A new song which is good is “Christmas You And Me” - a wee bit twee BUT it is Christmas after all...and Vince Gill adds his guitar for a bit of effect too, and not at all bad. Brian's jazzier side swings in with the “Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” and the big band flavour is something that the great singer maybe should investigate a bit further. Certainly better than the clonking “R&B” drivel that he's been dabbling with of late anyway. My last favourite on here is the wonderfully atmospheric “Bless This House” featuring Take 6. I ADORE Take 6...their harmonies are spine-tingling and I simply cannot get enough of them. This song is not a cover version of the classic 70s Sid James TV show theme of the show of the same name (pity!!!), but a new composition. If haunting harmonies and seasonal lyrics are your bag then this is really for you. Nice to see Brian release new music more in keeping with his traditional style, and not trying to pander to the gangland generation! I look forward to the man making new music on Razor & Tie in the new year which is more to our mature, adult, soulful and jazzy taste.
Barry Towler