"I Can't Stop" is the 27th studio album by American soul singer Al Green, released by Blue Note Records on November 17, 2003, in the United Kingdom and on November 18 in the United States. Produced by Willie Mitchell, the album marked Green's first since 1995 and his first for Blue Note. It also represented the first collaboration between Green and Mitchell since their 1985 album He Is the Light, as well as Green's return to secular music after a long period of gospel-focused recordings. The album's release was eagerly anticipated by fans and critics alike.
The reunion of Green and Mitchell proved to be a successful one, with I Can't Stop achieving commercial success. The album peaked at number 53 on the US Billboard 200 and number 9 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, marking Green's highest chart placement since his 1975 album Al Green Is Love. The album was well-received, earning a nomination for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Additionally, the title track of the album was nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance.
The album showcased Green's signature smooth soul style, with lush arrangements, heartfelt lyrics, and Mitchell's signature production. It reaffirmed Green's place in the soul music pantheon and introduced his timeless sound to a new generation of listeners.
