The pinnacle of mature urban pop, where sophistication and warmth intersect.
This smooth piece weaves together soft arrangements and choruses, and while it incorporates elements of jazz and soul, it is an appealing adult ensemble that is brought together with a light pop sensibility.
The arrangement that envelops the smooth melody line is extremely intricate, with the placement of keys and horns resonating exquisitely. Corinne Drewery's vocals are soft and restrained, yet leave a deep resonance. Based on jazz chords, the album effortlessly blends the clarity of pop with the warmth of soul. The understated structure highlights the perfection of the song, and a quiet tension permeates the entire album. A masterpiece that evokes a human warmth within a sophisticated urban sound.
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13 TRACKS:
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1)
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Better Make It Better
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2)
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Don't Let Yourself Down
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3)
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Ordinary People
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4)
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Mama Didn't Raise No Fool
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5)
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Don't Give Up On A Good Thing
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6)
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Making The Right Move
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7)
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La La (Means I Love You)
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8)
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Feel Free
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9)
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Stop And Think It Over
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10)
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That's The Way It Goes
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11a)
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All In Your Mind
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11b)
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O Pesadelo Dos Autores
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12)
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Low Down Dirty Business
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Producer - Ray Hayden
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Arranged By, Written-By - Andy Connell
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Keyboards - Andy Connell
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Co-producer - Swing Out Sister
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Producer - Swing Out Sister (7)
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Vocals [Additional] - Erica Harrold
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Engineer [Mix] - Mark McGuire
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Vocals [Additional] - Derek Green
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Percussion - Chris Manis
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Engineer [Mix - Assistant] - Luke Gifford
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Vocals [Additional] - Sylvia James
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Trombone - Richard Edwards (2)
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Trumpet, Flugelhorn - John Thirkell
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Saxophone, Flute - Gary Plumley
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Guitar - Tim Cansfield
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Drums - Myke Wilson
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Arranged By, Written-By - Corinne Drewery (1 to 6, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 12)
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Lead Vocals - Corinne Drewery
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Bass Guitar - Derick Johnson
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Engineer [Mix - Assistant] - Jamie Cullam
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Programmed By - Danny Gluckstein
