Ear-Resistible
Sole remaining original Temptation Otis Williams supplies the most  memorable moments on the group's 57th album,Ear-Resistible. Unfortunately,  the baritone stays in the background except for a bit of preaching on "One  Love One World" and a call to party on, you guessed it, "Party."Ear-Resistiblemay appeal to hardcore Tempts fans; 1998'sPhoenix Risingwent platinum. But little or none of the group's greatness is on display on this disc's long  series of uninspired midtempo ballads. It may be unfair to measure the new  "Elevator Eyes" and "Kiss Me Like You Miss Me" to "I Can't Get Next to You"  and "My Girl," but the quintet begs such comparisons by continuing under the  legendary act's name.--Bob Roget