Straight From the Heart [Extra tracks, Original recording remastered]

Patrice Rushen | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 18, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
• Label: Elektra/Rhino
• ASIN: B000003476
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Editorial Reviews

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Media Type: CD
Artist: RUSHEN,PATRICE
Title: STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART
Street Release Date: 06/18/1996
Domestic
Genre: SOUL/R & B

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Criminally Underrated, But Terrific!!, March 7, 2002

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WILLIE A YOUNG II "willow" (Houston, TX.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Straight From the Heart (Audio CD)

This is a classic soul LP that is just this side of flawless (some of the production is dated) but it is also a classic that somehow got lost since it was released just months before the Jackson Juggernaut known as "Thriller". While Rushen had been a regular fixture on the Soul/R&B charts since the late 70's, "Straight From The Heart" was her first real pop crossover success and it's easy to see why; the hits are here in all their glory "Forget Me Not's" (this song will NEVER sound old)the full length version of "Remind Me" complete with it's jazzy, cymbal accented intro and electric piano solo, and the positively gorgeous "Where There Is Love", possibly the prettiest melody she's ever composed. The closer, "(She Will)Take You Down To Love" is a stunning, acoustic guitar driven ballad with a hint of danger that nicely rounds out this classic. If you can find it, get the original 9 song LP (I own 2 copies) since the 12" versions don't really enhance the album. This is a brisk pleasure from start to finish.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BREAKOUT!!!!!, December 5, 2003

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Andre' S Grindle "Funk Meister" (Bangor,ME.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Straight From the Heart (Audio CD)

"Straight From The Heart" is for the most part synthesized,
uptempo and very contemporary but Patrice's appealing mixture of
keyboards and live musicians make this album a through and though delight!"Forget Me Nots" does really some up much of
this album's sound with "I Was Tired Of Being Alone",the Stevie Wonder-like "All We Need" and the instrumental "Number One" being in the same vein."Breakout" is a clavinet-driven funk-rock
ditty while the wistfully jazzy "If Only" and the nearly acoustic
ballad "Remind Me" and the more electric slow groove "Where Is the Love" offer a change of pace.12" remixes are added to
make this interesting to collectors but if you want to get into
Patrice Rushen this is WITHOUT QUESTION where to go first!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smoothness, December 21, 2005

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Enlightened "Both Eyes Closed, see what u don... (Atlanta Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Straight From the Heart (Audio CD)

Patrice Rushen is a genious and this album Straight From The Heart is a must have classic. Of course the unforgettable Forget Me Nots is here but it seems as every song is unforgettable. From All We Need to the magnificent Remind Me to the incredible Where There Is Love, Patrice Rushen keeps the jams comin. And if you REALLY want to jam just put on that Number One, a very great instrumental that keeps you movin. Patrice Rushen was one of the greats that got lost in the shuffle even though her songs are easily recognizable. I'd advise anybody who loves great music to go get this album ASAP! You won't be disappointed trust me! Masterpiece