Come the 1990s,
Swamp Dogg's
voice still sounds fine, and he's still singing about racism and promiscuity with some wit. He's still a soul inconoclast, and for some longtime fans, that in itself might be enough to recommend this album. It couldn't be classified among his better releases, though, chiefly because the updated soul backing is sort of leaden.
"I've Never Been to Africa (And It's Your Fault"
), however, was a strong contender for Song Title of the Month award. ~ Richie Unterberger