LISTEN NOW

I am a bit surprised that Listen Now haven't yet received a review. A quick look to the list of musicians involved in the project should appeal to some. Mel Collins of KC fame, and Simon Phillips for ones, have a great input in the project. As for all the records in which Roxy music's alumnis are part of, this one is on the pop side of prog music but intelligent and refined arrangements always make it for good listening. Of mention are the jazzy opening with his great vocals harmonies, the punchy instrumental Initial Speed, the cohort of back Singers, counting Godley and Crème just out of 10cc and Tim Finn of Split Enz, and the overall pleasant and intelligent pop'n prog facture . To bad the only cd version I've heard was clearly taken from a vinyl recording with scratches and hisses!