Paving their rising career with excellent CDs, from 1996's 'Left Turns,' 'Carol,' ('97), 2001's 'Style,' 2002's Xmas CD 'Sugarue' to 'Red Vinyl,' TSF, one of our favorite Contemporary groups, may have found their breakthrough CD. Ten songs, all originals by group member Shaun Johnson except for a strong cover of 'A Little Less Conversation,' 'Red' features some of the best vocal percussion we've heard, smooth, rich harmonies‹there's not a weak cut on the CD. Particular favorites are 'Sleep On,' 'Apartment 204,' the rap-flavored, sampled 'Velvet Jefferson,' 'Boston to Beijing,' 'Sweet Time' and 'Who Will Love Me.' What's amazing is the fullness of the sound these four men can create together, and the feeling in the lyrics. This is great stuff!

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