Title: True voice, true soul
Product review: I have to say, this CD proved to be one of the year's most pleasant surprises. Though Carl Thomas is part of Sean "Puffy" Comb's Bad Boy family, this record bears no resemblance to previous R&B releases from the label (with the possible exception of Faith Evans) in that it has soul. Musically, all most all of the tracks are well produced, quiet storm material, but what seperates this album from the pack is Thomas's voice, which the radio hit "I Wish" only hints at. Think a sort of Johnny Gill/Brian McKnight/Sam Cooke combination. Cuts like "Emotional" and "Cold Cold World" showcase an expressive combination of power and subtlety that really make you FEEL the emotions of the song. The album also carries a distinct old school vibe, in particular, "Give You All My Love" (Think Isley Brothers), and "Superstar" (Think Stylistics). If you're a fan of Soul music, definetly give this album a listen.
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