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Title: Some nice stuff, but is it really better than BCTSB?
Review: Spawning the trio's most recognized recording, the unforgettable love ballad "Caravan Of Love," IJI's sophomore album is more ballad-heavy than its predecessor, and features another great, if underrated one in "I Can Hardly Wait," and overall, this is probably a more vocally robust album. However, in comparing this album to IJI's brilliant debut "Broadway's Closer To Sunset Boulevard," this album is weak in some places where that album is strong. COL's more uptempo, rock-oriented selections, such as "Dancin' Around The World" and "High Heel Syndrome," lack the explosive energy and truly robust feel of BCTSB's title track and "Kiss And Tell." Also, "Insatiable Woman," another one of this album's ballads, though nice, sounds a lot like the more well-known (and better) Isley Brothers ballad "Choosey Lover." Overall, not that there isn't stuff to like about this album, but BCTSB is really the best place to start for the most satisfying IJI experience.
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