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The wide-ranging new adult contemporary tag is a godsend for the whimsically chameleon-like vocal personae of Arnold McCuller who's resume as a background singer is no less across the board than his challenging debut. Basically a soul singer who digs all forms of jazz, McCuller forgoes strict commercial trappings to make a series of important statements that are at once fun, meaningful, and proof that diversity can have its charms. No two cuts are alike, as he exposes us to brassy traditions, smoky lounges, folksy charm (with Bonnie Raitt on the best tune "Soul Searchin'"), social awareness, gospel and blues texturing, and, closing the program, a cool Portuguese ode to "Brasileira." McCuller may leave those who like to pigeonhole their music in a state of scattered consciousness, and some artsy touches do obscure the deeper pleasures. Still, with all-star help from Gregory Adams, Dave Koz, and Ricardo Silveira, he tells his own story without the usual trappings. You've got to admire his desire to convey everything in his musical heart. ~ Jonathan Widran
Personnel: Arnold McCuller (vocals, background vocals); Dal Hindson, Kevin Callahan, Ricardo Silveira, Bob Mann, Mark Karan (guitar); Doug Lacy (accordion); Evan Christopher (clarinet); Dave Koz, Scott Mayo, David Mann (saxophone); Nick Lane (trombone); Dana Walden, Nick Milo (keyboards); Justin Z. Walden, Mike Shapiro (drums, percussion); Debra Dobkin (percussion); Reid Bruton, Kate Markowitz, Rita Coolidge, Bonnie Raitt (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Dana Walden; Frank Roszak; Justin Z. Walden.
Recording information: Walden II.
Photographer: Mark Hanauer.
Personnel: Arnold McCuller (vocals); Mark Karan, Ricardo Silvera, Bob Mann, Dal Hindson, Kevin Callahan (guitar); Evan Christopher (clarinet); Doug Lacy (accordion); Dave Koz, Scott Mayo (saxophone); Greg Adams (trumpet); Nick Lane (trombone); Dana Walden (keyboards, bass); Nick Milo (keyboards); Bob Parr, Del Atkins (bass); Justin Z. Walden (drums, percussion); Mike Shapiro, Debra Dobkin (percussion); Rita Coolidge, Kate Markowitz, Reid Bruton, Bonnie Raitt (background vocals).
Engineers: Dana Walden, Justin Z. Walden, Toby "Tonto" Wright.
Exception To The Rule Music Arnold McCuller Exception To The Rule Songs | 1. | Change All of That |
| 2. | Somewhere in Chicago |
| 3. | Way to Your Heart |
| 4. | What Kind of World Is This |
| 5. | Lovers Holiday |
| 6. | Love Carries On |
| 7. | Paper Moon |
| 8. | Love Junkyard |
| 9. | Soul Searchin |
| 10. | Song for Silas |
| 11. | Gimme Some of Your Love |
| 12. | Chora Brasileira |
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