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Carleen Anderson had recorded as a member of the Young Disciples and as a backup singer for artists like Bryan Ferry, Paul Weller, and Guru by the time of her debut True Spirit in 1994. It's a self-assured Anderson, and she possesses a warm, soulful voice. She also reveals herself to be capable of temperature raising, orgasmic moans at the end of the (up to that point) Stevie Wonder-like "Morning Loving." True Spirit succeeds in drawing on older R&B vibes and making them sound fresh. Multi-instrumentalist Ian Green (who also produced) gives Anderson musical backdrops that range from bluesy to funky to sultry. The lyrics are literate and sophisticated, balancing a focus on romantic relationships ("Ain't Givin' Up on You," the title track) and socially conscious concerns ("Mama Said," "Nervous Breakdown"). Anderson's vocals are arresting icing on the cake, particularly haunting on the dramatic ballad "Only One for Me." True Spirit is a gorgeous album that constantly draws in the listener, both musically and spiritually.
© Tom Demalon /TiVo
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Ian Green, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - John Lyons For Fishco Studios, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1994 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1994 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
Ian Green, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - John Lyons For Fishco Studios, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1994 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1994 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
Ian Green, Composer, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - John Lyons For Fishco Studios, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1994 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1994 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Ian Green, Composer, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - John Lyons For Fishco Studios, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1994 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1994 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
Ian Green, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Russell, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1994 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1994 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
Ian Green, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Nigel Hitchcock, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidwell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Author, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - John Lyons For Fishco Studios, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
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Ian Green, Producer, Mixer, Piano, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Amanda Drummond, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - John Lyons For Fishco Studios, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nina Bogonas, Harp, AssociatedPerformer - Stephen Hussy, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Jake Rea, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Sua Lee, Strings, AssociatedPerformer
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Marco Nelson, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Mark Nevin, Composer, Guitar, Mellotron, Clapping, AssociatedPerformer - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mick Talbot, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Brendan Lynch, Glockenspiel, Moog Bass, Clapping, AssociatedPerformer - Crispin Taylor, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - John Lyons For Fishco Studios, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brendan Lynch For Lynch Mob Productions, Producer - Norman Jay, Clapping, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1994 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1994 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
Ian Green, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - John Lyons For Fishco Studios, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1994 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1994 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
Ian Green, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Russell, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1994 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1994 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
Ian Green, Composer, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Carleen Anderson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1994 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1994 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Carleen Anderson had recorded as a member of the Young Disciples and as a backup singer for artists like Bryan Ferry, Paul Weller, and Guru by the time of her debut True Spirit in 1994. It's a self-assured Anderson, and she possesses a warm, soulful voice. She also reveals herself to be capable of temperature raising, orgasmic moans at the end of the (up to that point) Stevie Wonder-like "Morning Loving." True Spirit succeeds in drawing on older R&B vibes and making them sound fresh. Multi-instrumentalist Ian Green (who also produced) gives Anderson musical backdrops that range from bluesy to funky to sultry. The lyrics are literate and sophisticated, balancing a focus on romantic relationships ("Ain't Givin' Up on You," the title track) and socially conscious concerns ("Mama Said," "Nervous Breakdown"). Anderson's vocals are arresting icing on the cake, particularly haunting on the dramatic ballad "Only One for Me." True Spirit is a gorgeous album that constantly draws in the listener, both musically and spiritually.
© Tom Demalon /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:49:49
- Main artists: Carleen Anderson
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Circa
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 1994 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
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