![]() “So Much Better” is available at the discussion of most slept on cds released in recent years arises, “Street Love” always pops into my mind. There is also an extended version of the disc with 20 tracks. You definitely get your money’s worth with this cd, as it clocks in at least 18 tracks (some of which are remixes) depending on which version you have. Check out the “I Miss You” interlude, presumably dedicated to Mr. Dave delivers a killer bridge to the track, and this song would have also made an excellent single.Īnother thing I love about this cd is that it has something that is very rare in music these days: nice, strong interludes. On “Can’t Get Over You”, Carl gets an assist from fellow artist Dave Hollister. The track is extremely catchy, and you can almost see a video version in which Carl stands on a beach singing this to the woman he once was with. “Oh No (You Can’t Be Serious)” has a reggae vibe. “So Much Better” is the type of track Carl is known for, and it would have probably performed well if it had been released as a single. With the assist of his background singers, Carl pleads “My life was better with you in it, and I know I messed up. The title song is a strong track in which perfectly shows that vulnerability that I mentioned earlier. The disc really hits its stride in the middle. “Late Night Rendezvous” is the track to help you close the deal if you’re looking for company after a night out. Don’t worry, Lalah’s smooth, soulful presence is subtle yet still effective. “Thought You Should Know” features Lalah Hathaway. While he does delve into the stepper territory, Mr. The cd is chock full of music for the Chicago style steppers, from “Another You” to the disc’s sole single “2 Pieces”. The disc opens with the contagious, hand clap beat of “If I Could”. ![]() That is a fine line to toe, and he always knows how to keep that crucial balance. What always makes Carl Thomas stand out is that from his very first single he has mastered the way to allow a man express his feelings and show complete vulnerability while still making it clear that he is all man. While this post is focusing on the underrated album, “So Much Better”, many would argue that Carl Thomas himself is underrated as an artist overall. ![]() ![]() Released in 2007, “So Much Better”, opened Carl Thomas’s foray into a mid-tempo two step vibe. ![]()
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