Mint Condition FROM THE MINT FACTOR

Mint Condition: Stokley (vocals, various instruments), O'Dell (guitars, keyboards, programming, background vocals), Keri Lewis (guitars, keyboards, bass synthesizer, programming, background vocals), Jeffrey Allen (saxophone, horns, piano, keyboards, background vocals), Lawrence Wadell (piano, Hammond B-3, keyboards, background vocals), Ricky Kinchen (bass, guitars, background vocals).
Additional personnel: Cajun Joe (spoken vocals), Jellybean Johnson (guitar), Chris "Daddy" Dave (drums, percussion, background vocals), Master Tee, Popeye, Alyce Paguyo, Heidi Valera, Lisa Dixon (background vocals).
Engineers: Mint Condition, Bradley Yost, Jeff Taylor, Steve Hodge.
Recorded at Flyte Tyme Studios, Edina, Minnesota.
All songs written or co-written by members of Mint Condition.
Personnel: O'Dell (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, drum programming); Keri Lewis (vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, bass synthesizer, drum programming, background vocals); Keri (vocals, guitar, keyboards, drum programming, background vocals); Stokley (vocals, Clavinet, keyboards, synthesizer, drums, djembe, steel pan, percussion, drum programming, background vocals); Chris "Daddy" Dave (vocals, drums, percussion); Ricky K. (vocals, background vocals); Hedi Valera, Alyce Paguyo, Popeye, Master Tee (vocals); Ricky Kinchen (guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, background vocals); Foley, Jellybean Johnson (guitar); Jeffrey (strings, saxophone, piano, keyboards, percussion); Jeff Allen (strings, horns, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards, wind, background vocals); Lawrence Waddell (piano, organ, keyboards, synthesizer); Larry (keyboards); Lisa Dixon (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: David Rideau; Steve Hodge.
Recording information: Flyte Tyme studios, Edina, MN.
Photographer: Jeff Katz.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Keri; Ricky Kinchen; Chris "Daddy" Dave; Jeffrey; Stokley.
Arranger: Mint Condition.
The second release from Mint Condition follows closely on the heels of their successful debut. Principal vocalist Stokely has good presence, projects sincerity and earnestness on love songs, and reflects Stevie Wonder's influence. The backing vocals, arrangements, lyrics and production style aren't overloaded with electronics, strings or any other devices, and they balance a traditional soul sensibility with a 1990s approach. Several numbers are enjoyable, although none are overpowering or remarkable. Sometimes they move into light funk or new jack, but Mint Condition is best at sentimental, breezy love material. ~ Ron Wynn

• Format: CD
• Genre: R&B