Luther Vandross – Any Love

Any Love is definitely not up to par with his 1981-86 run, but it's still an admirable showcase of Luther in his prime, working with different textures of his sound while harnessing his ballad prowess. This album really shows that he was trying his hardest to nab a major AC/crossover hit, even if it meant altering the flavor of his signature sound to do it. There are several great cuts on here, like the poignantly haunting title track, "Come Back," his cover of Major Harris' "Love Won't Let Me Wait," and "For You to Love." He rebounded fully with its immediate follow-up, 1991's Power of Love.