If we’re talking meals, this second serving is about as good as the first. The middle portion; three songs in a row starting with Tell Me What; isn’t as filling, but it’s a tasty meal nonetheless. Delicacies include She Drives Me Crazy and As Hard As It Is. The latter is a heartbreak ballad that conjures 1950s soul. I’m Not Satisfied and The Man I Used To Be are also notable for Roland Gift’s ingenious ad-libs at the ends.

my rating : 4 of 5

1989

Roland Gift may have one of the gayest singing voices you’ll ever hear, but that’s part of what makes his band standout. Their album loses some of its flavor during the second half, but most of these songs are Fine indeed. Favorites include Johnny Come Home, Blue if you’re fortunate enough to comes across the original (unrevamped) version and the Broadway-worthy Like A Stranger.

my rating : 4 of 5

1985