The first is a song that Charlie sang for Snoop at his wedding reception at his ranch - "There Goes My Baby" is causing a bit of a stir here in the UK, not for the lyrics but rather for the clever use of a sample based groove which is incredibly familiar, and at time of writing simply cannot - to my shame and annoyance - think of what it is, bar knowing I have it!!!!! This is good, but not as good as the SUPERB 80s Midnight Star styled groove "Can't Live Without You". This is not lyrically going to blow you away because I suspect it's aimed to appeal to 20-somethings BUT the groove is quality through and through which is enough for me. I also love the warm "What You Do To Me" which should appeal to you if you loved tracks such as "Why" or "I Call It Love" from Lionel Richie's last album. This is a SUPERB track and if you love the Richie tunes you'll also love this. My final pick is "Homeless" - a classy musical backdrop set to a modern contemporary vocal styling a la R Kelly but in the hands of Charlie Wilson is pulled off very well. The music on this really is quality - once you get used to the urban vocal style then everything is well on the track. Not his best work, as I know you'll agree, but as I always say - Charlie never really lets us down.
Barry Towler
The Vibe Scribe
The Vibe Scribe
Buy from Amazon