Vernon Garrett
Caught In A Crossfire
2 Bottom Line
3 Drifting Apart
4 Love Me Right
5 If You Can't Help Me Baby
6 Somebody Done Messed Up
7 Don't Make Me Pay For His Mistakes
8 Walkin' The Back Streets And Crying
9 Caught In A Crossfire
Label: Ichiban Records – ICH 1128
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK & US
Released: 1991
Genre: R&B Soul, Blues
Style: Nineties Soul-Blues
Caught In A Crossfire is a 1991 studio album by American soul and blues singer Vernon Garrett, released on the Ichiban label. The album is considered a very consistent work within the soul-blues genre, featuring a perfectly mastered sound and Garrett's deep, gutsy vocals.
The album is a blend of modern electric blues, retro-soul, and traditional soul music. It was produced and supervised by multi-instrumentalist Gary "B.B." Coleman, who helped create a solid and well-produced collection of tracks.
The record is characterized by a strong soul-blues style with convincing titles that highlight Garrett's vocal command and the tight musicianship backing him.
Key tracks often noted from the album include "Bottom Line," "Drifting Apart," "If You Can't Help Me Baby," "Don't Make Me Pay for His Mistakes," and the title track "Caught in a Crossfire".
The general consensus among reviews points to Caught in a Crossfire as an outstanding album that deserved more attention than it received commercially. It is considered a solid, enjoyable record for those who appreciate authentic soul and blues music.