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Grammy winning, platinum selling, In Living Colour's 1983 to 1995 front man, Corey Glover, is back- and this is good news.
This month marks the release of Corey's debut solo album, "Hymns," on Le Face label, an eclectic ensemble featuring Corey's already loved rock sound in addition to more experimental styles crossing into rhythm, blues, jazz, and even knocking at gospel's door.
"Hymns" is a tree with many branches, and Corey Glover is its resident chameleon. After an opening poem read by Deatra Haime, Corey, fueled by his delicious, ambitious rock voice, cannonballs straight into his sex cheer, "Do You First, Then Do Myself," followed by the softer, "April Rain." This exciting opening reconfirms Corey's visceral rock instincts and star-studded voice.
Next, Corey's style completely changes, marking his birth as a rhythm and blues disciple cooing to "Little Girl," "Hot-Buttered Soul," "Things Are Getting In The Way," and crossover song, "Sidewalk Angel."
Suddenly, the best songs on the album, the hard rock ballad, "One," and the gospel dynamo, "Sermon," leap out. These songs accentuate Corey's amazing vocal and song writing talents.
The album winds down with "Lowball Express," "Only Time Will Tell," and "Silence," all well crafted and performed crossovers. At the end, Corey and company say goodbye in spoken words.
By album's end, Corey has unveiled many of his musical influences, utilizing styles of James Brown, Muddy Waters, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, and Danny Elfman.
Devoted "In Living Colour" fans will devour the rock songs, but might find the rhythm, blues and crossover songs less appetizing. Others interested in musical variety will devour it all.
With no doubt, Corey Glover has a future in music, whether continued experiementation suits him or he keeps a stricter focus on follow up albums.
This album, whether accepted in pieces or as a whole, should propel Corey back into the musical mainstream soon.