Lay It Down (Al Green album)
| Lay It Down | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 27, 2008 | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 44:31 | |||
| Label | Blue Note B2-48449 | |||
| Producer | Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, James Poyser | |||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 81/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Entertainment Weekly | A– |
| Los Angeles Times | |
| Mojo | |
| MSN Music (Consumer Guide) | A– |
| Pitchfork | 6.8/10 |
| PopMatters | 9/10 |
| Rolling Stone | |
| Spin | 8/10 |
| The Times | |
Lay It Down is the 29th studio album by American singer Al Green, released May 27, 2008, on Blue Note Records. The album was produced by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and James Poyser. The album features guest vocals from Anthony Hamilton, John Legend, and Corinne Bailey Rae.
Lay It Down peaked at number 9 on Billboard's Top Album charts, and has received widespread acclaim from critics. At the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for Best R&B Album but lost to Jennifer Hudson's self-titled album. "Stay With Me (By the Sea)" won Al Green and John Legend the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal award, and "You've Got the Love I Need" won Green and Anthony Hamilton the award for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance.