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Rapture
Anita Baker
Rapture
Genres: Blues, Pop, R&B, Rock
 
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No Description Available No Track Information Available Media Type: CD Artist: BAKER,ANITA Title: RAPTURE Street Release Date: 07/07/1987

     
   

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All Artists: Anita Baker
Title: Rapture
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 15
Label: Atlantic / Wea
Release Date: 10/25/1990
Genres: Blues, Pop, R&B, Rock
Styles: Contemporary Blues, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Vocal Pop, Soul, Quiet Storm
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 075596044424, 075596044486

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No Description Available
No Track Information Available
Media Type: CD
Artist: BAKER,ANITA
Title: RAPTURE
Street Release Date: 07/07/1987

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Amy K. from BLUFFTON, SC
Reviewed on 1/26/2012...
One of the albums I would take with me on a deserted island.

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The quintessential R&B treasure
John Jones | Chicago IL | 05/11/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"With the release of "Rapture" in 1986, Anita Baker singlehandedly introduced the "Quiet Storm" genre, a rich blend of jazz, pop, and soul, to the masses. Finding the likes of "Sweet Love" and "Caught Up in the Rapture" on pop radio was always a rich treat, and her popularity helped foster a taste for mature pop.Years after its release, "Rapture" is still as smooth and sweet as ever. Anita's smoky, Sarah Vaughan-influenced vocals are flawlessly showcased in a worthy set of songs set to spotless production. Songs like "No One in the World" and the uptempo "Same Ole Love" are among Baker's staples in adult contemporary radio, and jazz stations and fans alike will likely never tire of the lush and soulful "Been So Long," one of Baker's all-time classics that gives an example of the perfect scat.Elsewhere, Baker gives what is arguably her most soulful performance ever on "You Bring Me Joy," and a sultry cover of Manhattan Transfer's "Mystery" easily trumps the original. The fact that Baker still performs most of these songs in her concerts proves that "Rapture" is a sentimental treasure for many a music fan, and one listen to the record's flawless execution makes it easy to see why."
This Album Sets the Standard
Fish Cheeks | In Your Dreams | 06/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"While I was growing up, my mom constantly played music by Stephanie Mills, Patti LaBelle, Mikki Howard, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Sade,and Earth Wind & Fire. Now that I'm older, my music collection is quite similiar to my mom's. In fact, she's always asking me if she could borrow my CDs. Back in the day my mom had Anita Baker's "Rapture" and now I have that in my CD collection too. Words can't describe how exquisite and pleasing this album is to my ears. All of these songs are classics and each time I hear them it feels like I'm hearing them for the first time. What I love about Anita Baker is that she has never changed her style and has stayed true. You know, there's a lot of dumb artists out there, like Mariah Carey, who want to waffle between genres- depending on what's popular at the moment- and they sound phony. Not Anita Baker. Her current music is just as classic as it was back in the day."