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Along with Ne-Yo, urban contemporary singer Carl Thomas has been one of the few artists in the 2000s keeping the classic R&B flame alive. Passionate, sensual, and romantic, yet never lapsing into a retro-themed rehash of the past, SO MUCH BETTER, Thomas's third album, strikes just the right combination of slick, hip-hop-spiced grooves and vintage R&B soul.
The album is heavy on balladry, and standouts include a duet with Brandy titled "Something Bout You," and "Home," a moving ode to family life. As would be expected, love is a primary theme, and the lead-off single, "2 Pieces," in which Thomas opens his heart to his partner, is another album highlight. Sharp production and arrangements add to the overall luster of the disc, making SO MUCH BETTER a contemporary R&B offering that fans of the genre can sink their teeth into.
Personnel: Claude Kelly, Mikey Dan, Tanielle Johnson, Di Reed, Gordon Chambers, Troy Taylor (vocals); Erik Walls, Donald 'Pup Dawg' (guitar); James "Big Jim" Wright , Bobby Ross Avila (keyboards).
Additional personnel: Dave Hollister, E-40, Lalah Hathaway, Baby Cham, Brandy.
Vibe (p.76) - "SO MUCH BETTER finds the velour-voiced Chi-Town vet back to balladeering....Thomas' sincerity -- implicit in the urgent surging of his voice -- can't be denied." So Much Better Music | List Price | $14.97 (You save $2.62) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Rap, Soul/R&B, Urban Soundtrack, Contemporary R&B | | Label | Bungalo | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  34265  | | CD Universe Part number | 7358029 | | Catalog number | 970118 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 05, 2007 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Hakim Young; A. Jermaine Mobley; Bryan Michael Cox; Mike City | | Engineer | Jeff Jones; Troy Taylor; Francis 'Franchise' Graham; Titanic Tracks; Bobby Reece | | Recording Time | 68 minutes | | Personnel | Gordon Chambers
Troy Taylor - vocals
Eric Walls
Bobby Ross Avila - keyboards
Claude Kelly
Di Reed
Donald 'Pup Dawg' - guitar
Mikey Dan
Tanielle Johnson
Also: E-40, Brandy, Lalah Hathaway, Dave Hollister, Baby Cham |
Carl Thomas So Much Better Songs So Much Better Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   Amazing
I was completely shoocked to hear such an amazing CD. Very sultry and classy not one song should be removed or complained about. Carl Thomas kudos for such a hip and happenin CD.
Submitted by jesbuc76 (Chicago IL)
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This is a great cd from him i just hope
he makes a video for late night rendezvous i love that song
Submitted by kas (chicago)
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 Good Driving music
i listen to this late night and could wait to get home to my man !!!!
Submitted by sandy (baltimore, md)
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so much better, the name saids it all
so much better is right, carl thomas put alot into this album from the first song to the last. i love the remake of how can we a song which was on tpain first album. i found myself playing this album over and over. if you love great r&b you will love this album.
Submitted by harmac30 (norfolk, va, usa)
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