Search - Billy Paul Williams :: Miles to Go

Simply GREAT

R. H Lepine | Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States | 06/24/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I initially scanned the different cuts, I didn't quite know what to think. It was a bit jazzy, a bit latin, a bit blues, a bit techno, a bit euro, a bit lounge,.. like where is this album going? Finally, I gave it a spin, or 2, or 3... The longer it was playing, the more often I kept on going back and checking if I was still listening to the same album. Then I realized that that is what made it so great. This is a great Chill Out album without the repetition or boredom. It's hard to believe that this is all from the same artist/composer; he is so versatile, setting off so many different moods, not monotonous (like so many albums that we've all come across where the artist is playing the same theme over and over). Billy Paul Williams can go from laid back to intense, from smooth to club, while never being too intrusive.Enough said, if you enjoy Chill Out that doesn't get stuck in one groove or on one beat or theme, you'll love this one!"

Finally an electronic artist with a soul.

R. H Lepine | 08/01/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Where has Billy Paul Williams been hiding? Each and every song on the album is tuneful with tasty hooks plus the variety of sounds set it apart from the usual downtempo comp. The different tempos and feels also make it extremely hard to pigeonhole "Miles to Go". And therein lies its appeal. A winner in all formtas - lounge , acid jaz, downtempo, et al."

Late to the party, but still groovin'!

E. B. Hopkins | Seattle, WA | 06/09/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"What can be said about Mr. Williams that the back of the CD doesn't already address? "Seductively hypnotic with a perfect blend of mellow instrumental grooves sprinkled with tasty vocals!"What Billy has done here is blend the Smooth Jazz genre with the
nu Chillout craze, and he's created a Downtempo monster! Although considered electronica by most, the grooves are fresh and alive as they mesh with Billy's ability to tickle the ivories. His guitar is a warm, full sound that would make George Benson sit up and hit repeat!If you're a chillout/smooth jazz fan, this CD was made for you, and the part I enjoy most is that it's one of those "mixed" CD's, so the music never ends! You're instructions are simple, slide CD in, press play and let the day's cares fade away......"