Words

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Issued : 07 Nov 1995

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Item Details

Genre :	Dance & Soul	Catalogue Number :	73008260222
Format :	CD	Label :	La Face
Issued :	07 Nov 1995	Item sourced from :	Europe
Original Release Year :	1996
Number of Discs :	1

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HMV Review

Tony Rich's debut album didn't quite fit in with the rigid format of '90s urban R&B. Instead of relying on hip-hop as his foundation, Rich takes elements from soul, blues, pop, and rock, creating a personal brand of new jack R&B. Like Prince, he synthesizes these elements into a distinctive whole. Unlike Prince, his influences are more apparent on the surface, but perhaps that should be expected from a debut. Like many first records, the songs aren't always first-rate, but the best tracks on Words stand head and shoulders above much of Rich's competition. What makes Words work is Tony Rich's audacity and his talent -- he ties together disparate influences with his melodic, soulful songwriting, forming a fresh sound that breathes new life into '90s urban R&B. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Credits

Colin Wolfe(Bass), Joe Rich(Keyboards), John Frye(Guitar (Acoustic)), Nuri(Vocals), Peter Moore(Guitar (Acoustic)), Reggie Griffin(Guitar (Acoustic)), Reggie Griffin(Guitar (Electric)), Tony Rich(Vocals), L.A. Reid(Producer), Neil Pogue(Engineer), Tony Rich(Producer), Tony Rich(Composer)