my wife to be off mid-sentence because I had to hear it. I instantly had a smile from ear to ear because I knew it was going to be hit. The song had the classic Mint Condition instrumentation that fans of there music have grown accustom to but this time around with a orchestra bringing out all the nuances of the song. The songwriting by Keri "KL" Lewis is nothing short of spectacular and Stokley's vocals show an artist who has moved into a class by himself. When the song had ended I was in a state of aural bliss. The song later became the First Dance Song at our reception. The song is a MASTERPIECE. Enough said.

Mint COndition gives up a Great Slow-Jam.this Song Sounds Really Cool.I Like How at the End they Include a Bit of a classic O'Jays song when they say you got what i want i got what you want.very cleaver.It's Sad where have all the R&B Bands Gone??Mint Condition is Cool I Hope they stick Together? they are very talented Brothers.one of the very,very,very few good things about Modern R&B.

Comes through very Stokely. Powerful soulful; very much worth waiting for. Don't take so long on the next one........Much love and success

Boy, three years has seemed like an eternity without new music from R&B's last remaining "true band". Mint Condition appeared on Soul Train on October 16, 1999 to promote "Life's Aquarium", and they never looked or sounded better (they may have been lip synching, but who cares?)

"If you Love Me", reminds me of why I can listen to this groups' albums over and over again, and always hear something new or different in them. If you Mint Condition guys ever log on to Amazon.com please, come to L.A. to promote "Life's Aquarium".

The only reason this single got 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wanted to hear more of Stokley's soulful sound. I've already ordered my CD from Amazon and I can't wait until it drops in November.

If this song is an indication of how the c.d. will be, then bring it on! It is so refreshing to hear great soul music from a real band, playing real instruments.In this age of weak, trite lyrics from so called r&b singers (how many times are we gonna here "I'm gonna lick you up and down" I wish there were more groups like Mint Condition. Give them a listen.