"Time and Tide" showcases Basia's signature blend of jazz, pop, and world music, characterized by lush arrangements and smooth vocal delivery. The production features rich instrumentation, including vibrant horns, intricate percussion, and layered synths, creating a warm and inviting sonic landscape. Tracks like "Promises" and "Run for Cover" maintain an upbeat tempo, while "Miles Away" offers a more reflective, mellow vibe. The album's textures range from the breezy, tropical feel of "New Day for You" to the sophisticated grooves of "Prime Time TV," all underpinned by a polished production quality that highlights Basia's distinctive voice. Overall, the album is a seamless fusion of catchy melodies and intricate musicality, making it a standout of its era.

Album: Time and Tide by Basia (1987)
Record Label: Shanachie
Format: Album

Artist Background: Basia Trzetrzelewska [ˈbaɕa tʂɛtʂɛˈlɛfska), born in September 30, 1954, is a Polish singer-songwriter and record producer. She established a successful international recording career featuring characteristically Latin-flavoured jazz-pop crossover songs during the late 1980s and early 1990s and the late 2000s and 2010s, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Japan. She is noted for possessing a wide vocal range, approximately three octaves that span from con... Part of the Jaworzno music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Singer Songwriter movement. Known for Jazz style.

Music Scene: Part of the Jaworzno music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Singer Songwriter movement. Known for Jazz style.

Tags: 1980s, Album, Shanachie

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Time and Tide

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