Michael McDonald - Soul Speak
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Free Music Review: Michael McDonald Soul Speaks
Hit: 4 Stars
Thank Goodness for singers like Michael McDonald and the late Luther Vandross. These are singers who truly appreciate well-written songs and both artists produce extremely well arranged works. In this era of sampled and studio produced work, listeners need to be reminded that there is still good music to listen to.
That said, Micheal McDonald's Soul Speak is a fine album, full of great songs, arranged beautifully. I love his voice, but it's beginning to show its age. No matter though because I'm happy to see this nearly 60 year old man still in the game.
A long time lover of anything by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, this version of Walk on By is superb; subtle and thoughtful. His homage to Stevie Wonder in For Once in My LIfe and Living for the City are great. Let's face it though, covers seldom outdo the originals (although James Taylor's A Woman's Got to Have It (Bobby Womack) and Luther Vandross's Creepin' (Stevie Wonder) do give the originals a run for the money.
The best song on this album for me is Only God Can Help Me Now. Soul music purists know that this is really an Issac Hayes song; it would have been at home on his Black Moses or To Be Continued albums (just as D'Angelo's How Does It Feel was really a Prince song). All it needed was an intro rap, five more minutes and it's Issac all over again. What I love about this album is that I can share the beauty of good song writing, great arrangements and a great voice with my 14 year-old son, an aspiring vocalist. In the midst of Linkin Park and Kayne West, I can point him back to the masters.
Again, this is a fine album, but not a great one. For MM lovers, it's a must add to your collection. Like many of the other reviewers, I anxiously await an album of new and original work. But in the meantime, I can still listen to Soul Speak and be satisfied.
(Catch MM and Kenny Loggins on Youtube doing What a Fool Believes--they should record this version!).
Free Music Review: Just the best!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the best C.d I ever heard of Michael Mcdonald, his voice is better than ever and great production in each song. I highly recommend this one!!!! Free Music Review: Not his best
Hit: 2 Stars
I have several Michael McDonald's cd's and lps. That is why I bought this one. Well it is not his best work. I guess he just wanted the money. I would not buy it again.Free Music Review: Soul Speak
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of his best albums yet. What a voice and range!! The best!!Free Music Review: Still great...the MAC is...
Hit: 5 Stars
Michael McDonald is one of my all time favorite singers. This cd is great. I listen to it over and over. For anyone who's a fan of the MAC, then I recommend this one.