Two years after
Gill's disastrous self-titled debut on Atlantic which lacked "chemistry" between
Gill and producer
Freddie Perren, Atlantic mocks that effort by titling
Gill's new release
Chemistry. These tunes find common ground with
Gill's masculine baritone, and the young crooner sounds alive again. Featured here are tasty selections like "I Can't Wait Til Tomorrow," an urban-jump with a big-band sound, and the lilting "I Found Love."
Linda Creed, the writer of many classics with
Thom Bell, contributes her lyrical talents to three songs, including the moving ballad "Half Crazy," a dramatic, builder that
Johnny nearly goes half crazy singing. There's also "Chemistry," a beautiful midtempo floater with a slick cosmic opening. ~ Andrew Hamilton