Patti Austin does not have a dynamic range, and is not blessed with a boatload of talent. She accordingly and wisely for the most part does not attempt to overreach while staying in the foreground on each song. While there is nothing here that would sound out of place on a Michael McDonald CD, everything would pretty much fit in on a Stevie Wonder CD, too. This isn't music to take chances; you won't mistake Patti Austin for Ellen MacIlwaine, Slater-Kinney or Cassandra Wilson. But that's okay. This is the late '90s equivalent of mood music. If you go over to your loved one's home for dinner and this is playing, it's going to be a good night. The only time Ms. Austin gets in trouble is where she strains ("Make It Right") or where she tries to adopt a persona other than the one which she has quite competently created for herself such as in "Playin' Around," where Ms. Austin attempts to be funky but, alas, only halfheartedly. She is much more successful when she displays quiet strength ("Let Me Be Me," "Love's Been Kind to Me Lately"). Ms. Austin, as long as she stays with her tried-and-true formula, will remain successful for as long as she wants to be.