The Fabulous Harmonaires Next Door Heaven (CD)

(Crow Records) 15 tracks

The Fabulous Harmonaires – Next Door Heaven is an interesting release for listeners and collectors who enjoy soul, R&B and vocal-driven American music beyond the standard catalogue names. The album dates from 2005 and features Billy Kaye in several musical roles. He is credited as producer, engineer, bass vocalist, rhythm guitarist and group member, making his contribution an important part of the project. For collectors, that combination of vocal performance and hands-on studio involvement makes Next Door Heaven a particularly worthwhile discovery. Rather than being another familiar greatest-hits title, this is the kind of release that can add something less predictable to a soul and R&B collection. Anyone interested in exploring lesser-known recordings and musicians should take a closer look at The Fabulous Harmonaires. Next Door Heaven offers a chance to discover a release that sits outside the most obvious mainstream selections. FOMO for collectors and listeners who are always looking for something a little harder to find.