On
Falling Forward,
Julia Fordham proves once again that her vocal deftness and range are truly formidable forces.
Fordham even supplies the background vocals on all of the songs except "River," creating a polished sound with the help of co-producer
Larry Klein. The album has an even-tempered ambience to it, rarely rising above or falling below the fault line which formulates a graceful fluidity throughout the 11 tracks. While the jazzy adult contemporary-type arrangements may lack ingenuity, the versatility and layers of
Fordham's angelic voice are more than enough to carry the album. ~ Erik Crawford