Heart Of The Matter Volume 1

Welcome to the new sound of Andrew Roachford! He blazed his way onto the scene in the late '80s and early '90s with his critically acclaimed and very well received albums 'Roachford' ('88), 'Get Ready' ('91), 'Permanent Shade Of Blue' ('94) and 'Feel' ('97). He was Columbia's biggest selling domestic UK act for over ten years. If further proof were needed, the fact that Andrew Roachford has been approached by such luminaries as Michael Jackson and Chaka Khan to write songs, speaks volumes.

'Heart Of The Matter Vol. 1' features a far more soulful R n' B production style, which has evolved from a career spanning over 10 years and was prompted by his time spent in Philadelphia, where much of the album was written and produced.

The new sound of Roachford has resulted in an album that has the energy and impact of a debut piece of work. This beautifully crafted album is a perfect mixture of upbeat soulful tracks as well as jazzy, laidback tunes. Its smooth production allows Andrew to display his superbly seductive vocals at their simplest and best, particularly evident in lead single 'Love Games'.

Soul man, musician and poet Andrew Roachford has become many things to many people over his long, respected career, but no matter what category you put him in, he'll always find some way of surprising you. 'Heart Of The Matter' sees a rejuvenated Roachford laying down fresh, soulful grooves and painting over the top with his silky vocals. A remarkable "comeback".