Mel Carter - The Other Standards (2011)

Anyone who enjoyed those great singers in the amazing musical sixties, Mel Carter stands out as one of the greatest from this tremendous musical era filled with uniquely talented singers, thrilling memorable hits like "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me", "The Richest Man Alive" and many others stood out with engrossing beautifully shaded & richly soaring vocals from the great singer whose success would have continued had radio continued building on talent instead of flavor of the day, but such is life and current sad state of Music Industy show the result. "The Other Standards" is a brilliant set of great songs arranged to perfection showing Mel Carter has retained that sublime magical voice, holding his own as a singer with a timeless quality, putting him high on the list of great singers over the past fifty years and counting. Big-band treatment of opener "Goody, Goody" is off the chart great, throughout Mel is magnificent doing a mix of blues, ballads and standards in peak passionate form making this collection a must-have for every "great singer" collection! Surprise of the collection is wondrous self-penned jam "My Lips Can't Find The Lyrics" taking listener on an extraordinary rhythmic ride with a great singer...Bravo Mel, this one should become a New Standard! ~Bradly briggs