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'Silhouettes' is the debut recording by Quiet Storm - Kamau Akiba, Martin Bentley, Richard Hidlebird and Vincent Tucker. As much as we appreciate authentic Doo-Wop by pioneers who were cutting their harmonic teeth on east coast streetcorners before these guys were born, make no mistake-Quiet Storm can sing leads, deep, honey-smooth basslines and harmonize their butts off. And if you'll listen to the title tune, one of our favorite Doo-Wop chestnuts, you'll notice that it has a fresh new arrangement! Next, listen to the spoken material in 'Farewell My Love,' written by Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jr.; and then to the Bass lead in 'Sixty Minute Man,' and you'll realize that this is some of the most fun and entertaining Doo-Wop you've ever heard. 'I Only Have Eyes For You' is a walking blues delight, 'Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie' by Sun Ra and others, is big fun, and 'My Autumn Love,' 'Ten Commandments of Love,' 'Baby, Please' and 'This I Swear' all show off the remarkable voices of the four guys who call themselves Quiet Storm. If you'd like to see where Doo-Wop is going, treat yourself to 'Silhouettes,' one of the best of the year! |