A sweet 80s classic from Finis Henderson – and the kind
of record that should have launched him on a much bigger run as a lead singer! Despite the plastic look
of the cover, the album's really solidly put together – produced by Al McKay with a vibe that definitely echoes his work with Earth Wind & Fire, and a style that also shows some
of Henderson's roots in the Chicago group
Weapons Of Peace – which means lots
of jazzy inflections with the grooves, in a style that works perfectly for Finis' style
of singing. And given that Henderson has a range that sometimes hits Philip Bailey territory, the match is a great one – and gives the album a sense
of class that other Motown soul from the time didn't always have. Titles include "Lovers", "Making Love", "Skip To My Lou", "Vina Del Mar", "Crush On You", "I'd Rather Be Gone", and "You Owe It All To Love".