Elvin Spencer - Picking Up The Pieces

Styles : Soul Blues

Released : 1996

1 - Sweet As The Days Go By

2 - Tonight's The Night

3 - Picking Up The Pieces

4 - She's Better Than You

5 - Running The Game

6 - Give Yourself A Chance

7 - Baby Dont Hold Back

8 - Welcome Home

9 - Slow Night In Memphis

10 - Heart Of Stone

11 - What You Mean To Me

12 - Dont Look Back

 Elvin Spencer is the real deal. There's very little "filler" on this album. From Elvin's soulful rendition of the Rod Stewart classic, "Tonight's The Night" to the R&B laced title track, virtually every song stands out. There are no synthesizers or other electronics; just a "real" soul singer backed by "real" (fine)musicians, playing "sweet" soul music. Quite refreshing. (And the production/mixing at the world famous "Sun Studios" is excellent, too)