Simply Red - Stay (CD 2007)

I can honestly say my admiration for Mick and the gang have wained over the years. "Stars", admittedly, was nothing short of a masterwork but, let's face it, that was over 15 years ago. Since then, although both "Life" and "Home" had a handful of great songs, Simply Red have never really come close to matching that seminal record from 1991 - until now. I can honestly say that there isn't a duff song on this album. Sure, the latter half of the album may not 'rock your boat' on first listen, but set your CD player to 'repeat' and I guarantee you will be humming along in no time - not to mention whistling along to "Little Englander"! Summing up, this album confirms that Mick is back to his best and, incredibly, his voice sounds better than ever. I hold my hands up - the boy's still got it!

I bought Simply red's new album as i own all there others, i had heard the title track on the radio and liked it, Mick Hucknells vocals have got better the older he has got, i think he is one of our understated vocalist's. I think if you were a fan of Simply red back in the day, then the older wiser sound will please you.