April 15, 1999

This Kid's all right.

April 25, 1999

These tracks remind you not only of Jam & Lewis' talents, but also of what great modern R&B can be, whether fast or – in the case of Prince's "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" – cool and slow.

May 7, 1999

On his emponymous debut, he comes across as The Artist Formerly Known as Knight, tossing off booty-slapping funk and urban hang-suite soul with the aid of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

May 9, 1999

The only problem with "Jordan Knight" is that it's too ballad heavy.

May 11, 1999

Knight's solo debut ... should quickly put the hunk-in-exile back in the hunt.

May 24, 1999

His debut album is such a giant step beyond the New Kids' boy-band pablum that it should have its own ZIP code.

June 3, 1999

Jordan Knight's self-titled album is a notably strong collection of love songs.

June 4, 1999

An R&B-flavored solo debut that really and truly isn't that bad.

June 10, 1999

This former New Kid on the Block's solo debut is a minor miracle, considering his past affiliation.

June 10, 1999

Knight displays the enthusiasm and smooth crooning needed to keep his career on the upswing.