It’s hard to believe that “Let’s Just Talk” along with 18 other tracks on Rusty Reid’s new album have been in the can since the 1980s. It’s really a crying shame as the material is pretty damn good, it really is.
While Reid’s new single “Let’s Just Talk” features a brand new line-up of The Unreasonables (his old band from past the new album is honouring), the song still manages to capture a lot of the 80s authentic feel, mixing new wave with melodic pop-rock vibes of the time. Listening to it also reminds us of an era when making music was not yet computer-assisted. Perhaps this is the reason why the tune makes such an impact. It breathes and swings … it has accents and nuances … it’s real ... inviting.
“Let’s Just Talk” is a brilliant offering from Mr. Reid. He’s done a very exciting thing, revisiting the past while still in great voice. This reviewer at least gets a strong sense that the best is yet to come. The new single proves it. Rusty Reid’s game is better than ever. It’d be senseless to stop now. More please.
Listen here: “Let’s Just Talk” & "The Unreasonables"
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Review by staff at MBTM