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  • Summary: The second full-length release for singer-songwriter Neal Francis was recorded on tape and mixed by Dave Fridmann.
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  1. Mojo
    Dec 15, 2021
    80
    He digs deep on guileless rock and soul with bold flourishes, ala Lowell George or Randy Newman. [Feb 2022, p.92]
  2. Dec 15, 2021
    70
    Francis built these tunes to be taken to the stage and jammed out and while In Plain Sight can become a bit repetitive at times, Francis’ efforts provide solace in making the most out of difficult situations.
  3. Uncut
    Dec 15, 2021
    70
    You can’t fault the songcraft , though, as “Dreams”’ romantic reverie and hooky freeway anthems such as “Can’t Stop The Rain” transcend Francis’ rather detached delivery. [Dec 2021, p.27]
  4. 60
    Neal Francis’ balancing act of meshing a retro mindset with a modern sensibility doesn’t always work, but when it does, his music reflects a fresh, if not always compelling, perspective.