George Benson- 20/20-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records Inc., Warner Bros. Records Inc., Specialty Records Corporation, Yellow Brick Road Music, Neropub, Tomjon, Music Cor
• Catalog number: 1-25178
• Country: US

George Benson’s 20/20 offers a polished blend of smooth jazz and soulful balladry, highlighted by graceful guitar work and lush arrangements. Produced by Russ Titelman and Michael Masser, the album features contributions from top-tier musicians like Steve Ferrone and Dave Weckl, with synthesizer textures from James Newton Howard and Randy Waldman enriching the sound. Tracks like "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" and "Please Don't Walk Away" reveal Benson’s ability to marry accessible melodies with sophisticated musicianship, while the careful arrangements by Robbie Buchanan and Gene Page add a refined layer to the overall experience. It’s an album that rewards focused listening and shows Benson’s skill in balancing acoustic intimacy with studio polish. This 1985 pressing on vinyl presents the album in its original format, suitable for collectors who appreciate the era’s production values and the tactile engagement of records. The vinyl here is in very clean condition with only minor surface marks that won’t distract from playback, reflecting a well-cared-for copy. The 12-inch format allows ample room for the sonic details, from Rob Mounsey’s vocoder touches to Ralph Burns’ conducting, to come through clearly. If you’re drawn to Benson’s blend of jazz guitar and smooth production, this pressing offers a reliable window into his mid-80s sound without the need to squint at digital files. After all, few things beat hearing "20 / 20" in the round, even if you don’t have perfect vision.

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