Well into this third decade crafting signature songs of our time, churning out chart topping mega-hits with ease, Paul Hardcastle adds another branch to his musical tree, one that is again bearing delicious fruit. VII while it carries all of the hallmarks that have come to define his unique style and sound, takes a decidedly different approach, with the focus on serving up compelling sonic instrumental soundscapes and less about vocals. This is Hardcastles wheelhouse and nobody does it better. Paul brings daughter Maxine and son Paul Hardcastle Jr. along for the ride, providing just the right accents in all the right places. Pull up under the Hardcastle tree, pick yourself a piece and savor the fruits of this fabulous labor.