An obvious no-brainer is the opening effort, "Honey", a synthy effort with jazzy leanings and sexy, sultry vocals a la Isabelle Antena - try it, you'll love it! The sax-driven "Is This Just A Dream" commands respect as does the 80s sounding ballad "Don't Make Me Say Goodbye" - I think this has class and is one of those subtle, yet sneakily dangerous track. Miss this at your peril! I consider this to be the créme de créme. I was even impressed with the cover version of the Sam Dees' penned, Atlantic Starr recorded "Send For Me" which is arranged here by Norman Connors' associate Donald Tavié. OK, nothing can beat the Gerald Alston cover as far as I am concerned, but this is a cracking good show nevertheless. The ballad "Just Can't Let You Go" does the job, but I feel "More Than Any Words" wins over it, reminding me of the quality ballads from the last Meli'sa Morgan album - think "Let You Go" and Bob's yer uncle! An upbeat, saxy end to the show with the Sade-inspired "Kiss Of Life" has me thinking that this would make a good single choice. Whatever the case, "Love Is A Rock" is, joking aside, a solid effort and should add some brightness to your dark and dingy winder days.
Barry Towler,
The Vibe Scribe.
The Vibe Scribe.
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