Rick Cua - You're My Road (CD)

This is Rick’s first album (1985) on Sparrow Records, trading the Southern grit and midwest oriented rock for a more polished radio friendly AOR sound. Dave Perkins, who played guitar and keys on this project, sits in the producer seat as well. The production is top notch, maybe even flawless. Background vocals are expressive without sounding over-powering. The guitars are given equal distribution with the keys. Overall, the song craft is punchy and inspired. A few of the significant players include drummer Mike Mead, guitarist Peter York and Rob Frazier, who released his noticable debut album a year prior, added background vocals. Digitally remastered re-issue with expanded booklet. (MS)