A House Is Not a Home - Luther Vandross, Bacharach, Burt
With this 1981 debut, former session and jingle singer Luther Vandross ushered in a new, lush, and shamelessly romantic era of male R&B--from the opening kick of "Never Too Much" to the sweeping ecstasy of his cover of... more » "A House Is Not a Home" (covering pop standards would become one of Luther's trademarks). Never Too Much showcases seamless song craft, impeccable arrangements, and a voice that defines nuanced passion. Listen to Luther work his sensual magic and imagine a young Maxwell listening to Mom and Pop's albums and knowing that this is the way to get the girls. --Amy Linden« less
With this 1981 debut, former session and jingle singer Luther Vandross ushered in a new, lush, and shamelessly romantic era of male R&B--from the opening kick of "Never Too Much" to the sweeping ecstasy of his cover of "A House Is Not a Home" (covering pop standards would become one of Luther's trademarks). Never Too Much showcases seamless song craft, impeccable arrangements, and a voice that defines nuanced passion. Listen to Luther work his sensual magic and imagine a young Maxwell listening to Mom and Pop's albums and knowing that this is the way to get the girls. --Amy Linden
"One of Luther's early albums. My personal favorite cut is "Don't You Know That""
Great Debut
mistermaxxx@yahoo.com | usa | 05/25/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Luther Vandross Sounds Great on this debut.The Written&Production are Tight as is the Arrangements&Musicianship.The Title Cut is Very Essential.What A Great Groove? also A House Is Not A Home.that Song will Never Die.A TImeless Jewel.Very Soulful Debut."
LUTHER DEBUTS 1YR BEFORE I'M BORN...
listontookadive | leeds england | 03/03/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"i grew up listening to my mum playin me classic soul, and luthers 1981 debut features one of the most catchy classic dance floor numbers ever, never too much.theres another classic, a house is not a home(a beautiful reworking by luther), and of course the lost classic, "dont you know that". this song cant be found on any of luthers multiple "best of" compilations, and had it ever been released as a single it would probably be eternal. its so simple, so unbelievably addictive, you need to buy this album just for the sake of this song.the rest is largely enjoyable stuff, this ones a must for luther fans..."
Truly is... Never Too Much
Joseph L. Garrett Jr. | Queen Creek, AZ USA | 11/05/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I once told my spouse that the last thing I wanted to hear as I lay dying is Luther Vandross singing "A House is not a Home", the last track from his first solo album. "Never Too Much" was one of the soundtrack albums of my high school years. In the early 80s I knew (and still know) every line, every word, even as the songs are going off. With the rare exception of "She's a Super Lady", the album doesn't feel dated. The songs are fresh, uplifting, and when the aforementioned final track hits you, you forget that Dionne Warwick recorded the same track years before.
The bottom line - buy this CD,listen before bedtime and enjoy one of the best solo performers of our time do his thing.Joseph"