Marcus Miller
followed his debut LP,
Suddenly
, with this self-titled
PRA
/
Warner Bros.
album released during summer 1984. His fusion of funk/R&B/jazz is well-balanced on this effort and better represents his formidable talents as a bassist/songwriter/producer/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist. The high-energy
"My Best Friend's Girlfriend"
charted R&B and became a dance hit with its 12" version becoming a post-release favorite. Funk workouts like
"Unforgettable"
and
"Juice"
are balanced by crystalline ballads
"I Know the Perfect Guy,"
"Is There Anything I Can Do,"
"Nadine."
[Some of the songs are listed on the 2000
JVC
CD
The Best of Marcus Miller
.] ~ Ed Hogan