Flashback Friday: Usher and Dave Hollister

Need some R&B for your Friday? We’ve got two great albums for you.

The homie Nick Birdsong is not impressed with R&B’s current offerings so he takes it back.

Usher, Confessions (2004)

Nick said: “Do you like Usher’s new song “Good Kisser?” I don’t. Name one song you’d remove from his Confessions album in favor of “Good Kisser.” You can’t. Go back and take a listen to Usher’s best album. Appreciate the essence.”

Also check out:
“Confessions Part 1”
“Throwback”

Dave Hollister,  Chicago ’85…The Movie (2000)

I have no problem declaring right here, right now, that Dave Hollister’s sophomore effort is one of the most unappreciated R&B albums ever. EVER. In an era when R&B was beginning to lose its way, Dave leaned on the soulful Motown sounds and themes and updated them for a new generation of fans. This album is supremely slept-on.

Also check out:
“I’m Not Complete”
“Take Care of Home”

Now, it’s your turn. Email soulinstereoblog@gmail.com  hit me up on Twitter @etbowser, or stop by the comments section and share your Flashback Friday album. Leave a couple of sentences describing what makes it so great. I’ll feature your album on the blog.