William Topley - Black River (1997)

William Topley, the former lead singer for the Blessing, turns in a surprisingly successful collection of rootsy, low-key adult contemporary rock, highlighted by his bluesy voice, sturdy songwriting and engaging, unaffected performances.~Review by Thom Owens

William Topley, former lead singer of the Blessing, serves up his first solo offering. Featuring 10 tracks, all co-written by Topley, the album tells tales of shipwrecked love, knives in the back and baptism in a brackish sea. Produced by legendary Muscle Shoals genius Barry Beckett, the album - like Topley's other projects - combines a variety of musical influences and his unique vocal talent to create a sound that is all his own. Targeting to AAA and AC radio.