True Spirit
Carleen Anderson
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True Spirit | Carleen Anderson | 4:40 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Morning Loving | Carleen Anderson | 5:36 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mama Said | Carleen Anderson | 4:07 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Ain't Givin' Up On You | Carleen Anderson | 4:24 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Only One for Me | Carleen Anderson | 4:36 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Nervous Breakdown | Carleen Anderson | 7:34 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Secrets | Carleen Anderson | 4:35 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Let It Last | Carleen Anderson | 4:54 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Feet Wet Up | Carleen Anderson | 4:34 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Welcome to Changes | Carleen Anderson | 3:19 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Ian Green's Groove Conclusion | Carleen Anderson | 1:37 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
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.
Customer Reviews
This should have made her a star? What happened
Sometimes it is better to release one classic album (the Chimes is an example) then to release a good album as a debut and never better it. Such was the case with Carleen.
Biography
Born: May, 1957
Genre: R&B/Soul
Years Active: '90s
Top Albums and Songs By Carleen Anderson
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Apparently Nothin' (Circa Mix) | Up To Now - The Best Of Carleen Anderson | 5:19 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Maybe I'm Amazed | Up To Now - The Best Of Carleen Anderson | 4:39 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mama Said | Up To Now - The Best Of Carleen Anderson | 4:09 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Don't Look Back In Anger (Live) | Up To Now - The Best Of Carleen Anderson | 5:12 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Was That All It Was | Music Is Our Way of Life | 4:33 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Mama Said | True Spirit | 4:07 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Nervous Breakdown (Radio Edit) | Up To Now - The Best Of Carleen Anderson | 4:22 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Who Chooses the Seasons (Duet) | The Collection | 5:05 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Let It Last | Up To Now - The Best Of Carleen Anderson | 4:21 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Woman In Me (Single Edit) | Up To Now - The Best Of Carleen Anderson | 4:07 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
- £9.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Dance, House, Easy Listening, Bop, Electronic
- Released: 1994
- ℗ 1994 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
