At its best, “The Total Bent” feels more like an ecstatic combination of revival meeting and rock concert. “The Total Bent” can get a little fuzzy when it comes to the details of its story. Playing the preacher is the vibrant Vondie Curtis Hall, who seems to shine with a righteous light when he sings. Meanwhile, Marty turns a couple of fellows sneaking into the recording studio into his backup singers and dancers, and begins recording himself. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMr. Hall sings with a seductive purr that can rise to soaring, soulful heights.

Source: New York Times May 25, 2016 20:30 UTC