This debut album from Mayer Hawthorne, harks back to a bygone era, and that unmistakable sweet sound of Motown.
It is evident from the intro that Hawthorne has 'borrowed' from Detroit's' finest, producing harmonies reminiscent of The Delfonics' amongst others. Nevertheless, unlike many who have tried and failed, he manages to inject a 'freshness' into proceedings, which prevents the record from slipping into a crude interpretation, and into something altogether different.
The catchy hooks coupled with Hawthorne's soothing vocals are infectious, the album cover aside, which is painfully contrived, I'd recommend Hawthorne's' efforts to even the most ardent Motown connoisseur.
The limited edition copy is worth the extra pennies, & comes complete with a bonus 4.5" vinyl.
Enjoy!!
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