Joan Armatrading - Back to the Night
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Album Details: Back to the Night
- Release Date:
- 01/01/1975
- Label:
- A&M Records
- UPC:
- 075021314122
User Reviews: Back to the Night
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Back To The Night
, October 20, 2004Reviewer: loz - See all loz's reviews -
The song, "Dry Land
, March 29, 2000Reviewer: lindamarcella - See all lindamarcella's reviewsN/A
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Pro Reviews: Back to the Night
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews It was an unusually long time before AM released a second album from Joan Armatrading, Back to the Night. Produced by Vinegar Joe guitarist Pete Gage (and featuring that band's Steve York on bass), the record is something of a transitional work between the singer/songwriter folk of her first album and the warmer melodies of her breakthrough eponymous effort. While it's not a markedly better record than Whatever's for Us, there are some appreciable differences. Most of the songs are written by Armatrading herself -- only two are carryovers from her collaboration with lyricist Pam Nestor -- which places the emphasis on matters of the heart. And it's on this record that glimpses of the greatness to come appear: the upbeat island feel of "Travel So Far," the powerfully intimate "Dry Land," and the inventive melodies of the title track. The Joni Mitchell comparisons still hold, but here Armatrading leans toward the jazzier side of that artist on tracks like "Come When You Need Me" and "Cool Blue Stole My Heart." Unlike her last producer, Pete Gage allows more of Ms. Armatrading to shine through. The backing musicians are again an accomplished lot, including members of Cat Stevens' band and a pre-Police Andy Summers, but there are no precious string arrangements. While this often gets lumped together with her last record, Back to the Night is a better bet to please fans of her subsequent work, though fans who pass on both won't be missing any essential hits. - Dave Connolly, All Music Guide |
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Joan Armatrading Biography
Born on the island of St. Kitts, British singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading was her country's first Black woman to make commercial inroads into her chosen genre, spicing her take on folk with bits of soul and reggae, and has had a remarkably long, co...Full Joan Armatrading Biography
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Pros: Early Joan, raw talent
Cons: slightly iffy production
Excellent and much underrated 2nd album. One which shows Joans developing talent to the utmost, especially on tracks like Back to the Night and Dry Land. A must for all die hard Joan Armatrading fans and a great introduction to her back catalogue. An eclectic mix of jazz, pop and acoustic. Miss this album at your peril.