Impeccable instrumentation, lush arrangements and some of the most silken, in-the-pocket playing since 1976. With a understated touch, this foursome from eastern England renews the fragrant pleasures of vintage funk and soul. Rather than turn in a sweat-drenched pastiche of R&B, The Milk's music is all about gentle timing and elite taste. Of course, having a killer vocalist doesn't hurt. Rick Nunn might be the most convincing blue-eyed soul man since Steve Winwood. Give them a chance and they'll be hitting the spot you assumed only Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers could reach.