Compositions

by Anita Baker

Compositions cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 15 July 1990
  • Label: Elektra
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 50:36
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Eschewing the heavily programmed R&B trends of the era, 'Compositions' utilizes an elite backing band of live jazz musicians to accompany the legendary vocalist. The intimate, organic recording process highlights Baker's unparalleled control and warmth, resulting in a timeless, sophisticated adult contemporary masterwork.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, soulful, vocal, ballad, velvety

Tracklist

  1. Talk to Me (5:04)
  2. Perfect Love Affair (5:19)
  3. Whatever It Takes (5:35)
  4. Soul Inspiration (5:19)
  5. Lonely (4:30)
  6. No One to Blame (4:42)
  7. More Than You Know (4:50)
  8. Love You to the Letter (7:21)
  9. Fairy Tales (7:53)

Credits

  • Perri - backing vocals, arranged by [backing vocals]
  • Nathan East - bass, backing vocals
  • Ricky Lawson - drums
  • Steve Ferrone - drums
  • Vernon Fails - keyboards, written-by
  • Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
  • Greg Phillinganes - piano, backing vocals
  • Ben Keys - programmed by
  • Anita Baker - Primary Artist, Written-By
  • Michael J. Powell - Written-By, Backing Vocals
  • Gerard Smerek - Mixed By
  • Joel Davis - Written-By
  • Gerald Levert - Written-By
  • Marc Gordon - Written-By
  • Graham Lyle - Written-By
  • Terry Britten - Written-By
  • Earl Klugh - Guitar
  • James McBride - Written-By

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