Soul Express CD Review - from Soul Express 5/92David Black: Loving Ain't Easy (1992) Rating: 8/ 10US Bust It, 19921) It's My Nature 2) Nobody But You 3) Wildflower/It's Been a Long Time 4) Special 5) Lost in Your Love 6) Wait a Minute 7) Found True Love 8) Lover 9) (Stay) For the Rest of the Night Very little is known about newcomer David Black, who has recorded the CD Loving Ain't Easy on MC Hammer's Bust It record label. One can only conclude from the CD cover that Black is his real name and that he's inspired by Teddy Pendergrass and Johnny Gill. One of the tracks, Wait a Minute, is clearly in the Pendergrass mould but vocally David is nearer to Eric Gable than Teddy. The album is truly unique: nine tracks - and every track is a ballad! The tunes are not instantly capturing and I can't imagine this reaching any commercial success, but I definitely like the overall feel: very intimate and deep, real soul. Technically speaking, David is by no means a faultless singer, but the way he stretches his gritty baritone voice is utterly soulful. The only track below average is the Felton Pilate tune Lost in Your Love, which is too sugary to my taste. Otherwise, there are no fillers, the real winners featuring Found True Love and Lover. If you liked the previous Eric Gable set, you're going to love this! Reviewed by Ismo TenkanenThe Latest CD Reviews Albums of the Month in 2008 Albums of the Month in 2007 Albums of the Month in 2006 Albums of the Month in 2005 Albums of the Month in 2004 Albums of the Month in 2003 Albums of the Month in 2002 Albums of the Month in 2001 Albums of the Month in 2000 Albums of the Month in 1999 Albums of the Month in 1998 Albums of the Month in 1997 |
