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Jody Watley's popularity dipped drastically in the '90s, forcing her into the position of making her Atlantic debut, Flower, something of a comeback record. Watley decided to go all the way with the record, hiring an all-star cast of producers -- Malik Pendleton (SWV, Mary J. Blige), Phil Galdston (Vanessa Williams), Masters at Work, Dwayne Wiggins (Tony! Toni! Tone!), Derrick Edmondson, Bryce Wilson (Groove Theory) -- that help bring her sound into the mainstream of the late '90s. Flower presents a more mature Watley, one more concerned with well-crafted, seductive urban soul than dance-pop. It's an attractive sound and, surprisingly, her vocals are rich and nuanced, giving the music the treatment it deserves; she's never sounded better or more assured. Since Watley and the production are both alluring, it's a shame that the songs aren't deserving of such loving treatment. Only a handful of cuts, such as the Pendleton-produced single "Off the Hook," are actually strong, memorable songs, but that doesn't hurt the album considerably because the sound of the record is appealing on its own terms.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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R. Patterson, Writer - Dwayne Wiggins, Composer - Jody Watley, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - D. Wiggins, Writer - Phil Galdston, Producer, Arranger - C. Khan, Writer - T. Maiden, Writer
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer - Kylie Minogue, Writer - Steve Anderson, Writer
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer - Cassandra Lucas, Composer - Charles Pendleton, Composer - Darryl Floyd, Composer
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer - Edmondson, Composer - Watley, Composer
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer, Arranger
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
D. Thomas, Writer - Jody Watley, MainArtist
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer, Arranger
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer, Arranger
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer, Arranger
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer, Arranger - H Berry, Composer - S Selchneider, Composer
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer, Arranger - Derrick Edmondson, Composer
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer, Arranger
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jody Watley, Vocals, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Phil Galdston, Producer - Cassandra Lucas, Composer - Charles Pendleton, Composer - Darryl Floyd, Composer
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
Jody Watley's popularity dipped drastically in the '90s, forcing her into the position of making her Atlantic debut, Flower, something of a comeback record. Watley decided to go all the way with the record, hiring an all-star cast of producers -- Malik Pendleton (SWV, Mary J. Blige), Phil Galdston (Vanessa Williams), Masters at Work, Dwayne Wiggins (Tony! Toni! Tone!), Derrick Edmondson, Bryce Wilson (Groove Theory) -- that help bring her sound into the mainstream of the late '90s. Flower presents a more mature Watley, one more concerned with well-crafted, seductive urban soul than dance-pop. It's an attractive sound and, surprisingly, her vocals are rich and nuanced, giving the music the treatment it deserves; she's never sounded better or more assured. Since Watley and the production are both alluring, it's a shame that the songs aren't deserving of such loving treatment. Only a handful of cuts, such as the Pendleton-produced single "Off the Hook," are actually strong, memorable songs, but that doesn't hurt the album considerably because the sound of the record is appealing on its own terms.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:53:57
- Main artists: Jody Watley
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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