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Walter "Wolfman" Washington puts the focus on his voice, which is reminiscent of a young
Ray Charles. The horn arrangements look back toward 1960s Motown, and five of the six tracks fall squarely into the idiom of pre-disco R&B, with touches of funk and gospel. "Peepin'" is a bit of a surprise, a minor-toned instrumental with
Tom Fitzpatrick's soprano in the lead and some nice
George Benson-ish guitar by
Washignton. Even better are the last three tracks: the joyful blues "Tailspin," a minor blues ("At Night In the City"), and a bluesy ballad ("Don't Say Goodbye").
Wolfman Washington's versatility is quite impressive, making this a fairly memorable recording.
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Scott Yanow, Rovi