In 1989, the then 23-year-old Lisa Stansfield scored a big hit with the song All Around The World. A long career as a blue eyed soul singer was in the offing, but after the successful albums Affection and Real Love we didn't hear much from the singer from Manchester. She did appear as an actress in various British television series. Nine years after her last CD, Stansfield comes with her seventh
… studio album. Perhaps her husband Ian Devaney convinced her. As producer of this album, he makes Stansfield's voice sparkle as ever. Immediately in the opening song (and first single) Can't Dance, that high voice, recognizable from thousands, is back. Stansfield also convinces musically with a strikingly timeless sound. Elements from soul, dance, jazz and swing merge naturally on this album, that can easily compete with its past successes. (PdK)more
