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This Could Have Been Angela's Pinnacle for the 80's

Armando M. Mesa | Chandler, AZ | 04/12/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a Bofill title that has been out of circulation for years. Fortunately, I found my copy at a used cd shop for an awesome bargain price.Angela Bofill, born of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, she has never been an R & B singer to really fit or be simply categorized in just that genre (particularly if any of you have heard her first 2 albums from the late 70's). Her early efforts were more GRP light jazz and at times expressed theatrical like production numbers on her early material. She has done background vocal works for numerous artists over the years. But once you hear this songbird's own upfront solo work you will become hooked !Intuition showcases Angela in the late 80's in a very studio and sophisticated polished production-like atmoshpere or surroundings. It was probably one of the last true female soul/R&B albums before the rage of rap and hip-hop, etc. would dominate the airwaves. I almost want to say that this album is on par with Vanessa Williams debut the Right Stuff at about the same time with it's slick production numbers and captivating ballads. However, where William's album was marketed a lot better and got serious music video airplay, Bofill's was purely on the R&B radio stations rotational play list and word of mouth status. It didn't get the recognition it so deserved.The opening track Love Is In Your Eyes is a pure and sassy soulful confection induced uplifting ballad about romance at it's best ! The title track,Intuition, is where the listener can see the typical funky dance hooks of the late 80's but can still manage to capture attention. The rest of the album is pure magic with each track that merits a sure listen whether for toe tapping or a good midnight listen !!!"