Abracadabra Review

07/13/2005 4:26 AM, AMG


Abracadabra is a disheartening latter-day album from ABC, who are attempting to stay modern by incorporating both house and smooth Philly soul flourishes to their sound. Occasionally, the results sound supple and alluring, but the record is undone by a complete lack of strong, melodic songs, as well as what sounds like Martin Fry's indifference to the material. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide