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Burnin'

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With Greatest Hits CDs out there, people often overlook previous albums like this one. "Burnin" includes "I Don't Do Duets", a duet with Gladys Knight that is unavailable on the Greatest Hits compilations. "I Don't Do Duets" shouldn't be missed, and for that I say this CD is worth buying.

Another song not to be missed is "When You've Been Blessed", a feel- good, gospel influenced track. There are also the radio hits like "Somebody Loves You" and "Feels Like Another One", which were popular. They showcase Patti's vocal talent, even if musically they aren't best Patty has to offer.

I enjoy Patti's voice. My favorite song is Duets's with Gladys Knight. "I did it again!" is how it begins. I loved patti a child and as an adult I appreciate her talent more and more....

This album won Patti a GRAMMY AWARD , her first after more than 2 decades in the music business and that is because it is a FANTASTIC album. There are so many highlights on this album, and such a wonderful mix of funk, dance, love songs, gospel and rock, that there is something for everyone to enjoy. There are a number of Patti's biggest hits on here, including the fierce funk number FEELS LIKE ANOTHER ONE, so great I don't even mind the rap by Big Daddy Kane; the beautiful Philly-syled ballad SOMEBODY LOVES YOU BABY that rates at the very top of the echelon of Patti ballads; and the gospelish message song WHEN YOU'VE BEEN BLESSED.

To top off all of those great songs, there is the reunion of LABELLE the group for the first time since their break-up at the end of 1976 with the incredible RELEASE YOURSELF, and believe me, Patti, Nona Hendryx & Sarah Dash do release their trademark blend of funkied rock gospel on this frenzied track. Also, check out the live video of Patti LIVE IN NEW YORK where Patti is joined by Sarah & Nona on this song! If that's not enough PRINCE wrote and produced the amazing I HEAR YOUR VOICE that is just incredibly great - a very manic crazy track with Patti double tracked, adding layer upon layer of her voice for something totally wild. It's the closest Patti ever has come to sounding like the group Labelle on any of her solo works. Leave it to Prince to tap into the inner Patti to push her over the top. The Labelle song & the Prince song alone are worth owning this CD, plus all the other great songs.

The ballads sound more meaningful in context alongside all these other diverse sounds, and there are some classy heartfelt songs like the shimmering I DON'T DO DUETS with Gladys Knight that is very distinguished and fun to hear these 2 friends & legends sing together. And you can not forget the title track BURNIN'. Patti just tears this one up, reaching the soaring heights that she is known for and singing her soul out. This album is Patti at her most soulful, most diverse. There is a reason it earned her a GRAMMY.

If you want to HEAR Patti LaBelle at the top of her game, this album is the one.

Burnin' was the album that finally gave Patti Labelle her long overdue Grammy (she won a second this year, 1999, for her live double album). This is without a doubt some of Labelle's best work. The effort with former Labelle mates Nona Hendryx & Sarah Dash, Release Yourself, is a gem all its own. Somebody Loves You Baby is a love song for the ages, while When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven) is becoming a classic in its own right. The hit Feels Like Another One w/Big Daddy Kane is a classic get down Patti jam. Love Never Dies is a soaring in-your-face ballad. The Bolton & Knight duets are fantastic as well. Along with the albums I'm In Love Again and Flame (also nominated for a Grammy for best R&B Album), this is, without a doubt, Patti's best work to date. Also if you get a chance, check out the companion live video recorded live at New York's Apollo. Surprise guests include her Labelle cohorts Hendryx & Dash along w/Big Daddy Kane.

Patti just gets better and better the longer she's around. On this album, the diva soars like she's never done before and probably will never do again. What makes this album different from her others? It's just different. There's a wide range of material from the funky "Feels Like Another One" to the gosple "When You've Blessed" to the powerhouse ballad of "I Hear Your Voice." Patti also teams up with her old group, Labelle, to make you get up and "Release Yourself." This is a must for every cd collection.

By now you will notice that for each artist that I have reviewed more than a couple of times, I have called one of their albums a Tour de Force.

For me, Burnin is Patti's Tour De Force, and I consider it to be her most consistent studio album. Patti's live shows are so over the top, and eventful that her studio albums can suffer as being a letdown, Burnin lives up to it's name.

This album mixes funk/disco/dance (Feels Like Another One, Release Yourself), Gospel (When You've Been Blessed), and R & B power ballads that burn with fury (Burnin, Somebody Loves You, Crazy Love). As an added attraction she teams up with her friend, Gladys Knight for the duet ironiclly titled, I Don't Do Duets.

Patti released a live album shortly after Burnin was released, and it features SOME of the Burnin tracks done live, but Burnin is a studio work by Patti that should be savored as orignally recorded.

well not her best cd check out winner in you 1986 for that but this cd has classic patti songs like somebody loves you babby and my personl favrite when you been blessed patti kills that song writh her passion and love for god

This remains the best Patti album to date, though 2004's Timeless Journey was phenomenal.

Burnin' is full of great music.

I Hear Your Voice has to be the most amazing "slow burn" song I have ever heard. Written by Prince and whipped up by Miss Patti, this is one of her greatest of all time.

When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven) is one of the most beautiful songs ever. Crazy Love, Saving My Love For You, and Somebody Love You Baby are great slow jams.

On We're Not Making Love anymore, Patti finally found someone other than Michael McDonanld who could stand next to her in the studio and not be blown away. And it's Michael Bolton.

This whole CD is infused with Patti's emotions and some great jams. But this one before any of the compilation albums.

Peace easy.

"Burnin' is a treat for all Patti fans. You will especially appreciate "When You Love Somebody" with Luther and his background singers on back-up vocals. Patti and Gladys jam on "I Don't Do Duets". Real Patti fans will love her high note at the very end of "We're Not Making Love Any More." This album is smokin'. All Patti's music needs is more airplay.

This album can be added to the many successes that Ms. LaBelle has achieved throughout her exceptional career. Burnin' has soothing, and alluring ballads. It also has a foot-stompin' get yo shake-down track with "Feels Like Another One". This album is definitely worth your dollars.