Boney James - Ride

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Music Review: A wonderfully crafted cd and more than worth the money
Rating: 4 Stars

Heaven - Similar to the style of his album Sweet Thing, the opening track reinforces the almost R&B-esque sound that Boney James has been weaving more and more into his songs. This song annoyed me at first, but it grew on me--the same way the entire album did :: 6/10

Grand Central - This song is a solid groove track, setting the standard for the upbeat songs on the album. Unlike Sweet Thing, Ride displays a much funkier and fun side to Boney James, straying a bit from the make-out theme in his previous recordings :: 8/10

Rpm - Boney James branches out here with a fast-paced dance beat to back him, and it succeeds wonderfully. It is an aptly named track that will have you just grooving to the cd :: 9/10
Something Inside - James slows us back down here to settle back into his traditional laid-back sound. There is nothing old about it though, as he continues to refine and develop his sound, avoiding the boredom and redundancy a lot of artists slip into :: 7/10

So Beautiful - Continuing with the R&B groove and weaving in a funkier background, this has elements of Shake It Up with Rick Braun, and involves some great saxophone work :: 8/10

See What I'm Sayin' - One of the highlights tracks. This is one of my all time favorites and never gets old. Need to lift the mood or just feel like grooving? Turn up the sound system and love it :: 10/10

All About You - It's hard to follow up the pervious track and Boney tries to bring us back down, but by now the vocals have become a little tiring and he does begin to risk repetitiveness here. The lyrics certainly were not inspired and there is a certain lack of melodic development, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with it as a nice background song. But don't turn the volume down just yet... :: 5/10

Ride - Vocals are dominant again with Jaheim, but this recording is the best vocal song on the disc, snapping out of the boredom that was threatening to set in. A retro sound with beautiful harmonies and fun lyrics, you can't but help but feelin' the groove and wishing she (or he) was there to dance with you :: 8/10

As You Are - Though not the last track, this song brings closure with a beautiful lullaby song as only Boney James can do them, reminiscent of The Stars Above from Shake It Up :: 8/10

This Is The Life - And the final track...and the best Boney James song to date. This is my favorite song, period, at the moment. Like in Sweet Thing's closing track Ivory Coast, James reaches out for a carribbean sound, and comes up with this jewel that'll have you wanting to dance every time it comes on. The steel pans are simply awesome, and a grooving melody and inspired solos...well, I can't describe how awesome this song is. Make sure to have your volume up in the beginning to catch the little laugh and steel pan opening :: 11/10

Bonus Track - A much appreciated and funky offering, especially after the last song...

Description of Ride

Jazz CDs

• Music > Styles
• Pop