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Standing at the Crossroads
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Though it's only eight tracks long,
can become long-winded due to the relative same-soundingness of each of its up-tempo club numbers -- most registering from seven to eight minutes in length. There are a couple of enjoyable numbers, like the fun
and the quirky
but on the whole, the material is subpar. Whereas writers and producers
and
had crafted a soulfully
, funkily melodic brand of distinction on
' albums,
, there is an over-exerted blandness to the material here. Cliched background vocals and thinly veiled programming are substituted for the fuller arrangements that graced the aforementioned albums. At times, it's due to
being over-conscious of trends; but sometimes, they're simply stumped for ideas. Even
sounds sleepy and strained on the weaker numbers.
was originally released in 1987 as the follow-up to
, but has since been reissued by
on CD. Though the set holds appeal for true
connoisseurs, more casual fans are better off seeking the 12" singles for
if they can locate them. ~ Justin M. Kantor