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Songstress

by: Anita Baker

Release Date November 18, 1991
This was actually Anita's debut and not the aforementioned Rapture. Good though that also was this to me was her pivotal moment. Although initially released only in the US, the success of Rapture eventually led its release worldwide.

Her voice lacks the smooth finesse of later releases, being less polished in some ways, but this is gutsy, raw soul with real emotion, so much that you can almost get swept away in the orchestrated arrangements.

So many good moments on this wonderful CD - No More Tears though has to be my favourite - for all the reasons stated above. This album rightly deserves its place as a soul classic. All self respecting soul fans should have a copy.