Singin' in the Heart

by H.R.

Overview

Listening to this album, it's easy to conclude that HR is one of the most naturally talented reggae and pop singers out there -- and also that he isn't particularly discriminating about his material or arrangements. Singin' in the Heart has two excellent songs that are really well performed: the sunny title cut and the magnificent, brooding "Don't Trust No (Shadows After Dark)." It's significant that fellow Bad Brains alumnus Earl Hudson joins in on the latter, since it's the only song on the album that has an interesting backbeat and a challenging guitar line. Elsewhere the arrangements are simple and unexciting, which is a shame because even the mediocre tunes are rendered listenable by HR's silky vocalizing. HR could sing the phone directory and have it sound good, but on this album the great cuts set such a high standard that the others sound pale by comparison. ~ Richard Foss

Product Details

Release Date:	04/16/1995
Label:	Sst
UPC:	0018861022413

Tracks

1. Fool's Gold
2. Youthman Sufferer
3. Rasta Time
4. Fool's Gold
5. Singin' in the Heart
6. Don't Trust No (Shadows After Dark)
7. Treat Street
8. Youthman Sufferer

Album Credits

Performance Credits

H.R.   Primary Artist
David Byers   Guitar
Bongo Herman   Percussion
Alvarez Tolsen   Guitar
Oscar Brown, Jr.   Synthesizer,Keyboards,Drums
Ras Michael   Percussion
Earl Hudson   Drums
Kenny Muschenhiem   Bass
Ras Haulu Gabriel I Joseph   Vocals
Judah   Vocals
William Banks   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Paul Hudson   Composer
Craig Ibarra   Cover Design
H.R.   Composer,Performer