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Released 1990

Clarence Carter entered the 1990s sounding very much like he had in the 1960s. While the O'Jays, Gladys Knight and other soul survivors had turned to urban contemporary songs in the '80s, Carter refused to change his style. Though Between a Rock and a Hard Place and other albums he's done for Ichiban Records have their share of keyboards and synthesizers, there's no mistaking the fact that the Montgomery, Alabama native's forte was still southern-style soul music. Though the album isn't quite on a par with Touch of Blues, a 54-year-old Carter demonstrates that his powers hadn't decreased on down-home offerings like "Pickin' Em Up, Layin' Em Down," "If You See My Baby" and the humorous "Things Ain't like They Used to Be." A remake of Carter's '60s hit "Too Weak to Fight" pales in comparison to the original version, but gratefully, this CD has more strengths than weaknesses. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

TRACKS

1. Things Ain't Like They Used to Be
2. The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back
3. I Ain't Leaving, Girl
4. Too Weak to Fight
5. Pickin' Em up, Layin' 'Em Down
6. I'm Between a Rock and a Hard Place
7. I've Got a Thing for You Baby
8. If You See My Lady
9. Love Building

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