The Real Thing - Real Thing Live (CD)

All Music Guide

This set captures the Real Thing, a popular group from England, in concert. Contains both live and acapella versions of their two biggest hits: "You To Me Are Everything," 1 United Kingdom, and "Can't Get By Without You," Top Ten, UK. Also features two performances of their dance floor filling "Can You Feel The Force." The bottom heavy "Get Back On The Right Track," proves the Liverpool natives can funk it up. They give Curtis Mayfield's "Move On Up," a slow, soulful, reggae ish groove, and supply energetic vocals to the O'Jays' "I Love Music." A major irritant is the guitarist playing the back beat; after a few tracks you'll be frantically adjusting the bass and treble levels to reduce the sharp, raking sound.

- Andrew Hamilton, All Music Guide