Famous for her distinctive takes on gospel-ballad and soul, Oleta Adams releases her brand new album for 2009 "Just like her contemporaries Patti Austin and Anita Baker, Oleta Adams could never go wrong with such grea... more »t vocals" - All About Jazz« less
All Artists:Oleta Adams Title:Let's Stay Here Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label:Koch Records Original Release Date: 1/1/2009 Re-Release Date: 4/21/2009 Genres:Pop, R&B Style:Soul Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC:099923202523
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Famous for her distinctive takes on gospel-ballad and soul, Oleta Adams releases her brand new album for 2009 "Just like her contemporaries Patti Austin and Anita Baker, Oleta Adams could never go wrong with such great vocals" - All About Jazz
CD Reviews
Too Long Gone
David Cady | Jersey City, NJ USA | 04/22/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"What a nice surprise to go to iTunes yesterday to find a new Oleta Adams album! It seems like forever since the last one, and while listening to old Adams is still a pleasure, new material is always welcome. To be honest, I'm not crazy about every song (and wish "Don't Explain" weren't a purely instrumental track), but what's good about "Let's Stay Here" is very good indeed. The album kicks off with a solid, soulful rendition of the standard "Feelin' Good," and finds its way to some great feel-good pop tunes (like "Picture You the Way That I Do") and two or three beautiful smooth jazz ballads (of which "No Way to Love Me" is the best). Oleta's voice is as rich and mellow as ever, although at times she goes into a somewhat unsteady head voice that I don't recall her using before; regardless, it's better and stronger than 9/10ths of the voices out there today. So, welcome back, Oleta! I sincerely hope we don't have to wait another 8 years for the next one."
I've been waiting 8 years for this!
C. Turner | Memphis, TN | 04/26/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Man oh man I hope Oleta does not make me wait this long again! I just got done listening to the album and I say this time and time again, unlike most recording artists, Oleta is consistent with her music. She isn't like your typical artist who puts out one or two very nice albums and then starts to sink underneath with all the popularity. Oleta however does the complete opposite, she keeps striving with better music each time! To anyone who reads this review - BUY THIS ALBUM! I promise you it is totally worth it 5 FREAKING STARS!!!!!! :-D"
Great return for Oleta!
Kiande Jakada | Las Vegas | 05/02/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have loved Oleta Adams since I heard her with Tears For Fears. This cd is amazing, classic Oleta. The voice has not faltered. The songs and arrangements are faultless. Please check this one out. I'm am so glad to have her back, making this kind of music. Only a few artists are still makings music like this (Anita Baker, Will Downing, Phill Perry, Regina Belle, etc). I love it!!!"
Another great CD from Oleta!
cxd | Pennsylvania | 04/22/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is another great CD by Oleta! Her voice is amazing. Standouts for me are "No Way to Love Me" and "Another Day...". I wish she had vocals on "Don't Explain", but for some reason she chose to go instrumental. I saw her in concert a little while ago and she performed the song a cappella, which was truly something to hear!
Keep up the good work Oleta! Come back to the east coast soon!"
Classy Songstress
S. Stokes | 09/28/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Oleta Adams has been one of my top favorite songstresses. When the CD arrived in the mail, I immediately loaded it in my car stereo to listen to while on a three hour drive. Thanks to Oleta, the drive was bearable. Her smooth melodic sound came through the sound system loud and clear. I listened to every track several times and enjoyed every song, although track 6 is my favorite. No disrespect to other artist, but the quality of her voice along with the music makes this release stand above the common digitally generated and enhanced music of today. If you close your eyes, which I did a few times, you could envision yourself sitting in the club watching Oleta perform live on stage. She demonstrates class and elegance in her music and the "Let's Stay Here" release receives my highest rating. I love this CD...Ten songs are good, but 20 would have been better. Give us more Oleta...GIVE US MORE, PLEASE."
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1