(Pop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Disco) Plush [feat. Siedah Garrett] - Plush - 1982, MP3, 320 kbps

The talented collective consisting of Siedah Garrett, Tony Phillips, and Ambrose Price released a musically striking, but commercially quiet, self-titled album in 1982 on RCA Records. Benefiting from the equally adept production trinity of Angela Winbush, Rene Moore, and Bobby Watson, the barely-promoted set gave a nod to tradition, whilst remaining firmly focused on the future.

The one and only album from Plush – an early 80s groover that features vocals from a young Siedah Garrett, and lots of help from Rene & Angela too! The group's a trio, mixing Siedah's voice with male singers Tony Phillips and Ambroce Price – a really full, focused vocal approach that works great for the tight grooves from Rene & Angela – who not only produce with Bobby Watson, but also contribute a good number of their own tunes to the set – giving the record a great blend of groovers that are totally catchy, yet never in ways that are too commercial or chart-heavy at all! The balance is a hard one to define, but a crucial one when it comes to 80s soul.
Ultimately, Plush remains a merited collection of songs brought to life with funky prowess and engaging vocal charisma. Its unique juxtaposition of fiery, female-led tunes with smooth male-driven cuts gives way to a pleasing variety of the fast and the slow, the old school and the new school.

Siedah Garrett, Tony Phillips, Ambrose Price.