Wanted

Yazz | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Original Release Date: 1988
• Label: Elektra
• ASIN: B0001J3VCO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,388 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece record, June 26, 2011

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Ivan Antunovic - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wanted (Audio CD)

One thing that annoys is when people criticize this album for not delivering more examples like 'The Only Way Is Up'. By no means was Yazz a one hit wonder and this album proves it from top to bottom and back - because 'Wanted' is a masterpiece in many ways - due to Yazz's optimistic personality pouring so much soul into it and pristine production (Mark Brydon, Rob Gordon, Youth, Coldcut and The Beatmasters need no special introduction unless you're too shallow a listener) that stands the test of time, beating so many of her rivals along the way, and it means to this very day.

'The Only Way Is Up' is the ideal and maybe a bit calculated kickstart to the album, considering the hit sensation Yazz created at the time (starting with her guesting on Coldcut's "Doctorin' the House"), but listeners have no fear - for the remaining material (and here's a true treasure box hidden behind the adorable acid-house teaser) is all made for your listening pleasure.

Eclectic in itself, "Wanted" is a somewhat forgotten beauty, daring to flirt the clubbing scene (deserved hits - already mentioned 'The Only Way Is Up' along with 'Stand Up For Your Love Rights' and 'Where Has All the Love Gone?') with a number of templates - jazz ('Something Special'), hip hop ('Wanted on the Floor'), reggae ('Fine Time'), old school electro patterns ('Turn It Up', 'Systematic People') and even world music (that echoes in the amazing 'Got To Share') - altogether mixed into a truly delicious chocolate cake.

5.0 out of 5 stars Takes you back!, August 19, 2010

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Ms. L. J. Bates - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wanted (Audio CD)

This CD was excellent I remember getting the UK version of this cassette which had two extra tracks yet this one still evokes memories of 1989.

5.0 out of 5 stars Skilled artist, July 11, 2010

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Vinni Pauli "Hannibal" - See all my reviews
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Yazz has very nice singing voise with full of power. And tracks like "The only way is Up!" are among the best. Not a perfect album, but good groove sound from the late 80'.