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Brenda Russell - Brenda Russell (1979) [2020, Japan]
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Brenda Russell - Brenda Russell (1979) [2020, Japan]
R&B, Soul, Westcoast AOR | EAC Rip | FLAC, Img+CUE+LOG+Scans (PNG) | 34:38 | 359,88 Mb
Label: A&M Records/Universal Music (Japan) | Cat.# UICY-79293 | Released: 2020-12-09 (1979-07-25)
R&B, Soul, Westcoast AOR | EAC Rip | FLAC, Img+CUE+LOG+Scans (PNG) | 34:38 | 359,88 Mb
Label: A&M Records/Universal Music (Japan) | Cat.# UICY-79293 | Released: 2020-12-09 (1979-07-25)
"Brenda Russell" is the self-titled debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Brenda Russell, released on 25 July 1979 by A&M Records on the Horizon label. The album peaked at #20 on the Billboard R&B albums chart. The album was written almost entirely by Russell and produced by Andre Fischer, who was fresh off of a stint as drummer for Rufus. The single, "So Good So Right", reached ##8, 15 and 30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary, Hot Soul Songs and Hot 100 charts, respectively.
~Wikipedia
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Brenda Russell - Brenda Russell (1979) [2020, Japan]
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Upon the release of this album, Brenda Russell was not given the praise she was due. However, as the years have passed, her music has become priceless. This album only featured two single releases: "So Good, So Right" and "Way Back When." The former is a mellow yet jubilant number paced by an acoustic piano and an appealing arrangement. It landed at #15 on the Billboard R&B charts. The latter is a bouncy midtempo number fueled by a stringent string arrangement, peaking at #42. Fortunately, radio and the public picked up on this indelible album. Of the eight selections, none falls short of being exemplary. The most notable songs not released as singles are the progressively jazzy number "In the Thick of It" and the sentimental ballad "If Only for One Night." (Luther Vandross did an outstanding remake of the latter.) All the selections are arranged and produced with a universal appeal. The album was later re-released with the hit single "Piano in the Dark" as a bonus track. Brenda Russell's talent as a musician, writer, arranger, and singer is commendable, as are the efforts of producer André Fischer.
~Review by Craig Lytle
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Brenda Russell - Brenda Russell (1979) [2020, Japan]
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Brenda Russell - Brenda Russell (1979) [2020, Japan]
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Release of this album: 1979, July, 25 [LP A&M Records, Cat.# SP-739, USA]
Release of this CD: 2020, December, 9 [CD A&M Records/Universal Music (Japan), Cat.# UICY-79293 / EAN: 4988031401149]
An A&M Records Release, ℗&© 1979 UMG Recordings, Inc.
International / USM, a Universal Music Company.
Marketed and Distributed by Universal Music LLC.
Made in Japan
Credits:
Mixed By – Al Schmitt
Producer – Andre Fischer
Producer [Associate] – Brenda Dash
Recorded By – John Rhys
Vocals, Written-By [Lyrics, Music] – Brenda Russell
Tracklist:
01. So Good, So Right (03:22)
(Brenda Russell)
02. In The Thick Of It (04:00)
(Brenda Russell)
03. If Only For One Night (04:17)
(Brenda Russell)
04. Way Back When (04:23)
(Brenda Russell)
05. A Little Bit Of Love (04:44)
(Brenda Russell)
06. You're Free (03:37)
(Brenda Russell, Andre Fischer)
07. Think It Over (05:24)
(Brenda Russell, Brian Russell)
08. God Bless You (04:51)
(Brenda Russell)
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