20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lionel Richie is a compilation album by the American contemporary R&B singer Lionel Richie, released on October 7, 2003 by Motown, released as his volume in Universal Music's 20th Century Masters, a series of albums compiled with the intent of remastering old music for consumers of the 21st century to enjoy at an affordable price.
Reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote in a review of the album that "There are a lot of songs that should have made the cut if this was going to be a truly representative, excellent 11-track recap of his solo career", noting that "this isn't bad for a budget-line compilation, since it's an enjoyable, concise sampler".
Popmatters reviewer Jon Langmead noted that "this disc just doesn’t do him justice", noting "What’s not really funny is that this disc really gives only a slight bit of insight towards answering that question; only five of the big hits are on this disc", concluding by saying that "This collection, because it’s missing so many worthwhile songs, seems especially unnecessary. He may be one of the few cases where it’s worth it to shell out a few more dollars for a more complete collection."
Track listing
Charts Chart (2012) Peakposition
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