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Proving once again that showcasing a diva's vocal abilities is only as good as the talented producers behind the mixing board, Midnight Lounge is a fine return to form and finds Jody Watley going back to her deep clubbing roots. It's a refreshing change of pace, forgoing the commercial club sounds her career has been synonymous with and replacing them with some of the finest deep house producers in the genre. Midnight Lounge makes no bones about its identity right from the immediate onset, enlisting deep house veteran Dave Warrin to produce two of the album's most sensual tracks ("Whenever" and "Photographs") and setting up longtime collaborators Masters at Work (with special guest jazz legend Roy Ayers) for the most upbeat track on the album. Positively charged lyrics set among lush production are the norm for each track, giving it more of a feeling of something to listen to after a big night out or during a great night in. And while the uptempo/downtempo sequencing of songs can be a bit abrupt, the quality more is than compensatory, with very little filler (perhaps the cover of Peter Gabriel's classic "Don't Give Up" is unnecessary) to speak of throughout. Bonus remixes appear at the end of the CD and retain the high quality set forth throughout the initial record. A welcome return to one of dance music's most prominent divas. ~ Rob Theakston
Tony Kaldeck, Martin Shaw (trumpet); John Wheeler (trombone); Josh Milan (Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards); Barney McCall (keyboards); Roy Ayers (vibraphone); Ron Trent (drums, programming); Dave Karasony (drums).
Recorded at I.B.S. Studios, Los Angeles, California and Masters At Work, Platinum Audio Studios, New York, New York.
Producers include: Jody Watley, Dave Warrin, Louie Vega, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, Ron Trent.
Personnel: Chris Standring, Michael Ciro, John Warrin (guitar); John Scarpulla, Mornington Lockett (saxophone); Martin Shaw (trumpet); John Wheeler (trombone); Barney McCall, Josh Milan (keyboards); Roy Ayers (vibraphone); Dave Karasony (drums); Rodney Lee (programming); Ron Trent (drum programming).
Audio Mixers: Jay-J; Ron Trent.
Audio Remixers: Dave Warrin; Kimani Wilson.
Recording information: I.B.S. Studios, Los Angeles, CA.
Editor: Albert Cabrera.
Photographer: Michael Walls.
Arrangers: Dave Warrin; Ron Trent.
Personnel: Jody Watley (vocals, arranger); Rodney Lee (various instruments, programming); Kimani Wilson, Dave Warrin (various instruments); Mike Ciro, Chris Standing (guitar); John Scarpulla, Mornington Lockett (saxophone);
Mojo (Publisher) (4/03, p.106) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...A coherent and well-crafted set dominated by spacey electronica..."
Jody's Back Compared to earlier releases, this one's a little slow. Miss the big dance hits! Submitted by a reviewer (Tupelo MS, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A MUST HAVE FOR FANS AND MUSIC LOVERS !! Cool music, great lyrics and voice...a real winner of a CD crafted by the talented Miss Jody Watley! It is great to see that great music can exist outside the Commercial Top 40 Charts...good on ya Jody for creating a collection of interesting fusion that reflect the new sounds of the new millenium!! If you love Naked Music and Everything But The Girl, you will adore this Midnight Lounge... Submitted by raphbeh (Bendigo Vic. Australia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Jody Watley:"Midnight Lounge." Jody Watley's Midnight Lounge;A Definitive Collection From A Timeless Artist;Reinventing Herself;Always Ahead Of Her Time;Her Sound Has Progressive Prowess;This Is The Collection Jody Watley Will Be Remembered By;Innovative;Fresh;Poetic; Beautiful;A New Direction;Eloquent;Yet Powerful;
-Teach Solais Submitted by seanmichaelmore (Reno,Nv) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Welcome Change For One Of The Greatest Pop Divas Jody Watley was one of the most popular pop artists of the late 80's. She was one of the queens of New Jack Swing, house and r&b, genres that dominated popular music at the end of the decade. Her 2002 comeback "Midnight Lounge" is definately the strongest material in her catalouge. There's no weak song here. Best of the best are: title track, groovy "Whenever", 70's inspired "I Love To Love", and her rendition of Peter Gabriel's "Don't Give Up", that becomes here a very personal statement about her shattered career. Submitted by Piotr (Poland) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Back with a bang! Superb production. Excellent songs and a brilliant voice, what more can I say. This is one serious album. Forget the GB/US labels who are too scared to release talented artists albums, the Japanese are stealing our talent and producing brilliant music. Long may it continue.
If you like soul andor R & B and have enjoyed the past glories this genre brings, BUY THIS ALBUM! Submitted by a reviewer (Houghton Regis England) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
Jody's Back
A MUST HAVE FOR FANS AND MUSIC LOVERS !!
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