by Andrew Hamilton
It's a shame that LPs have gone the way of the dinosaur, as Andris Kikutus' striking cover -- displaying Wright in a dashing red outfit -- is best appreciated in large scale. The nine tracks inside aren't half bad, either. Wright sounds as good as ever on the agonizing &After the Rain,& the plaintive &No Pain, No Gain,& and &Unsolicited Advice.& She stays current with &Miami Groove,& without losing any of the grip that has kept her musically viable for nearly 35 years.