Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Download not available
Language available : english
Few mainstream artists can keep the lazy release schedule Don Hathaway's daughter does and retain a strong fan base. It's been a whole decade since Lalah Hathaway released one of her own albums and half that long since she joined Joe Sample for The Song Lives On. It's her warm voice, smooth delivery, and allegiance to fad-free R&B that keeps the faithful patiently waiting. Delivering on all counts, Outrun the Sky is a fan's dream and the singer's best showcase since her debut. While The Song Lives On was more ambitious and in turn brought more fans, Outrun the Sky is a better showcase. Not only does Hathaway cover a wider spectrum of tones and moods but she also producers and writes most of the highlights of the album. Her stream-of-consciousness lyrics for the title track give a more personal picture of the artist and paint her as an approachable dreamer who's as unsure as anyone. Hathaway's inspired writing is responsible for many of the other warm and reflective winners but it's the closing "Boston" that best illustrates how this husky voiced siren can conjure up a cosmopolitan song and deliver it with heart. Including her smoky take on Luther Vandross' "Forever, for Always, for Love" from the Forever, for Always, for Luther tribute is the icing on this cool cake. The ballad-heavy album still has its fair share of grooves that are rooted in R&B but the overall easy temperament isn't going to alienate any of Hathaway's smooth jazz converts. Nice to have her back; here's to a shorter wait next time.
© David Jeffries /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From 13,50€/month
Mike City, Composer - Lalah Hathaway, Writer, MainArtist - Michael C. Flowers, Writer
Lalah Hathaway, Writer, MainArtist - Vivian Sessoms, Composer, Writer - Chris Parks, Composer, Writer
Mike City, Composer - Lalah Hathaway, MainArtist - Michael C. Flowers, Writer
Rex Rideout, Composer - Luther Vandross, Writer - Lalah Hathaway, MainArtist - Bud Harner, Composer
Mike City, Composer - Lalah Hathaway, MainArtist - Michael C. Flowers, Writer
Lalah Hathaway, Composer, Writer, MainArtist
David Delhomme, Composer, Writer - Lalah Hathaway, Composer, Writer, MainArtist
Lalah Hathaway, MainArtist - Vivian Sessoms, Composer, Writer - Chris Parks, Composer, Writer
Lalah Hathaway, Writer, MainArtist - Vivian Sessoms, Composer, Writer - Chris Parks, Composer, Writer - Wondress Hutchinson, Writer
David Delhomme, Composer, Writer - Lalah Hathaway, Composer, Writer, MainArtist
David Delhomme, Composer, Writer - Lalah Hathaway, Composer, Writer, MainArtist
David Delhomme, Composer, Writer - Lalah Hathaway, Composer, Writer, MainArtist
Lalah Hathaway, Composer, Writer, MainArtist
Albumbeschreibung
Few mainstream artists can keep the lazy release schedule Don Hathaway's daughter does and retain a strong fan base. It's been a whole decade since Lalah Hathaway released one of her own albums and half that long since she joined Joe Sample for The Song Lives On. It's her warm voice, smooth delivery, and allegiance to fad-free R&B that keeps the faithful patiently waiting. Delivering on all counts, Outrun the Sky is a fan's dream and the singer's best showcase since her debut. While The Song Lives On was more ambitious and in turn brought more fans, Outrun the Sky is a better showcase. Not only does Hathaway cover a wider spectrum of tones and moods but she also producers and writes most of the highlights of the album. Her stream-of-consciousness lyrics for the title track give a more personal picture of the artist and paint her as an approachable dreamer who's as unsure as anyone. Hathaway's inspired writing is responsible for many of the other warm and reflective winners but it's the closing "Boston" that best illustrates how this husky voiced siren can conjure up a cosmopolitan song and deliver it with heart. Including her smoky take on Luther Vandross' "Forever, for Always, for Love" from the Forever, for Always, for Luther tribute is the icing on this cool cake. The ballad-heavy album still has its fair share of grooves that are rooted in R&B but the overall easy temperament isn't going to alienate any of Hathaway's smooth jazz converts. Nice to have her back; here's to a shorter wait next time.
© David Jeffries /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 01:03:55
- Main artists: Lalah Hathaway
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Mesa BlueMoon Recordings
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B Soul
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.