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Grayson Hugh Road to Freedom (MCA) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) 1/2

As impressive as Grayson Hugh`s 1989 debut album ”Blind To Reason” was,

”Road To Freedom” represents a quantum leap beyond it. While Hugh`s blue-eyed soul vocals and affinity for gospel-style Hammond organ remain, his music adds a welcome infusion of rock `n` roll punch. ”Hideaway,” ”Forever Yours, Forever Mine” and ”When She Comes Walking” bristle with energy and radio-friendly hooks, while Hugh`s Rod Stewart-meets-Sam Cooke vocals on ”I Can`t Untie You From Me” and the ballad ”Walkin` Through the Fire” are sublime.

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