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Originally Posted by Roll
In my opinion, Richie hasn't made a brilliant solo song since Stranger in this town (the album). I kind of liked Undiscovered soul when it was realeased but listened to it last year and I found it quite boring and meh. Regarding Aftermath of the Lowdown, I have nothing nice to say about it.
Anyway I'm eager to listen to what he has in store this time, I hope I'll be surprised in a nice way.
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I agree a bit on Undiscovered Soul. It has not aged as well as Stranger and I find it too stodgy and also too faux emotional. Still, I love a few of the tracks and enjoyed the whole album at the time.
On Aftermath, I find it lacking in sincerity, which is odd because I know sincerity is one aspect most people would argue is one of its main selling points. It sounds calculated to me, which does not necessarily mean it is bad. I like some of the songs fine.