The soundtrack for the 2012 remake of 1976's is an enjoyable if muddled affair. The 1976 soundtrack doubled as a fine album -- one written, arranged, and produced by . Led by (who succeeds as Sparkle), the 2012 soundtrack features faithful and decent covers of four songs from the original. When it comes to "Something He Can Feel," it would be an understatement to say that the deck is stacked against and her vocal partners, (Sister) and (Delores). Both the original and 's 1992 version rightly topped the R&B chart. Sensibly, there's no effort to out-power them; this version has its own light and breathy touch. also fronts the gospel-tinged ballad "One Wing" and the midtempo "Love Will," both of which were built and helmed by and have his peculiar "old but new" feel -- composed with a bygone era in mind but executed with modern means. On the neo-disco "Celebrate," another production, is joined by (Sparkle's mother Emma), the latter of whom is showcased on a piano, organ, and choir rendition of "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." sounds as commanding as one can expect from a later recording. (Black) contributes the rollicking "I'm a Man," seemingly made in the mould of 's 1969 single "25 Miles." takes the lead on the bouncy "Yes I Do," one of three songs involving songwriter and producer (whose father, , was in full flight as a soul artist, songwriter, and producer in 1976). Lastly, "Running" is a similarly bright and energetic / -style showcase for veteran R&B singer . ~ Andy Kellman