Album: Moving On by Oleta Adams (1995)
Genre: Soul | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Record Label: Spectrum
Format: Album

Description: Moving On is Oleta Adams' most straightforward and mainstream release to date. Considering that she is working with Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey's producers (Rich & Friedman and Vassal Benford, respectively), the shift in sound shouldn't come as much of a surprise. What is a surprise is how well Adams' subtle voice works in this setting, adding extra textures to the subdued arrangements. Unfortunately, that can't compensate for inconsistent material, but Moving On remains a fine contemporary soul record.

Artist Background: Adams was born the daughter of a preacher and was raised listening to gospel music. In her youth her family moved to Yakima, Washington, which is sometimes shown as her place of birth. Before gaining her opportunity to perform, Adams faced a great deal of rejection. In the 1970s, she moved to Los Angeles, California where she recorded a demo tape. However, many music executives were exclusively interested in disco music rather than Adams' preferred style. With the advice of her singing coach,... Part of the Seattle, USA music scene. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Al Jarreau, Lisa Stansfield

Music Scene: Part of the Seattle, USA music scene. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Soul, Rock/Pop, Good Natured, 1990s, Album, Spectrum

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


Moving On is Oleta Adams' most straightforward and mainstream release to date. Considering that she is working with Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey's producers (Rich & Friedman and Vassal Benford, respectively), the shift in sound shouldn't come as much of a surprise. What is a surprise is how well Adams' subtle voice works in this setting, adding extra textures to the subdued arrangements. Unfortunately, that can't compensate for inconsistent material, but Moving On remains a fine contemporary soul record.

Moving On

Oleta Adams

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