What Comes Naturally [Original recording reissued]

Sheena Easton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 20, 1998)
• Original Release Date: 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Mca Special Products
• ASIN: B000002OFC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,159 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. What Comes Naturally

2. If You Wanna Keep Me

3. You Can Swing It

4. The First Touch of Love

5. Forever Friends

6. The Next Time

7. Manic Panic

8. Somebody

9. Time Bomb

10. Half a Heart

11. To Anyone

Editorial Reviews

What Comes Naturally

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very fun dance-heavy album from Sheena!, May 6, 2005

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Preston (nc) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Comes Naturally (Audio CD)

I played this Sheena Easton album a lot back in 1991! I liked What Comes Naturally, but it's no contest to the album's more funkier songs, such as You Can Swing It (very Bell Biv Devoe-ish), Manic Panic, Time Bomb, Somebody, If You Wanna Keep Me (one of Vassal Benford's earlier songs) and so forth. It was a surprising shift since I had always known Sheena as a pop singer that had many nice '80s hits. But this album challenges even Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson's dance heavy albums! The new jack swing sound that was popular back then worked well for Sheena too. And while Sheena's time with this music was short lived, it was very chance taking. One of my favorite albums by her.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost as Good as "The Lover in Me" But Not Quite, August 17, 2010

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Kasey G (Toronto, ON) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Comes Naturally (Audio CD)

Sheena Easton's "What Comes Naturally" album was originally released in 1991, following her successful, dance-heavy LP "The Lover in Me".

At the time, I heard a DJ comment that this was like "a female Bobby Brown" album, and I would say that's an accurate description. This album has more of a hip-hop influence than its predecessor, which was more influenced by the Minneapolis sound.

The first three tracks "What Comes Naturally," "If You Wanna Keep Me" and "You Can Swing It" all have the influence of Pebbles or even Bel-Biv-Devoe, who were huge at the time.

For a white Scottish lass, Sheena is surprisingly able to pull off the hip-hop material and sounds much better and not as glossy and artificial as say, Lisa Stansfield. Can you name another female artist with the versatility to do country AND hip-hop?

"The First Touch of Love" is a slightly more laid-back cut.

The piano-intro of "Forever Friends" slows things down slightly, but it has a steady beat; "The Next Time" is slightly slower even still. Both tracks are ok but not outstanding.

"Manic Panic" is a hyperactive jolt that picks things up again and lives up to its fitting title.

"Somebody" is a sexy, slightly slower number and one of the better tracks. It almost has an S.O.S. Band sound to it.

"Time Bomb" literally starts off ticking and tries to be this album's "101" but is nowhere near as good, though it's great to hear Sheena's vocals at their most unrestrained here.

Thankfully, Sheena saves the best for last on this album and one of the best tracks is the fast-paced "Half a Heart". This one really swings and is a perfect blend of the Minneapolis sound and hip-hop. It has interesting processed background vocals, clever "wipes" and an almost carnival-like atmosphere throughout.

The closer is a haunting ballad called "To Anyone" which reminds me of Berlin's "Take My Breath Away" except it's much better and the tempo is less lethargic. Sheena's vocals soar on this song.

Sheena is now in full-diva mode on this album, but the problem is that none of the songs really stand out like many of them did on "The Lover in Me". This album really has no "Lover", "101", "One Love", or even "Days Like This". Still, it's an enjoyable listen and a great workout album if nothing else.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Do You Want To Dance With Sheena?, July 15, 2002

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trebe - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Comes Naturally (Audio CD)

If you want to dance to Sheena Easton's music, this is the CD for you. "What Comes Naturally" features Sheena performing upbeat dance music that may not have been that "natural" for her to perform and record. The music is her response to the changing musical trends of the time, continuing in the direction she had taken on her previous release, "The Lover In Me". Listening to it today, you might not realize that this was originally released over a decade ago. The music is so full of energy.

Unlike her early releases, which featured many soft ballads, with keyboards and strings, the emphasis here is on the beat, and having Sheena vocally swing with it. If you liked her primary for lovely emotional songs like "Almost Over You", this music is not for you. The closest songs to that style are "To Anyone", "The Next Time" and "Forever Friends". The remaining tracks are upbeat numbers that are more suitable for active dancing. Very aerobic, workout music.

It is interesting to hear Sheena bringing her unique vocal style to this type of music. The album's single, "What Comes Naturally" kicks things off, and even features Sheena doing a bit of rap. "Half A Heart" is a tune that kind of updates her 80's rock sound. "Somebody" could be a Britney Spears song. "Manic Panic" is a bouncy rhythmic number. "Time Bomb" and "You Can Swing It" sound a lot like hip-hop to me. "The First Touch Of Love" is rhythmic tune with a more "electronic" sound. It's hard to keep still, listening to these tunes. Somehow your hips just want to start moving.

The sound of the songs may have been influenced by the success of artists like Paula Abdul. Listening to "If You Wanna Keep Me", you may notice a similarity in style. Unfortunately the audience for this CD was not particularly large. You won't find a timeless love song that brings a tear to the eye, but if you want to bump and grind, this is not bad at all. Purists should have no fear, this style of music is really not what Ms. Easton is about. If you want to hear Sheena singing the standards, check out her wonderful "No Strings" CD, which interestingly was her next release after "Naturally".

More than just a talented singer with a beautiful voice, the lady is a survivor. Having just seen Sheena Easton performing her classics in Vegas, I can say that she still puts great passion and fire into her music, but also has the maturity not to take herself too seriously. Seeing her in person, has caused me to give this CD a second chance, and I'm really glad I did because I enjoy it now more than ever.