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Anita Baker Format: Audio CD

Rapture

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Certified at 5 million units by the RIAA. (2/01) Soul has been through a lot of changes of late, and if there seems to be an oversupply of young divas-in-waiting today, you can probably thank Anita Baker for it. Baker was one of the few singers that bridged the old school to the new, and this 1986 album was--and is--a true soul classic. An inspiration for everyone from Whitney Houston to Toni Braxton, Baker carved the way with soaring vocals and an effortless style on tracks like "Sweet Love" and "You Bring Me Joy." "Caught Up in the Rapture" was the anthem for many a lovestruck couple, and Baker sums it up best herself in the same song: "Nothing else can compare." --Rebecca Wallwork


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 4.92 x 0.39 inches; 3.32 Ounces


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Atlantic Off Roster


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2013358


Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1990


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2006


Label ‏ : ‎ Atlantic Off Roster


Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1


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    • Anita Baker Caught Up In The Rapture Of Many Musical Crossroads
Following Anita Baker's 1983 debut lack of success,Anita Baker realized that her husky and rangy vocal approach required a broader musical base. That album has essentially been a combination of quiet storm style soul ballads and spirited live band oriented funk. Extremely capable on both,what was needed for Baker was a sense of identity. An Anita Baker sound as it were. By signing up the legendary Atlantic Records,she worked with producer Michael Powell for a sophomore release on the label. And the end of this story not only made Anita Baker a huge vocal giant of her day,but may have energized a certain approach to music a little as well. "Sweet Love" opens the album with an exciting drum,piano fanfare-with a lushly sung and chorded melody where Anita's voice breaks into full gospel fueled power on the choruses and scaling all the way up her range at the end. "You Bring Me Joy" brings out that gospel aspect even further with a full on female backup singer choir backing her up on the choruses. "Caught Up In The Rapture" combines a slow crawling,stripped down funky rhythm with a combination of piano based melody,round synthesizer washes and sumptuous vocal harmonies. "Been So Long" drags out a swinging shuffle with flute like synthesizers on the bluesy vocal choruses. "Mystery" takes a powerful rhythm guitar and harmony drenched ballad originally written by Rod Temperton for the Manhattan Transfer several years earlier and has Anita transform the songs with her trademark vocal elasticity. "No One In The World" is a mid tempo and very melodic light funk number that's very much defined by it's use of bass/guitar interaction with Anita's vocals. "Same Ole' Love" is one of my favorites on this album. It's essentially two songs in one-starting with a bouncy and melodic uptempo number and than going into a bluesier chord progression on the choruses. "Watch Your Step" concludes the album with a type of contemporary uptempo and melodic soul/pop/gospel number musically-similar in flavor to the music Luther Vandross was producing during the same year. On this album,the ingredient less evident on Anita's debut album came into full focus: her complete focusing of the soul/gospel vocal approach through the harmonic range of jazz. Vocally speaking? That had probably already been there from the outset. Musically it was another matter on this album. Bringing in people such as bassist Freddie Washington,who'd worked with everything from Stevie Wonder to Patrice Rushen as well as session musicians that had spanned the 70's and 80's such as Rufus's John Robinson,EWF's Don Myrick,Paul Jackson Jr and Greg Phillinganes helped bring that harmonically expansive jazziness of Anita's vocal approach onto the instrumental stage of this album as well. Considering the fact that soul/funk music during the mid 80's seemed to be a bit more mechanical musically? It's no small feat that this album helped establish Baker as a vocal superstar but the vitality and endurance of expertly produced live musicianship as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2015 by Andre S. Grindle
    • Bought the Music On Vinyl 2013 Version
I purchased it to replace an old copy from when it was initially released. Over the years and many moves later, my Anita Baker record became slightly warped, but enough for the stylus to jump all over the place when you first set the needle down :( . Although it pained me to get rid of it, and otherwise it was in wonderful condition, not a scratch or scuff on it, I knew I had to replace it. The Music On Vinyl pressing took the fear out of the equation that I would end up with someone's old beat up used copy as has been the case with other older records purchased on Amazon. This was such a wonderfully welcomed surprise. The sound is consistently powerful and rich in its entirety. The art on the cover is a bit over exposed and made Anita look a sickly orange hue, and in some parts, looks a bit pixelated, but since I still had the original cover and lyric sleeve, I just used that instead and simply saved the new cover just in case. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021 by M
    • My Dream Vinyl!!!
The media could not be loaded. If you’re hesitating, this is your sign to buy it. Let me just say the quality of this vinyl…is amazinggg. I have loved Anita since I was a little girl and Rapture was my favorite album of hers. I didn’t experience any skipping and I hope the video helps you get an idea of the vinyl quality, which will probably differ depending on your turntable. But the packaging was great, no bends, scratches, dents or anything. Also IIt be helpful to get a cleaning kit to get any dust off that may fall onto the record or player. You won’t regret this timeless timeless purchase!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2022 by Teaira R.
    • Amazing
Love this vinyl! So nice, the sound is great, but it does skip as some points.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022 by Wayne Stoddart
    • Great Album
One of the greats. This has some of her best hits.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022 by Craig J. Bennett
    • Must have
This is the second copy of this brilliant CD. Anita Baker at her best!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022 by Jules 51
    • Wonderful album!
This is one of my favorite albums of all time...glad I bought it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022 by Debbie
    • great cd
i heard her sing online and it was just wonderful so i had to find her cd with my favorite song. i haven't bought a cd in soooooo long. it was on amazon, delivered speedily and i am definitely enjoying it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021 by Rhonda Pfaff-Eaves

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