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The whole rock feel is getting watered down by a more R & B

George Dionne | Cape Cod, MA | 09/03/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Good

"Crave" has a funky guitar lick introduction that is repeated throughout the track. Hughes brings the soul with his unique vocals. Despite it's overly drawn-out title, "First Nuclear Underground Kitchen" has quite the infectious groove. Hughes unleashes all of his heart, soul, and blues on "Love Communion." A little brass section adds to the already funked-up rhythms. "Imperfection" slows things down and focuses on the melody and soul of Glenn's high-end vocals. "Never Say Never" relies heavily on a thick bass line and enduring vocals. "Too Late to Save the World" mixes subtle rhythms with high-octane ones for one hell of a ride.



The Bad

Honestly, this has to be the worst album title ever. The album cover lacks of effort. It seems Hughes is heading more down an R & B path on this one.



The Verdict

I knew it would be tough for Hughes to follow Music for the Divine. That album was flawless. In that review I said that Glenn gets better and better with each album. However, with F.U.N.K. I think he may have taken a step back. Don't misunderstand me, Hughes performance is great. It's full of soul, power, and melody. It's just that the whole rock feel is getting watered down by a more R & B oriented sound. Not that it doesn't work for him, it just doesn't work for this rock fan."

This album sucks.

Deimos | Alberta | 01/14/2010

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I love Hughes, and have enjoyed his latest albums. Soul Mover was awesome, Music For The Divine was decent and this one is just a load. The songs sound too much like radio friendly garbage with amazing vocals. Sorry Glenn but not even your awesome vocals can save this mess."