Never accused of sugar-coating his compositions, blues singer/multi-instrumentalist OtisTaylor's songs are often populated with characters whose emotional landscape is laid barefor all, and the story is often less than pretty. This time however, Taylor's new recording doesthrow some light on the complexities of love in all of its forms. But don't despair, Taylor's 'lovesongs' still take a hard, realistic look at the relative benefits and costs of what is perhaps themost confusing and unnerving of the heart's forces. In addition to Taylor's trademark haunting vocals and simple, stirring "trance blues" guitarriffs, the album again features guest appearances by Irish blues-rock guitarist Gary Moore &pianist Jason Moran.