Brent Cash had such a wonderful debut, so expectations are high for this follow up. The album opens with a lush orchestral overture on “I Wish I Were A Song,” and it’s where Brent’s light vocals harmonize with a crew of background singers. The song is over five minutes long and the arrangement is very reminiscent of The Carpenters. That prolific early 70’s feel is even more pronounced on “It’s Easier Without Her” as the horns highlight a male/female duet here.
Next we get an bass-lead instrumental that resembles Mike Post with a bit of Curtis Mayfield brass. It’s so retro you can hear the afros and polyester suits fly out of your speakers. Another standout is “Just Like Today” where the tinkling keys are similar to The Free Design. The beautiful Bacharach-ian “Where Do All The Raindrops Go” is likely the albums most memorable tune. The only problem here is that Brent seems so buried in period technique, and after a few more tunes the nostalgia wears off. The songs themselves are decent, but the hooks are deeply buried here and aside from a few standouts it may only appeal to pop fans with fond memories of that era. Otherwise, it’s a thick slice of sophisticated pop indulgence.
