Billy Ocean - City Limit

Though his first LP, Billy Ocean, produced a string of three top-20 hits in the UK, nearly four years would pass before GTO finally released the soulful crooner's sophomore album. The resulting output was a package much earthier and funkier than its predecessor, evidenced by the gritty horns, snazzy bassline, and urging vocals of "What You Doing to Me" and the Latin-tinged, almost-fusion titletrack. Still, there are plenty of pretty moments with remnants of Ocean's earlier sweet-soul sound. Read More