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Allure’s sophomore ‘Sunny Day’
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The group Allure has a new album on the market. It has been four years since they released their 1997 eponymous debut. The groups’ sophomore album, “Sunny Days” shows they have changed their pace a bit.
“Because of our first album, so many people are under the impression that we only sing ballads,” said Lalisha of Allure.
The group has sped up the tempo in their latest album and has moved away from singing mostly ballads. They have made the transition well.
“Sunny Days” definitely has some nice and smooth beats that should make people want to move. The first track, “Bump,” sets the tone for the club-like songs that are on the CD. This track, featuring rapper Nucci Rey O has the form of an R&B hit. The sweet vocals of Allure over a hip-hop beat go well together. The title track, “Sunny Day,” is another song that has a nice dance beat and possesses a lot of rhythmic power.
Although the group has changed their pace, they still have some slow jams for mellow moments. The love song,” Can’t live without you,” is one of the best songs on the album. In this cut, the group shows some lyrical talents and that they still have a knack for making good slow jams.
The group’s lyrics are not very original, but they execute them well. The beats throughout the album are nicely done and fit the group perfectly. With the creative blend of fast and slow cuts on “Sunny Day,” they have improved greatly since their first album.
Over all, “Sunny Day” is a solid piece of work. The album is nothing that will separate them from the rest of the R&B groups out there, but it is an album that should be picked up by many R&B listeners, especially those who enjoy female artists.
Joseph Skiffer, The Arbiter
