This has been given a fairly good rep by many people the last week or so, but I don't think most of it compares to some other R&B we have heard this year. It starts well and finishes well with 'Neighbours Know My Name' and 'Yo Side of the Bed' (which reminds me of 'Purple Rain'), but there are quite a few average tracks in between. When these tracks do reach the climax it's not enough, and if they do, getting there isn't enjoyable enough. The good tracks provide entertainment though that are mentioned below. It's definitely worth a listen if you like his past material but I would recommend Ginuwine's, J. Holiday's, Chrisette Michele's and Joe's 2009 R&B albums to name a few before 'Ready'. Best Tracks: Neighbors Know My Name, Be Where You Are, Love Lost, Yo Side of the Bed, Black Roses