This artist presents us with a CD that offers us some nice R&B, Soul, and Pop/Dance sounds. This is his debut album, and it proves to be a decent effort. The music has a solid beat, good rhythms, and lots of musical layers.
Made of 8 tracks it had good openers, "Jump In and Out of My Love" and "Wounded Child." On "Ran Away From Me" the rich thick organ and cool rhythms make this tune a cool winner. This is impressive and better than 80% (or more) of the stuff (can be called junk too) on Top 40 Radio. R&B formats should eat this up.
"Say A Prayer" is a slower, lush and soulful effort. From the electronic beats and guitars of previous cuts, here the mood is acoustic and ballady. Clearly shows the artists versatility. Next on "What Happened To Our Love?" Journey shows he can maneuver to a totally different mood and style. The percussion and vocal layers give the tune a somewhat dreamy and far-off sense. It plainly puts the question to musical feel. Good stuff.
The song "Only My Love" has the artist changing approach. For some reason I was reminded a bit of DAVID BOWIE's late-80's, early 90's sounds. I even thought I heard aspects of CULTURE CLUB too. A song that works with a laid back beat. The debut project closes with "Memories of You" a slowish R&B tune that has rich tones and textures.
This is a good opening CD for this artist/songwriter/musician. Very enjoyable and accessible sounds. It is a winner with refreshing sounds that avoid the in-your-face style of many of today's irritating artists. Recommended.
Editor, 'The CRITICAL REVIEW'
