If Words Were Flowers Curtis Harding

“Curtis Harding makes music that exists in both past and present. He’s proudly informed by vintage soul and R&B sounds of the 1960s and ’70s while showing love and respect for contemporary hip-hop and possessing a mindset that’s tuned into the world in 2021. If Words Were Flowers, finds him going from strength to strength, with a set of tunes that deliver an emotional impact while finding him continuing to stretch his musical boundaries. The rich bass, echo-laden guitars, and layers of percussion are familiar from his previous releases, and Harding and producer Sam Cohen have added lush string and horn arrangements and massed vocals on several numbers.” - Mark Deming, AllMusic