Frank McCombs Debut his new Album " A New Beginning "

Frank Mccomb is one of the most exceptional musicians and Vocalist of our time. He simply allows his works of art to create the intimate picture to reflect each listener lives.
His current works will not disappoint new and old listeners. He simply expresses the experience of every day struggles and the wonderful faith we develop thru the process of living with music as the soundtrack.
You will be inspired and uplifted by every phrase, word, and vocal inflection as well as the embrace of every note. To find your soul filled with music the will accompany your memories as time goes by. The seeds of this beautiful music will continue to Grow! This album is fantastic & really make me smile. Personally I don't agree with the other reviewer giving it 1 star!!? What?? (I understand what he means though but listen to ANY R&B album out there & this is still a 5. LOL). And yes, I own all Frank's CDs, even the Japanese imports. This CD has "almost" no weak tracks, the weakest ones I consider to be "& now I'm fighting" (little sad "wasting" Branford Marsalis on this one) & "Open My heart". The rest are fantastic! & funky!

I think FM concentrated on writing very good songs this time, so yes the "playing" gets the backseat. To me this isn't a bad thing although I'm a HUGE jazz fan. I feel that FM developed as song writer & that's what he's trying to show. As a fellow songwriter I appreciate this. Also, the production is very laid back & soft which is brave move to make with the result that nothing really stands out, not even the solos & real funky bass & drum playing. Instead you have to listen very closely for the sweet licks. The upside is the whole album is very soothing & non-fatigueing. The sound quality & production is superb!