Is that you, R. Kelly? That may be a fair question to ask after listening to “Love Letter,” the brilliant new album from the self-proclaimed Pied Piper of R&B.

“Love Letter” is a gorgeous, 15-track ode to the various stages of love, drawing from a retro soul style and delivered with romantic grace. While there’s no doubt Kelly is capable of musical greatness, the grace part might throw off some.