Future Perfect is a polished work of skillfully crafted pop music. Give this disc a spin and you’ll be shaking “it” (or at least snapping your fingers) in no time at all. NYC-based Michelangelo wrote all the tracks, and performs lead vocals and keyboard work. His band is equally adept and the playing is tight.

The pace slows on a few numbers in the middle of the album, such as the ballads “Crazy Girl” and “Linger.” Michelangelo has a smooth voice, which works equally well with Jamiroquai-type funk or with bluesier numbers. Some of the keyboard parts and songwriting, too, touch upon the jazz-rock quality Steely Dan made so famous. Michelangelo is ably keeping such music alive.