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Post by Jonel on Oct 29, 2003 10:42:39 GMT -5
 BARRINGTON SCOTT HENDERSON Best Kept Secret (US UgoBo, 2003) Right In Da Pocket – Ain’t No Doubt About It – You Said Goodbye – Sorry – Precious Girl – Baby Its About U – Makin’ Love – Step Back – Touch Me – You’re The Lifeline – West Coast Girls – I Wanna Thank You The Temptations have always spawned the most fantastic of vocal talents since their inception: David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Damon Harris, Dennis Edwards, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples and now Barrington Scott Henderson. Bo, as he is affectionately known, has departed the legendary group on very amicable terms and paves the way for the legendary G.C. Cameron to fill his shoes. The result for us is his recording of a "debut" solo album that ranks as the most important set since the Keith Washington / Gene Rice / Rodney Mannsfield releases early in the 1990s. If you were excited with, invigorated by and cannot be without those albums, and bemoan the lack of this type of material today then look no further than "Best Kept Secret". It certainly rates as one of the best soul albums in at least 15 years at any measure. There is not a single track to bypass, skip or ignore on this album. I am equally impressed with the funky midtempo material, the paced floaters as well as the powerful and dramatic ballad performances and as a result we have a CD that you put in the player and leave to play through. Just sit back and wallow in the soulful abundance of this CD. This album should NOT be kept secret – everyone shoul be hollering to the world about the magnificence of Barrington and his music. My favourite songs are definitely the ballads, hotly pursued by the steppers. Of the ballad efforts, "Precious Girl" is without hesitation a MINDBLOWER … definitely a Quality Time moment and one of my Sophistsoul achievers of 2003. This is what real soul music should be about in the 21st Century … sophisticated, downbeat, rhythmic, elegantly vocalised and sung with a performance of superior quality. Barrington proves again and again that he is a Soul singer par excellence delivering rip-roaring, heartfelt vocals that are smooth as silk in one breath and rough as sandpaper the next. Do not be deceived by this man’s talents. Following his vocal nuances and prowess are like taking a daredevil ride – he lets rip when you least expect him to causing great exhilaration to the listener. This is what Soul Express readers want to hear – a catharsis from the deepest depths of a man’s aching soul supported by sexy rhythms, gorgeous textured melodies and funky beats. The other KILLER ballads, "You Said Goodbye", the orchestral "Sorry", "Baby Its About U", "Making Love" and "Step Back" will grip your stomach and get your adrenaline pumping – so exciting and vibrant is this style and delivery that one can almost forget we live in the age of commercial teeny R&B and rap. The early 90’s swing feel of "Touch Me" is a gripping bouncer with those haunting Monte Moir cum Gary Taylor synthesiser flourishes and has Bo delivering his lyrics very much in the vein of Phil Perry. In fact, if Phil Perry had done this song this would have been the crowning song of his album. "Ain’t No Doubt About It" can also receive the thumbs up for being above bar in all areas of soulfulness. "Best Kept Secret" is a modern classic, and everyone who considers himself or herself a soul music lover should own this without delay. One of THE albums of the year, the past decade – whatever. ESSENTIAL. Available via CD Baby or Barrington's website (www.barringtonscotthenderson.com). Go on...treat yourself! - Barry Towler www.kolumbus.fi/soulexpr/album.htmCourtesy of Soul Express Online |
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Post by Ivory Fair on Oct 29, 2003 12:43:46 GMT -5
has departed the legendary group on very amicable terms First let me say, YAY BO!  Ok, with that out of the way, let's beat the dead horse some more. The above statement must have come (however indirectly) from the source. I mean, you can't just pull something like that out of thin air. If I remember correctly, didn't Bo say in his departure manifesto that the decision for him to leave was mutual? And now he's crying foul? 
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Post by selfishreasons on Oct 29, 2003 15:45:26 GMT -5
hey, hindsight is 20/20.
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Post by kalisa2 on Oct 29, 2003 15:55:47 GMT -5
Wasn't his "departure manifesto" published at a time when he still had some performances to complete with the group? Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Post by Aba21 on Oct 29, 2003 17:35:50 GMT -5
Wasn't his "departure manifesto" published at a time when he still had some performances to complete with the group? Correct me if I'm wrong. Can anybody we know give us a review of this cd? |
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Post by Ivory Fair on Oct 29, 2003 17:52:41 GMT -5
Wasn't his "departure manifesto" published at a time when he still had some performances to complete with the group?
Hmmmm................ my memory is fuzzy on that. I'll have to do some research.
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Post by kalisa2 on Oct 29, 2003 17:58:43 GMT -5
Wasn't his "departure manifesto" published at a time when he still had some performances to complete with the group?Hmmmm................ my memory is fuzzy on that. I'll have to do some research. I'm pretty sure it was, because "behind the screen" comments were made that "He was told to say yada yada if he wanted his last paycheck" or thoughts to that effect expressed. The "manifesto" has changed a couple times since it was first put up on his site. |
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Post by Ivory Fair on Oct 29, 2003 18:08:05 GMT -5
......... as any good manifesto should! ;D
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Post by Melody on Oct 29, 2003 21:02:31 GMT -5
Shout outs to ((((((((((((EVERYBODY))))))))) in this thread!! Hey ((((Jonel)))! Thanks for posting that article. It's the Best I've read to date!! Hey ((((Aba))))! Now you know I Love Barrington's cd "Best Kept Secret"! There are reviews on C.D. baby. I did a review at the beginning, but they can only have so many reviews on the page, so mine is gone now. Here's a link to that page where you can read reviews plus sample some of the songs. You can sample my favorite "Baby, It's About You." I hope the link works. www.cdbaby.com/cd/barringtonTTYAL! |
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Post by Melody on Oct 29, 2003 21:05:45 GMT -5
HEY NOW!! The link worked! LOL!! TTYAL!
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Post by Jonel on Oct 30, 2003 9:43:40 GMT -5
Hi Melody!  I went over to CDBaby and listened to the tracks. That's a good suggestion. I wish they would give snippets of the other songs too. |
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Post by Pfunk2k3 on Oct 30, 2003 10:27:25 GMT -5
I think bo's momma wrote that review. trust me i have a copy of his cd and imo it's not impressive at all. sounds dated like the songs were done a long time ago and just now released. glad i did'nt have to pay for it all i can say. toni braxton can't even get a record deal at 33 so a 47 yr old solow singer is a hard road to roll on. good luck barrington scott henderson.
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Post by selfishreasons on Oct 30, 2003 13:09:55 GMT -5
You sure are hard on the man. Anyway, there are some nice songs on that album. And correct me if I'm wrong, but dated doesn't mean not good.
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Post by Melody on Oct 30, 2003 20:00:59 GMT -5
Shout outs to ((((((((((((EVERYBODY)))))))) in this thread!
Hey (((Jonel))))! I think, I'm not sure, but on ((((Maurice TheVoice))))'s web site, on his page for Barrington at the cd store, I think he samples more song. It's definitely worth a listen. TTYL!
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Post by Melody on Nov 1, 2003 16:43:49 GMT -5
Hey ((((Jonel))))! I'm on my computer right now (I was on my webtv during the week), and I'm going to give a link to Barrington's page ((((Maurice-TheVoice)))'s web site. You and anyone else who is interest can hear other songs that are not sampled on cd baby. I didn't do it during the week, cause I wanted to hear what was played first, and I can't hear it on my webtv. There is also information if anyone wants to book BO!! Hey Now!! www.mauricewatts.com/barringtoncd.htmlTTYL! |
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