The second and most common
Bob Thompson album,
Mmm Nice! provides the same
Esquivel-like, quirky instrumentals with wordless choruses, a style established in his debut. "Playboy" can be thought of as his signature tune, at least in theme. "Playboy," "Joie de Vivre," and "Mmm, Nice!" are the three originals, and -- probably not coincidentally -- the best tracks in this "romping holiday." For fans of light instrumental pop of this era, any
Bob Thompson (this
Bob Thompson, not the jazz musician) is worth picking up, and
Mmm Nice! is nearly on par with his best. [BMG reissued this LP as an import-only CD in 2006.] ~ Tony Wilds