Soul Express CD Review

One Ty Causey CD is a good thing but TWO within 12 months really is a surprise. I think it was Mae West who once said that too much of a good thing was what she wanted, and as far as this man and his music goes, I can definitely agree with her. Those of you who are familiar with Ty Causey will need no introduction and those who bought the CD will know that it is a safe bet to go straight to CD Baby and order this without even hearing it. The smooth R&B and sensual soul of this man continues apace with a collection of toe-tappers and ballads, none of which disappoint.

Although I love this set there is nothing this time that I can compare to the magnificence of his vocal version of George Duke's "Before Sunrise", but please do not read that as a criticism. That was one hell of a track and one hell of an act to follow. I will not labour at length over the intricacies of this CD, but I will pull out a choice few nuggets for you as an appetiser for those who are still very much Ty Causey virgins!

"Step Out Tonight" is gentle stepper and is a track that allows Ty to get into a real crooning mode which serves him particularly well and is followed by the jazz-tinged funky number, "Breathless" which is quirky, lively and effortless all in one breath. If you loved the last set you will adore "Visions Of Love" which is similar to the sort of tight, shuffling groove and Richard Rogers styled vocals that so impressed me first time around. It's not all that often, really, that we hear sax on a record today but that's what is served up on the gorgeous ballad, "Part Time Lover".

The cool piano groove of "Heart To Heart Forevermore" is tender and I particularly like the sentiments within it. It contrasts well with many so-called love songs today that only really, if we are fair talk about sex and not love. Ty understands that love is more than physical and goes much deeper and higher than that. Love isn't just the domain of the bedroom!

My favourite track closes the CD - just like he did on his last set, oddly enough, and "Settle Down" acts as closure on this fine CD by in the song settling down with his lover and making a happy home. The tinkling, jazzy piano at the end of this CD and the errie keyboards are to die for! You know, many knock songs about love and romance, but when you stop and think about it - like many quality artists do - this is the basis of all our lives, wants, needs and desires and it is quite a responsibility when writing on the subject. I have always thought that ballads sort the men from the boys as far as artists are concerned, and CDs like this certainly can be filed in amongst those I consider men. Ty Causey can get your feet and fingers tapping and he can set the mood right for romance. What more could we ask for?
- Barry Towler