Mint Condition is back on the scene with their seventh album, reasonably titled "7...". As they put forth an effort to bring back their classic sound, I find the album to be layered with creative and melodic grooves of storytelling.
The album contains immediate favorites such as, "Walk On", "Caught My Eye" and the album opener, "Can't Get Away". They succeed in their quest to showcase the vocal talents of lead singer, Stokely as well as fulfill that hunger for live instrumentation by the band itself.
Though there is a hit and miss on some tracks such as, "I Want It" and "Bossalude" which both seem out of place in comparison to the entire album, they are completely forgiven when you hear the heartfelt "UnSung" and "Ease The Pain", an Al Green sound driven track. The album highlight however, features Kelly Price on the song, "Not My Daddy" which takes us all back to the Mint Condition we knew and loved in the 90's.
Overall, "7..." is an album that one can truly see growth in the band favorite. Definitely better than the last couple albums they've put out, but certainly they have managed to take their classic sound and sprinkle a little "2011" on top. Mint Condition fans should be proud.
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