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artist: Carleen Anderson
title: True Spirit
date: 1994
label: Circa Records/Virgin
genre: Acid Jazz
rls. date: Jan/004
tracks: 11
bitrate: 192kbps
size: 68,6 MB
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Carleen Anderson had recorded as a member of the Young Disciples and as
a backup singer for artists like Bryan Ferry, Paul Weller, and Guru by
the time of her debut True Spirit in 1994. It's a self-assured Anderson,
and she possesses a warm, soulful voice. She also reveals herself to be
capable of temperature raising, orgasmic moans at the end of the (up to
that point) Stevie Wonder-like "Morning Loving." True Spirit succeeds in
drawing on older R&B vibes and making them sound fresh. Multi-
instrumentalist Ian Green (who also produced) gives Anderson musical
backdrops that range from bluesy to funky to sultry. The lyrics are
literate and sophisticated, balancing a focus on romantic relationships
("Ain't Givin' Up on You," the title track) and socially conscious
concerns ("Mama Said," "Nervous Breakdown"). Anderson's vocals are
arresting icing on the cake, particularly haunting on the dramatic
ballad "Only One for Me." True Spirit is a gorgeous album that
constantly draws in the listener, both musically and spiritually.
- Tom Demalon
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01-True Spirit [04:40]
02-Morning Loving [05:36]
03-Mama Said [04:07]
04-Ain't Givin' Up On You [04:23]
05-Only One For Me [04:36]
06-Nervous Breakdown [07:34]
07-Secrets [04:34]
08-Let It Last [04:53]
09-Feet Wet Up [04:33]
10-Welcome To Changes [03:19]
11-Ian Green's Groove Conclusion [01:37]
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49:52 min
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