Paul Carrack - Soul Shadows (2016)

Three years after his last collection of original material, Paul Carrack slides back into a comfortable groove with Soul Shadows. Perhaps the groove is a shade too cozy, sometimes drifting so close to the middle of the road it seems to veer toward old-fashioned easy listening, something where it's all surface and gentle vibes. The high-class homespun production doesn't help in this matter: apart from the drums, which are played by his son, Carrack plays every instrument here, so the proceedings are tidy and immaculate, the cleanliness tending to soften the soul. The real human touch comes from Carrack's voice, which is as warm and easy as ever while also benefiting from the gentle assurance of an old master. He never pushes too hard, never gets lazy; he's happy to be easy and if the songs don't necessarily hook, this certainly is a mellow good time.

Tracklist:
01 - Paul Carrack - Keep On Lovin' You (4:03)
02 - Paul Carrack - Sleep On It (4:00)
03 - Paul Carrack - Sweet Soul Legacy (4:06)
04 - Paul Carrack - Let Me Love Again (3:43)
05 - Paul Carrack - Bet Your Life (4:40)
06 - Paul Carrack - Too Good To Be True (4:06)
07 - Paul Carrack - Watching Over Me (3:33)
08 - Paul Carrack - That's How I Feel (3:54)
09 - Paul Carrack - Late At Night (4:05)
10 - Paul Carrack - Say What You Mean (4:19)
11 - Paul Carrack - Share Your Love With Me (2:53)