Earl Klugh had been performing since the 70s, but this CD, recorded in 1999, is my favorite; and it’s not just because there is a cool picture of Earl Klugh sitting with his guitar in the trunk of a taxi either.  He wrote and produced every tune on this CD.  The music is a blend of up-tempo tunes and ballads; classic Klugh.

The title track is a funky, up-tempo tune and is the perfect song to introduce you to this album.  Roberta Flack joins Klugh on the next tune, a beautiful ballad, “Now and Again,” and reminds us all of the feelings that stir when we think about past romances.   “Thin Ice” has a funky bass line, courtesy of Klugh’s long time bass player, Al Turner.  Listening to the next tune, “I’m Falling,” makes me think that Klugh’s not falling physically, but emotionally, in love.  “Romantic Intent” is just that, especially with the sexy sax intro in the beginning of the song.  “Forever Girl” is another romantic ballad.  “Desert Paradise” is by far my favorite song on this CD.  I love the African beat and chorus lyrics.  This song makes you want to dance.  It’s called Peculiar Situation, but it appears most of these songs are about romance, so when you listen to this CD, grab a bottle of wine, a couple of glasses, and a good friend.

As I said in the opening paragraph, this is classic Klugh, and classic Klugh means smooth and easy on the ears.  This is Earl Klugh at his best.