Chaka Khan - C.K.
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Artist: Chaka KhanEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
CD Release Date: 1995-08-17
Music Label: Warner Bros UK
Soundtracks:
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
- Soul Talkin'
- It's My Party
- Eternity
- Sticky Wicked
- The End Of A Love Affair
- Baby Me
- Make It Last
- Where Are You Tonite
- I'll Be Around
Music reviews of C.K.
Music Review: Jazzy Chaka
Rating: 4 Stars
Chaka Khan is unique in that some of her albums have a sub-theme of one certain genre of music. 1986's "Destiny" could be considered Chaka's "rock" album; 1984's "I Feel For You" could be Chaka's "dance" album. 1988's "C.K." would then have to be considered Chaka's "jazz" album, not only because there are two jazz songs on the album, but because of the general sound of some of the songs on the album. Not every song is jazz influenced, but many of the songs feature jazz elements. Through the songs "Eternity," "Where Are You Tonite," and "Soul Talkin,'" the harmonies are dissonant and instrumentation is scarce. Two of the songs ("End of a Love Affair," "I'll Be Around") are Billie Holiday classics, but Chaka made them her own with her "blaring" voice and special guests such as George Benson on guitar and Miles Davis on trumpet.Me not being much of a jazz fan, the jazz cuts are not my favourite. I love the 1980's R&B and Pop songs that became hits on the R&B chart--"It's My Party" and "Baby Me." "It's My Party" is not a cover of Leslie Gore's hit, but an original song written by Linda and Cecil Womack. The percussion is instantly catchy during the choruses. "Baby Me" is the sexiest on the album, featuring a longing bass line; it sounds like it could easily been played on Quiet Storm stations. "Soul Talkin'," featuring Bobby McFerrin, was also a single, though it did not chart on the R&B charts. It takes a while to grow on you, as there's not any one certain thing that really jumps out at you. The instruments and the voices eventually come together to produce a semi-memorable if not catchy song. Chaka's cover of the Stevie Wonder classic "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" updates it for the '80's, featuring Steve on harmonica. I just wish Chaka would use better diction when she sings.
The only dud on the album is Prince's nearly-7 minute "Sticky Wicked," once again featuring Miles Davis on trumpet. It's not catchy, it sounds weird, and it goes on too long for my taste. ("Eternity" was another Prince composition, but was previously recorded by Sheena Easton. It's far better, with a mysterious melody and a sensual beat.)
This is generally a more subdued album by Chaka, but one of her better ones. Largely forgotten on the pop charts, it has a certain credibility that other more commercial albums lacked. It once again shows the diversity of Chaka Khan's music that many other artists don't show as easily.
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