His second solo album and a pride to any Zombies or Argent collection. In the sixties I was fascinated by his soft breathy voice and always convinced that made the early Zombies hits. Allthough songs were good, he was the one that made them special. He left the music business after Odessey and Oracle recordings, but returned after the late success of the album. Recorded at Abbey Road this was produced by his old Zombies mates Rod Argent and Chris Wood who also co-wrote one of the songs. Rods new "Argent" group provided the backing with addition of some beautiful string arrangements from Christopher Gunning - rewarded British composer of concert works and film music. Studio engineer was Peter Vince, who for years had worked as producer and engineer at Abbey Road, handeling groups like Beatles, Hollies and Shadows, but also artists like Maria Callas and Nino Rota. With so much skill on every level it just couldn't go wrong. Production and arrangements are absolutely stunning and the audio perfect. And it is the most graceful back-groud vocals and quires I have ever heard. If you can listen to the album without being touched you either have no heart or in serious need of a deaf-aid. Most songs are self-penned and those reminds a lot of the tracks made for O&O, only with other arrangements. He sings better than ever before - it's the same familiar voice, but more mature and he allows himself to do more with it. My favs are the happy-go-lucky "I Want Some More" and the Russ Ballard composition "I Don't Believe In Miracles", also chosen as first '45 from the LP. 1:st US issue 1973 on Epic (KE 31994) with same tracking. Early UK with label as shown here and structured Shorepak cover. (ZÖZ*)
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