Something's Goin' On

by

Cliff Richard

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Cliff went off to record this album in Nashville. Was it worth travelling? Absolutely. There is a mix of styles that work perfectly.

Right from the very first track, the driving "A thousand miles to go" you know that Cliff is back. It has a stonking riff and rocks,

really ROCKS. "I will not be a mistake" is a class ballad with a Spanish guitar. "Simplicity" is a very contemporary sounding ballad.

"Sometimes love" is typical ZZ Top. It's fast, it drives along and most of all, has a 'fantastic' riff.

"I cannot give you my love" written by Barry and Ashley Gibb is typical Bee Gees sound and is a superb ballad. Extremley catchy.

"What car" is straight out of 'Dukes of Hazzard'! Lots of lyrics and very fast country. "How did she get here" is another cracker

with Cliff sounding really gritty. "I don't wanna lose you" is a big power ballad. "Faithful one" developes into a lovely melody

and is quite haunting. Rock/Pop, Country/Rock and Contemporary styles all come together.

In many ways, this album reminds me of when Cliff went off to Paris to record his "Rock'n'roll juvenile" album in '79.

Cliff sounds enthused and really into what he is doing. The entire album is full of richness and Cliff's voice sounds stronger

than ever. It contains the best songs that Cliff has recorded for years.

All in all, this is Cliff's best album since "The album" in 1993 and possibly "Stronger" (1989).