The Manhattans - The Manhattans [Bonus Tracks]

The six-man R&B vocal combo The Manhattans delivers one of its finest efforts on this eponymously titled release. The platter is highlighted by the chart-topping crossover pop hit "Kiss and Say Goodbye," which helped push the album into the Top 20. Under the direction of Philly groove master Bobby Martin, the group utilized its streetwise doo-wop delivery on a mixed bag of sounds. These include up-tempo numbers -- such as the opener "Searching for Love" or "How Can Anything So Good Be So Bad for YouNULL" -- as well as orchestrated sides "We'll Have Forever to Love" and the poignant remake of "Hurt," which was issued as the follow-up to the infidelity anthem "Kiss and Say Goodbye." Although the disco-era rhythms certainly add a bit of nostalgia, at the center of The Manhattans (1976) is the sextet's deceptively complex -- and at times understated -- vocal blend. Read More