Lisa Stansfield

Lisa Stansfield | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 29, 1997)
• Original Release Date: July 29, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arista
• ASIN: B000002VNO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,324 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

After a hiatus of several years, Lisa Stansfield released her self-titled CD, a collection of soulful musings and R&B rumblings. Heralded by many as the white queen of soul, Stansfield rises to the occasion with songs like "Never Gonna Fall," "The Real Thing," and "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up." Her smooth voice effortlessly coaxes every drop of emotion out of each song with an admirable and classy restraint. Nowhere is this more evident than in the neo-torch numbers, "I'm Leavin'" and "I Cried My Last Tear, Last Night." The album ends with the bootleg mix of her earlier hit, "People Hold On." A juggernaut of a bass line rumbles underneath, also approximated in Tori Amos's dance mix of "Professional Widow." Stansfield's voice glides over the infectious house groove, making the cut a dance floor staple. --Steve Gdula

Product Description

Reissue of 1997 album includes three bonus tracks: 'People Hold On' (Bootleg Mix), 'Breathtaking' (from the single 'Don't Cry For Me') & 'Baby Come Back' (from the Japanese version of Lisa Stansfield), packaged in a slim jewel case. Arista. 2005. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lisa is amazing an a force to be reckoned with !!!!!!!!!!!11, June 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lisa Stansfield (Audio CD)

When I first heard Lisa Stansfield, I was in the U.S. Army, stationed in Nuernberg, Germany. I was at a German club, and the song "Around The World" came on. I became a true fan of Lisa Stansfield. She is so amazing and truly a DIVA. Commenting on another review, she requires no gimmicks. When you are true to your profession, and believe deeply in your heart, all good things will come. GOD knows Lisa heart, and she will definitely gain the recognition she deserves. All three albums are fabulous. Even though the first album will always be my favorite, the third album displays her versatility, and diversity and definitely all the soul she possesses. No one can touch Lisa because she is real with hers. She does not need hip hop stars, or rap artists to get her music out. When your music begins straying from your original platform, and does not possess your feel, but you are trying to sell records, you are a sell out. Lisa Stansfield is beautiful and a talented artist. Her voice is mesmerizing, and so sultry. I recommend all three of her albums. Her first will get the the party started, the second will assist in you realizing you are ALL WOMAN, and the third will make your man or any man want you even more. Remember..............Somewhere In Time!!!!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar set finds Stansfield at the height of her powers, August 19, 1998

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John Jones "Musician" (Chicago IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lisa Stansfield (Audio CD)

From the seductive midtempo of the opening track, "Never Gonna Fall," to the sweaty house rhythms of the closer, "People Hold On," this project finds Lisa Stansfield in top form. She shows her love for 70's soul on two wonderful reamkes: Barry White's "Never Never Gonna Give You Up" and Phyllis Hyman's "You Know How to Love Me," which both succeed not only in being respectable to the originals but also in being unique artistic statements for Lisa. "The Real Thing" uses a familiar Lisa chord progression without sounding redundant, thanks in part to an irresistible hook and slick production. "I'm Leavin" is one of the great underrated soul ballads of recent years, and the gently brilliant "Don't Cry for Me" shows that not all straight-ahead pop is pure schmaltz. Like all Stansfield projects, the album could have been trimmed down by a couple of tracks, most notably the hip-hop lite "The Very Thought of You" and the routine ballad "Got Me Missing You." But listen to the sleazy funk of "The Line" and the acoustic revelation that is "Footsteps" and it's clear that Lisa has reached yet another artistic plateau. Sadly, this album will never get the commercial attention it deserves, but today's hard-edged divas that are selling so many records on the strength of gimmick could take a lesson from a true and unique vocal artist like Lisa. To quote track two, this is the real thing.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Music for the 2000's, April 6, 2005

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Stephen J. Dumont "Freakazoid" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lisa Stansfield (Audio CD)

I really wish Lisa had come out onto the music scene nowadays. Back when she did come out, her style of music was not really in the American mainstream, but now, woohoo. I know that if "All Around the World" was released as a single now it would hit the top of the charts and that all of her cds to follow would hit the number one spots on all the charts. I think that listeners as a whole are tired of singers and bands that sound all the same and are lookin for a breath of fresh air. Lisa Stansfield is exactly that. This cd showcases her singing abilities perfectly. From the powerful ballads to the blood pumping numbers, this cd is what america needs now. All of her cds are in their own way different, but Lisa remains the same on all of em. Why not give her a try and see if I am wrong america, what have you got to lose?