Lisa Stansfield Album: “Real Love”

When I first heard Lisa Stansfield in 1990 (All Around the World), I was intrigued by that voice and fell in love. When "Real Love" was released in late '91, I rushed out and bought it and was not disappointed. I was hooked. Ten years later I still listen to this CD and have not tired of it in the least. I'd pay to hear this lady sing "Happy Birthday". From the singles "Change" and "All Woman" to the pumping tracks "Symptoms of Loneliness and Heartache" and "Make Love to Ya" and the smoldering "Tenderly" - a gem, each and every one of them. Stansfield doesn't just sing a song - she makes love to it! There is no one in the industry like her today. With all those screeching, so-called "divas" singing R&B and Pop today, it's so refreshing to hear someone like Stansfield - a woman who can truly sing. Too bad her albums come so few and far between. One of the most underrated artists today.

Here is another example of an artist with a lot of talent but not enough exposure (at least in the USA). I have been a fan of Lisa's ever since "All Around the World" and have never looked back. This cd is by far the best of her stuff--even though it is not a greatest hits cd, it is still great. She takes us on a journey of being a woman with heart, soul and plenty of emotion.

She tells us that if she could do it over again she would not CHANGE a thing. Then she explains that she shares a REAL LOVE with her man; a love that lasts forever. As she continues, she tells her lover that when you are with me you must learn to SET YOUR LOVING FREE. Lisa understands that her man has been hurt before and is very patient for his "wounds" to heal; so makes a proclamation to him I WILL BE WAITING for you. But you must remember, no matter how long we stay together I am ALL WOMAN; and will always be the one to MAKE LOVE TO YA. Lisa tells us that she has always had great love for herself because it is SOUL DEEP. But her one wish, towards her man, is that it is TIME YO MAKE YOU MINE. Now that he is in her life, she no longer wants to feel any more SYMPTOMS OF LONELINESS AND HEARTACHE. This is not her FIRST JOY but she knows that if she is treated TENDERLY & given A LITTLE MORE LOVE; she knows that this time IT'S GOT TO BE REAL. This is one helluva cd. A combo of pop, jazz, r&b and a lot of soul. She also combines Motown and the Philly sound. She is one of the best.

okay, let me say that this is my personal favorite album of all time. i am only 14 now, but when i started listening to my dads album collection, when i was around 8 in 1993, i put on "affection" and i loved it. i asked my dad if she had any more albums, and one day he came home with this one. i went crazy over it. i listened to the whole thing every day for at least 2 years. it still remains my personal pick of all time. this is classic soul, with her smooth voice, and so much variety! she is one truly amazing vocalist. if only she would be more popular in the united states...she's the equivilant to Sheryl Crow in the UK, and thats pretty good. her soul is classic, and this album will stand the test of time for years to come if you are looking for great soul and r and b music. from her great upbeat songs to her lovely ballads, this has it all.

Lisa Stansfield's second release is more a continuation of the first, filled with the same driving beats, sultry vocals, and songwriting/production team.

However, the singer explores a "torchier" side with the inclusion of one of the best songs of the 90's: the passionate "All Woman." The song tells of a marriage going south, with the husband unfairly criticizing his wife for her change in behavior, as well as appearance. However, the wife gets the last word, proclaiming her contributions and faithfulness to the union; thus, the couple reconciles. Stansfield sings as though she herself has experienced the ups and downs of a failing relationship.

Why the singer didn't receive a Grammy for this song is a mystery!

The rest of the album is equally impressive from one of the most underrated singers in the world.

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