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Direct from the popular synth-pop band the Eurythmics, Annie Lennox spreads her artistic wings on DIVA. An impressive solo debut, DIVA runs the gamut from rock epic to confessional ballad.
Depending on the song's sentiment, Lennox can be commanding or gentle, icy or tender. Always in control of the intricate dynamics, she is a diva who knows how to work through the subtleties of a lyric while soaring through demanding vocals.
"Why" is a soul-bearing narrative, building and bursting with passion and regret. Other highlights include the staccato string-driven "Walking On Broken Glass," the foot-tapping "Little Bird" and the languid, bluesy "Cold." There's a humorous CD bonus track, the straight-outta-the-'30s "Keep Young And Beautiful" ("...if you want to be loved...").
Lennox's lyrics are sharp and insightful, and bode well for a substantial solo career. Even a potentially over-the-top ode like "Precious" works because of her credible delivery and Whitney-worthy vocals. Lennox definitely moves up to the rank of DIVA, without the vain vocal histrionics that often accompany that title.
Live Recording
Principally recorded at Mayfair Studios, London, England.
Personnel: Annie Lennox (vocals, keyboards); Stephen Lipson (guitar, keyboards, programming); Kenji Jammer (guitar); Gavin Wright (violin); Peter-John Vettese (recorder, keyboards, programming); Dave Defries (trumpet); Ed Shearmur (piano); Marius De Vries (keyboards, programming); Paul Moore (keyboards); Doug Wimbish (bass); Keith LeBlanc (drums); Louis Jardim (percussion); Steve Jansen (programming).
Rolling Stone (5/13/99, p.56) - Included in Rolling Stone's "Essential Recordings of the 90's."
Rolling Stone (6/25/92, p.41) - 3.5 Stars - Very Good - "...state-of-the-art soul pop...sonically gorgeous...her most mature music yet...the album's sure, smooth funk confirms that among blue-eyed soulsisters, she ranks high..."
Spin (7/92, p.75) - Highly Recommended
Q (1/93, p.72) - Included in Q's list of the 50 Best Albums Of 1992.
Q (5/92, p.79) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...a consistent blend of artistry and popular appeal...has the austere beauty of early Eurythmics..."
Musician (7/92, p.97) - "...a fairly bold experiment..."
New York Times (Publisher) (9/11/92, p.C24) - "...On her first solo album, she emerges as a more vulnerable flesh-and-blood singer and songwriter still working around the edges of pop-soul..." Diva Music | Category | Rock Albums, R&B CDs, Pop, Rock/Pop, Soul/R&B | | Label | Arista | | Orig Year | 1992 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1614  | | CD Universe Part number | 1110182 | | Catalog number | 18704 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 12, 1992 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Stephen Lipson | | Engineer | Heff Moraes | | Recording Time | 50 minutes | | Personnel | Gavyn Wright - violin
Annie Lennox - vocals, keyboards
Annie Lennox - vocals, keyboards
Peter-John Vettese - recorder, keyboards, programming
Louis Jardim - percussion
Steve Jansen - programming
Stephen Lipson - guitar, keyboards, programming
Ed Shearmur - piano
Kenji Jammer - guitar
Paul Moore - keyboards
Dave Defries - trumpet
Also: Doug Wimbish, Marius De Vries, Keith LeBlanc |
Diva Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   DIVA AND SOME!!!
ANNIE REALLY MAKES A SPLASH IN THE MUSIC BUZZ WITH HER FIRST SOLO ALBUM AFTER LEAVING THE EURITMICS. THE FIRST SONG "WHY" IS A DRAMATIC BALLAD THAT JUST HITS YOU BECAUSE OF HER STRONG POWERFUL VOICE MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR WITH HER EMOTIONS COMPLETELY! HER 2ND "WALKING ON BROKEN GLASS" IS ANOTHER WONDERFUL HIT ON THIS CD. BASICALLY ALL THE SONGS ARE GREAT WITH ONLY A COUPLE OF EXCEPTIONS BUT THATS ALOT FOR ONE ALBUM TO CONTAIN SO MANY HIT! ANNIE LENNOXES-DIVA-I'M A DEVOUT DIVA LOVER!
Submitted by DRADELBUG (HOUSTON, TX., USA)
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Without musical soul
No, it is not about Annie - she is ok here. I do not like artificial production which destroys some of songs. Could be really better with more real music in the background.
Submitted by audi0na (Denmark)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  annie lennox will never top this one!
one of the greatest CD's ever---the thing about it is that it is nothing
like the Eurythmics---i love the
eurythmics but this CD is serious
business----every song a masterpiece-
annie lennox is a genius on this one
Submitted by nat (hoover, alabama)
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Wow, Wow and Wow
Rising out from the shadows of her past, she's renewed and powerful as never before. This first solo record by Annie is outstanding, ranging from the survivor song "Walking On Broken Glass" to the real life eye opener of "Legend In My Living Room". This song is the absolute best on the album.
The tones are darker and more sorrowful than anything the Eurthmics ever did, and Annie's vocal is absolutely fabulous.
Submitted by a reviewer (Denmark - (Europe))
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