Evolution

Oleta Adams | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 3, 1993)
• Original Release Date: August 3, 1993
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Island / Mercury
• ASIN: B000001DZA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,068 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Talent!, August 6, 2001

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Steven Eldredge (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evolution (Audio CD)

Why Oleta Adams isn't the biggest name in the business is a complete mystery to me, because she is an absolute force of nature. The voice never ceases to amaze me: deep, rich, smoky, powerful, with a soaring quality and an ability to express the deepest emotions. I can't say that I like every song on this album equally, but most of them are terrific. I realised today as I was driving on an out-of-state road trip that this album and Oleta's first album "Circle Of One" are always the first things I pack in my travel bag, and the first CDs that go into the CD player in the rental car, or on the beach, and it has been that way since the albums first came out.

If you haven't heard Oleta Adams, don't wait another day. Life is way too short!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JUST HAVE TO HEAR HER VOICE, August 11, 2003

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SHANGO-JAMAL LEWIS (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evolution (Audio CD)

This CD has to be the most consistent of any I have heard in years. From the very first song, MY HEART WON'T LIE, you are compelled and amazed. Special moments are endless, but particularly stellar are her covers of JUST DON'T WANT TO BE LONELY and NEW YORK STATE OF MIND. Here, she displays the height and depth of her incredible range; thick like a milkshake, yet smooth as a Chardonay. The show stopper has GOT to be I JUST HAD TO HEAR YOUR VOICE. Testimony to the truest disposition of love gone but not quite forgotten. Dancers wil be drawn to EASIER TO SAY GOODBYE and the more mellow, LOVER'S HOLIDAY. EVOLUTION is a playful melody that begs us to reconsider everything. Just before she it brings home, she toasts true romance once again with THE DAY I STOP LOVING YOU. Lastly, Oleta inspires you with an uplifting gospel feel on WINDOW OF HOPE. This CD should leave you transfixed. Like a fine culinary experience, it gets better with each bite. BON APETITE!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh! Oleta!! What a Soul Diva!!!, May 29, 2005

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Beverly Praiswater - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evolution (Audio CD)

Oleta Adams has one of those voices that reaches down into the depths of your being. She is uniquely talented in her song writing as well. Six songs on this cd are all hers! And if that isn't enough, she also masters the keyboards and piano on all but one of these numbers.

The opening song, "My Heart Won't Lie" is a gorgeous rich ballad that Oleta wrote and sings. Her vocal on "Hold Me For A While" is so gorgeous it will send shivers throughout. Oleta pulls out all of the stops on James Taylor's "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight". This song also features David Sanborn on the alto sax. "When Love Comes To The Rescue" is one of Oleta's best original compositions. There is a wonderful flugelhorn solo by Chuck Findley which is not to be missed! Oleta's original "Easier To Say Goodbye" is a hot cooking revival number that is over 6 1/2 minutes long! This number also features an outstanding guitar solo from Michael Landau (who appears on all songs but one on this cd). And as a bonus, there is a rhythm solo from bassist Freddie Washington and drummer Richie Stevens. "New York State of Mind" oozes with Oleta's sensual singing. And her keyboards smolder! The addition of Chuck Findley on trumpet and Tom Scott on tenor sax just bring the temperature up even further!!

Oleta Adams' brilliant talent shines throughout this cd. Originally recorded in '93, these songs are timeless! Very much a treasure for those who appreciate the finer music in life.