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In the six years that passed after the release of 1999's A DAY IN THE LIFE, Eric Benet's very public marriage and painful breakup with Halle Berry ended up overshadowing the Milwaukee native's skills as a talented, soulful singer-songwriter. ... Full DescriptionNot surprisingly, HURRICANE uses Benet's recent turmoil to fuel songs touching on the crooner's dark and troubled times. But rather than go down the more accusatory path of musical retribution (as the late Marvin Gaye did on 1978's HERE MY DEAR), Benet looks inward throughout these 14 cuts.
The tone is immediately set with the stripped-down, gospel-flavored opener "Be Myself Again," with its message of inner renewal, and producer Hod David's acoustic-guitar accompaniment adding a very Bill Withers-esque vibe to the proceedings. From here, Benet seeks redemption (the lush "My Prayer"), reveals his vulnerable side (a serene "Man Enough to Cry"), and yearns for love (slow jam "I Wanna Be Loved"). Most impressive is the ethereal "India," a song for the singer's daughter that tells of her inspiration amid dreamy pedal steel, deftly plucked acoustic guitar, and a muted Chris Botti trumpet solo.
Personnel include: Eric Benet (vocals, bass instrument, percussion); Hod David, Randall Bowland, Jeff Lee Johnson (guitar); Chris Botti (trumpet); Demonte Posey (organ, keyboards); David Foster , James Poyser (keyboards); Pino Palladino (bass instrument); Vinnie Colaiuta, Brian Frasier Moore (drums).
Recording information: Jade Studios, New York, NY; The Hit Factory, New York, New York.
Mojo (Publisher) (p.116) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[T]his is a very palatable collection of self-penned confessional songs..." Hide Description Hurricane Music | List Price | $18.98 (You save $3.59) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rap CDs, Urban Soundtrack, Soul/R&B, Contemporary R&B, R&B | | Label | Warner Bros. (Record Label) | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  15773  | | CD Universe Part number | 6861464 | | Catalog number | 47970 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 21, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | David Foster; Eric Benet; Demonte Posey; Walter Afanasieff; Hod David; Humberto Gatica; George Nash, Jr.; Drew Ramsey; Shannon Sanders; Michael Carney; Andy Duncan | | Personnel | Pino Palladino - bass instrument
James Poyser - keyboards
Eric Benet - vocals, bass instrument, percussion
Jeff Lee Johnson - guitar
Demonte Posey - organ, keyboards
Brian Frazier Moore - drums
Hod David
Randall Bowland
Also: Vinnie Colaiuta, David Foster, Chris Botti |
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Hurricane Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Hurricane Album of the Year
I had never heard Eric Benet's music befor this album. His music is true to the heart, capitvating, sensual just a really, really fantastic album. He has a couple of tunes that reminds me of Jonathan Butler & Howard Hewett, both of whom I wish could do some music with Mr. Benet. This album should be the album of the year... If they had 10 stars I'd give this one a 12. I'm going out to buy his previous CD's.
Submitted by Anreyea (Washington, DC) 
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 Okay...
I really like track two. The rest of this cd is okay. Nothing great.
Submitted by doublea42 (Kandahar, Afghanistan)
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Hurricane
This is a well done CD in my opinion. He has been away for awhile and this CD tells his stories. I recommend this CD.
Submitted by sankofa (Rockford, IL)
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I just bought this after lazy procrastination. Eric Benet is amazing and reminiscient of the GREAT Smokey, Stevie, Larry Graham~~~~this brotha should be doing concerts, live T.V. performances etcetera. Also, he is very nice to look at!!!Love ya man, hotep~~~~
Submitted by judycarr2000 (california)
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I loved this album. I really enjoyed listening to every song on it. Usually it's just one or two song on a CD I like, but this whole album was a hit. Every song made me want to hear more. I can't wait to hear the next album. Again this was a really good album.
Submitted by saudia07 (Cleveland, Ohio)
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