Raw Silk

This Album is just a work of art. Randy Crawford is always her best self...because she is always authenic. Her voice and style of music is to be savored. thank you Amazon. I've only been trying to get my hands of this...FOREVER. Now if you can just please help me get the Roberta Flack CD featuring Donny Hathaway (the one where she sings "God Don't Like Ugly") at a decent price...you'd make my year.

A rare and distinct voice. One of my favorite albums

excellent

Had to replace my vinyl version. She has a beautifully rich voice. You know her for "Street Life" with the Crusaders.

This is how I fell in love with what I call "black" music.I have a prayer: MAKE MORE COPIES OF THIS ALBUM, so I can replace my worn-out issueswith a new one.

Excellent

I must agree with the previous reviewer. I'm accustomed to the adult-contemporary, "gentle" sounding Randy Crawford, so when I first heard "Raw Silk" I was astounded. I never knew Randy Crawford could sing like this! I knew she grew up singing in church...this album confirms that fact.Song for song, lyric for lyric, and note for note -- this album belongs in everyone's collection, no matter WHAT type of music is your favorite. You may be in for a shock if you're used to the laid-back Randy, just as I was...but what a pleasant shock it will be! If you remember when she covered Stevie Wonder's "Joy Inside My Tears" in 1995, and it sounded like she was about to let it loose then, you'll have an idea what this entire album is about...except she chooses to actually LET it loose here.I disagree that Randy's own composition is a dud, because all of the songs are gems. There is enough variety and depth here to keep the listener from ever getting bored, and not one of the songs is over-produced (something that occasionally happens on her recent recordings).I am confident that you will enjoy this album, and it will probably leave you wishing that Ms. Crawford recorded more music of this nature!

Randy Crawford lets loose on this recording and that is a welcomed suprise. From the gripping "I stand accused" to the sad ballad "Nobody" you'll find her in great form and power! This soulful release will have you begging for more. At 11 songs it is simply not enough.Another standout is the optimistic and upbeat "Declaration of love". Randy is known for being a subtle vocalist at times, but she lets it all hang out on the wrenching "Blue mood" and bitter "I hope you'll be very unhappy without me".The true gem is her version of Marvin Gaye's "Just to keep you satisfied". What starts out as a low key romantic pleading Randy Crawford turns into a soulful mourn. This gives the original a run for its money. She stays true to the arrangement but gives it a female twist that cannot be rivaled. Well done!

Fantastic album, never get the feeling to skip a track.

Excellent CD

I grew up listening to greats like this. The music world today is missing out on genuine artists who knew what they were doing and did it well.Enjoy

Alles O.K

ランディー・クロフォードは本当に唄のうまい歌手なので、基本的にそんなにハズレのアルバムはないのですが、1979年リリースのこのアルバムでは選曲の良さやミュージシャンの絶妙な組み合わせもあいまって＜マジック＞が起きています。個人的には彼女の長いキャリアの中でも１、２を争う出来だと思います。派手さはないのですが、とにかく聴く度に味わいが増してくるスルメ盤です。アラン・トゥーサンの(2)、アシュフォード＆シンプソンの(6)を中心に、バーブラの歌唱で有名なブルック・ベントンの(5)、ビル・ラバウンティーの(8)、マービンの(10)といったミディアムからスローにかけての好演がずらりとならびます。捨て曲なし。全１１曲中、ドン・グルーシンを中心としたL.A録音が７曲でそちらも良いのですが、レオン・ペンダーヴィス中心のNew Jersey録音(2)(6)(8)(11)の４曲が出色です。特にジョン・トロペイのつぼを押さえたギターが素晴らしい。ジャジーなテイストのソウル・R&Bがお好きな方には宝物になる一枚だと思います。マリーナ・ショウなんかが好きな方は是非聴いてみてください。ニーナ・シモン 〜 シャーデーのラインが好きな方にもおすすめします。