Milsap’s liquid vocal bends effortlessly over a nostalgic '80s funky groove, tasty guitar licks by Chris Leuzinger and a great saxophone solo by Sam Levine. The album closes with “Too Bad for My Own Good,” a tale of love gone out of control. “Fireworks” is a powerhouse track featuring triple electric guitars by Steve Gibson, James Mitchell and Brantley, with punchy synth by Shane Keister, and a smoking rhythm section of Michael Rhodes and Lonnie Wilson. You can hear Milsap’s powerful voice bouncing off the walls of the venue – in a good way - and the band, including Jamie Brantley’s soaring electric guitar, sounds fantastic. “Civil War” is a live cut from 1993, and well worth the wait. 1 hit on the Billboard country chart. The song was Milsaps 44th single to be released, and his 29th No. It was released in June 1986 as the third single from the album Lost in the Fifties Tonight. “This Side of Heaven” is a power ballad featuring Brent Mason on gut string fills, while Milsap and longtime collaborator Bruce Dees add chanting, hypnotic background vocals that stay with you long after the song is over. 'In Love' is a song written by Mike Reid and Bruce Dees, and recorded by American country music artist Ronnie Milsap. Thomas Cain’s “Fool” has a sparse but lush R&B vibe, with Steve Holland’s spare drumming and Drew Lambert’s bass laying a solid foundation for Milsap’s pleading vocal and Marx’s understated keyboard work. “Almost Mine” immediately takes you back to a 1960s honky tonk with Catherine Marx’s ringing piano intro, and the call and response between her and Milsap, surrounded by a large ensemble of Nashville’s finest players and singers, is heartbreakingly gorgeous. The title track, a gorgeous ballad written by Local 257 members Al Anderson and Gary Nicholson, is a timeless ode to true love that goes straight to the heart, and is beyond any time or genre. “Wild Honey” features John Willis on electric guitar and Paul Franklin on steel with a soaring, enthusiastic vocal by Milsap. Jerry Kimbrough and Larry Franklin trade hot licks on guitar and fiddle, while Larry Paxton on bass and Lonnie Wilson on drums lay down a smokin’ groove. The tune was written by Carl Perkins, and the sparks fly right off the bat. The album opens with “Big Bertha,” a hilarious blues-meets-country duet with the inimitable Vince Gill. Produced by longtime co-conspirator Rob Galbreath, the album is a wonderful overview of an artist who still has the goods in every way and has a lot to say. The wide range and effortless power of his voice combined with his passionate and sincere interpretations, allow him to cover a wide range of styles and emotions - while making every song his own. His piano-driven take on country music has led to a long and successful career, many awards, and a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The timeless talent of Ronnie Milsap is in excellent form on this long-anticipated new release - A Better Word for Love.
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