Joan Armatrading - Lovers Speak
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Artist: Joan ArmatradingEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2003-03-25
Music Label: Savoy Jazz
Soundtracks:
- Lovers Speak
- Physical Pain
- In These Times
- Waiting
- Prove Yourself
- Fire and Ice
- Love Bug
- Let's Talk About Us
- Ocean
- Tender Trap
- Less Happy More Often
- Crazy For You
- You Made Your Bed
- Blessed
Music reviews of Lovers Speak
Music Review: The Ocean Speaks
Rating: 5 Stars
Most of the music I have by Joan Armatrading is on vinyl. "Whatever's for Us," her debut from 1972, her self titled LP from 1976 & "Show Some Emotion" from 1977. I think my last LP was "The Key" from 1983. I found this CD @ $1 sidewalk sale and was curious what Joan was up to. Wow! What an amazing set this is! This CD is stunning from the opening title track with her booming out, "I wanna learn the language of love." Joan makes "Physical Pain" sound fun as the bass line is so original, "I feel lost; I feel alone; With no desire, I feel numb." "In These Times" is a cousin to John Lennon's "Imagine" with Joan's stately piano punctuating the lofty thoughts, "In these times do you pray to God? In these time everyone needs comfort & would welcome a hand to hold." "Waiting" is a gem that gets your toe tapping with Joan's voice oozing longing, "I'm waiting for you baby." "Prove Yourself" is about as catchy as can be with a sunny message, "You're gonna get married, you're gonna be rich." "Fire & Ice" is stunning track with Joan's counter-melody punctuating the gorgeous music, "I don't wanna go anywhere without you." "Ocean" displays Joan's unique sense of melody in another lovely track, "Like the ocean speaks to the naked man; The rhythm of your heart is like a sonnet." On "Less Happy More Often" Joan's vocals are so bare, so raw, so full of emotion that she breaks your heart. "You Made Your Bed" rocks out, "All of the great little pleasures that you bring get cancelled out by the weird things you do." Other tracks like "Tender Trap," "Crazy for You," & the sweet closer "Blessed" are also excellent. This CD only went to #42 of the independent chart. For as blockbuster rich as this set is in great sounds, it deserves a wide audience. Be part of it! Bravo!
Description of Lovers Speak
2003 album features the trademark soaring ballads & sparkling production that have been the hallmarks of Joan's work. 14 tracks. Denon.Lovers Speak marks not only Joan Armatrading's return to recording after an eight-year hiaturs, but to the stripped down, folk-rock sounds of her earlier years. Armatrading here plays most of the instruments herself, as well as the role of producer, and while she's a fantastic talent,the collection has a few thin spots, both in terms of production and song quality. However, Lovers Speak is a solid enough collection for the true fan, and would serve the novice listener well as an introduction to her more current output. The numerous standouts include the guitar- and percussion-driven title track and "Let's Talk About Us," the heartrending "Less Happy More Often," the beautiful and intimate "Crazy for You," and the introspective "Blessed." "In These Times" is a solemn piano ballad, surprisingly written before the events of 9/11, that makes you want to call your best friend. --Lorry Fleming
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