180-gram vinyl. Raptureis the second album by the American vocalist Anita Baker. It was released in 1986, becoming her breakout album, selling over 8 million copies worldwide (of which 5 million in the US) and earning her two Grammy Awards. It produced one moving hit after another, including "Sweet Love," "Caught up in the Rapture", "Same Ole Love," and "No One in This World."
From the opening piano chords of 'Sweet Love', you know there is a good song coming. Ex-Chapter 8 vocalist Baker has an effortless delivery that swoops and dips like a swallow. 'Sweet Love' is just one of those soul songs that people who say they don't like soul music like. The choice of material is superb, and heart-tugging songs such as David Lasley's 'You Bring Me Joy' or Ken Hirsch and Marti Sharron's 'No One In The World' are only beaten by Baker's voice. The slower material is stronger and only 'Watch Your Step' and 'Same Ole Love' fail to hit the spot, simply because of the mood the other tracks set.
Personnel includes: Anita Baker (vocals); Greg Phillingaines (keyboards); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion).
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Soul & Funk
- 180 Gram Pressing
- Label: Music On Vinyl
- MOVLP809, Elektra
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TRACKS
A1 Sweet Love 4:26
A2 You Bring Me Joy 4:24
A3 Caught Up In The Rapture 5:07
A4 Been So Long 5:07
B1 Mystery 4:56
B2 No One In The World 4:10
B3 Same Ole Love 4:05
B4 Watch Your Step 4:54
