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1993 studio album by Lulu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Independence is an album by Scottish singer Lulu, released in 1993. It was Lulu's first release of new material since 1982.
Independence | ||||
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Released | 22 February 1993 | |||
Recorded | July–November 1992 | |||
Studio | Middle Ear, Miami Beach | |||
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Label | Dome | |||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
Music Week | [3] |
Rolling Stone | [4] |
The title track was a hit in Europe, reaching No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart, and peaked at No. 3 on the US dance charts.[5] It is described by reviewer Jose F. Promis as "...housey and anthem-like...(and) stands as one of the better dance-pop songs of the decade."[6] The album only briefly charted in the UK Albums Chart, peaking at No. 67.
Rolling Stone gave the album three stars, describing it as "a classy, good-hearted effort."[4] Spin magazine recommended the album, describing Lulu as having assumed "the mantle of soul survivor, achieving (Lisa) Stansfield status on the title track."[7] Jose F. Promis, in reviewing the album for AllMusic, stated that "This isn't a bad album, by any means; it just could have been better."[6]
Three of the tracks are covers—"How 'Bout Us" was a 1981 international hit for US R&B band Champaign, "I'm Back for More" was originally recorded by Marlena Shaw and a 1980 duet version recorded by Al Johnson and Jean Carne, and "Rhythm of Romance" was previously recorded by Sheena Easton and Glen Goldsmith. "Let Me Wake Up in Your Arms" was produced by Lulu's ex-husband Maurice Gibb with his brother Barry Gibb. "Restless Moods" was later recorded by its co-writer Ruby Turner.
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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UK Albums Chart[8] | 67 |
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