The Sweet Keeper

Tanita Tikaram

Released on 12/09/1988 by Rhino
Main artists: Tanita Tikaram
Genre: Pop

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Tanita Tikaram's debut, Ancient Heart, was a surprise worldwide smash. For her follow-up, the British singer brings much of the same cast back, including Rod Argent and Peter Van Hooke who again co-produce. The result is much the same as the first go round. Musically, The Sweet Keeper is fairly unadventurous -- melodic, jazz-inflected adult pop with touches of folk. The only real moments that resonate are the tracks on which Sonny Landreth adds guitar. Lyrically, Tikaram is somewhat impenetrable, often going in circles that are so personal they leave the listener baffled. However, it's hard to resist that voice, husky and sounding more world-wise than her years. If it weren't for her voice, The Sweet Keeper would be easy to disregard. As things are, it's worth a listen, especially the Tikaram's hushed delivery on "It All Came Back Today."

© Tom Demalon /TiVo

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The Sweet Keeper

Tanita Tikaram

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Once and Not Speak

00:04:46

Tanita Tikaram, MainArtist - Tikaram Tanita, Composer - Peter Van Hooke, Producer, Mixer - Rod Argent, Producer, Mixer - Simon Hurrell, Mixer, Engineer

Thursday's Child

00:03:55

Tanita Tikaram, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist

It All Came Back Today

00:06:03