Soul Talkin'
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| Soul Talkin' | ||||
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| Released | June 1, 1993 | |||
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| Genre | Pop, R&B | |||
| Length | 44:55 | |||
| Label | EMI[1] | |||
| Producer | Brenda Russell | |||
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Soul Talkin' is an album by the American musician Brenda Russell, released in 1993.[2][3] Disappointed with how the album was handled, Russell took a break from solo recording to travel and work on other projects.[4]
The single "No Time for Time" peaked at No. 47 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.[5]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [9] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [10] |
| The Gazette | B+[6] |
| Los Angeles Times |  [11] |
| MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide | [12] |
| USA Today | [13] |
Entertainment Weekly called the album "a crafty collection of Caribbean, Brazilian, and jazzy pop," writing that "not since her 1979 debut has Brenda Russell sounded so good, so right."[14] The Sun Sentinel thought that "it's fine adult contemporary radio fare, but if Russell wants a serious crack at the charts, she needs to loosen up and really swing."[15] The Washington Post determined that Russell "wraps her songs in so many synthesizers and harmony vocals that she smothers them," while noting that her true talent remains her songrwriting.[16]
The Los Angeles Times opined that "the highlight is the appearance of Bobby Caldwell—another gutsy singer—on the gently romantic 'Who Are You?'"[11] USA Today declared that Russell is "a gifted composer," writing that "her infectious pop melodies enrich the album."[13] The Orange County Register deemed the album "compelling, if slick, R&B pop/balladry."[17]
