Use of brass throughout is exciting and uplifting, resulting in some wonderful countermelodies and exhilarating saxophone solos
Often finds its way into some groovy blues-based guitar riffs, featuring some satisfying drumming and enough charm to win over a generation
Slower, more ambient cuts are very sweet, showing a more tender side a providing a lovely contrast
Cons:
Vocals are generally pretty rough, being ill-suited to the softer cuts especially as they dance around the melodies with a gravelled undertone
Production is consistently off-the-mark, often burying the vocals and resulting in some odd panning
Songwriting is very safe and unmemorable, sticking firmly to a rather generic sound
Best: Can't You Hear Me Knocking
Worst: You Gotta Move
5/10 Perfectly fine
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