STYLE: Pop RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 12680-2968 LABEL: Independent FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1
Reviewed by Tony Cummings
This pop duo are, we are told by a publicist, "turning heads in Florida." This, their second CD, demonstrates that 17 year old Shari has an excellent voice, particularly effecting on ballads and mid-tempo numbers while Frank is an exceptional pianist, with dazzling technique choc-a-block with unexpected grace notes and effective glissandos. But he's a far less impressive singer so when he launches into a lead, like on the sexual purity song "True Love Will Wait" the effect of his impressive musicianship is dissipated. Elsewhere though, when the lush strings and delicate piano parts weave around Shari's haunting voice the effect is delightful. An effective recording though those who have strong anti-war feelings about America's involvement in Iraq had better skip track six "I Will Pray For You". It doesn't begin to do justice to a thorny subject.
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