Music review: Richard Marx – ëƵLimitlessëƵ
Richard Marx certainly proves he doesnëƵt place limits on his career with his latest album.
The Chicago native burst on the music scene in 1987 with his self-titled debut effort that produced delightful pop gems such as ëƵShouldëƵve Known Better,ëƵ ëƵDonëƵt Mean Nothing,ëƵ ëƵHold On to the NightsëƵ and ëƵEndless Summer Nights.ëƵ
Marx sealed his success two years later with the release of ëƵRepeat Offender.ëƵ The sophomore effort featured the smooth-voiced singer-songwriter delivering more sophisticated pop nuggets perfectly suited for radio and MTV.
After spending nearly four years writing and recording the new material for his 12th solo offering, the results are unquestionably rewarding.
Following 2014ëƵs ëƵBeautiful Goodbye,ëƵ ëƵLimitlessëƵ showcases 12 tracks penned by Marx that possess traces of pop, rock and country stylings, highlighted by the 56-year-oldëƵs golden voice.
After selling more than 30 million albums worldwide, Marx continues to craft arrangements filled with plenty of heartfelt emotion, infectious energy and affectionate reflection.
The new album has its share of charming love songs like ëƵLove Affair That Lasts Forever,ëƵ ëƵAll AlongëƵ and ëƵUp All NightëƵ that champion the notion that love conquers all.
ëƵFront Row SeatëƵ is an endearing mid-tempo number that finds Marx surprisingly sounding like Keith Urban as he dishes the details about experiencing the perfect romantic evening by singing, ëƵLetëƵs breathe it in, take it all slow.ëƵ
The title track contains the same sweet sentiments of love heard earlier on ëƵRight Here Waiting,ëƵ MarxëƵs huge 1989 hit and signature song that never leaves a dry eye in the crowd.
Jana Kramer joins Marx and adds a little country flair to the set with a strong performance on ëƵStrong Enough.ëƵ The two singers exhibit a sensual chemistry on this number about a flawed couple unable to let each other go.
The highlight of the album can be found on ëƵNot in Love.ëƵ This tender piano ballad is reminiscent of 10ccëƵs 1975 confessional ëƵIëƵm Not in Love,ëƵ as the declaration fails to match how the heart truly feels.
ëƵLimitlessëƵ spotlights MarxëƵs strong songwriting and engaging vocals that remain unchanged after 33 years, proving time has been a good friend to him and that no matter what his fans do, heëƵll be right here waiting.

