Rachelle Ferrell (album)

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Rachelle Ferrell
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Studio album by
Rachelle Ferrell
ReleasedSeptember 12, 1992
Recorded1991–1992
Genre
Length65:32
Label Capitol
Producer
Rachelle Ferrell chronology
Somethin' Else
(1990)		Rachelle Ferrell
(1992)		 Individuality (Can I Be Me?)
(2000)
Singles from Rachelle Ferrell
  1. "'Til You Come Back to Me"
    Released: August 11, 1992
  2. "Welcome to My Love"
    Released: January 19, 1993
  3. "Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This"
    Released: July 21, 1994
  4. "With Open Arms"
    Released: September 20, 1994
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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USA Today Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]

Rachelle Ferrell is the second album by American vocalist Rachelle Ferrell released in 1992 on Capitol Records. [3] This album has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. [4]

Contents

Critical reception

James T. Jones IV of USA Today favourably found , "an enthralling collection of cool R&B and fireside love songs, recalling the best of Anita Baker and Dianne Reeves. As luscious as her songs is her voice, which dips and dives effortlessly, from a sultry low range to piercing, Minnie Riperton-like high notes." [2]

Jonathan Takiff of the Philadelphia Daily News declared, "Sit up and pay attention to the classiest ''Quiet Storm" soul/jazz/pop session of the year, and best seasoned ''new" talent to hit the scene since Oleta Adams. Yeadon, Pa.-rooted Farrell has the haunting voice of an angel - warm, expressively pliant and yet extremely accurate through six octaves - and produces galvanic goosebumps in listeners. Her mostly self-penned material is ever tasty and sophisticated, and dressed up by producer/keyboardist George Duke with the sort of jazz- flecked small combo arrangements that'd do an Al Jarreau proud. [5]

Sonia Murray of the Atlanta Journal Constitution proclaimed, "Pennsylvania-born Rachelle Ferrell has brought her 6 1/2-octave range voice, in all of its R&B, pop and jazz splendor, home...Each song is its own experience, which once completed, compels you to listen again and again." [6]

Sherri Winston of the Sun Sentinel praised the album saying, "There is nothing about this CD that I didn't like. The arrangements are great. The instruments have clarity but did not intrude over the vocals -- the strength of Ferrell's voice won't let them. Beyond her obvious musical ability -- she was a schoolmate of Branford Marsalis at the Berklee School of Music -- the lyrics Ferrell sings are insightful, touching, haunting." [7]

Alex Henderson of Allmusic claimed, "Rachelle Ferrell wore two hats in the 1990s: straight-ahead jazz singer and commercial R&B/pop singer along the lines of Anita Baker, Miki Howard, and Angela Bofill. Produced mostly by George Duke, this self-titled album is an example of her R&B/pop side." [1]

As well this album placed at No. 2 on James T. Jones IV of USA Today's list of 1992's best R&B albums. [8]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I'm Special" Rachelle Ferrell George Duke 6:11
2."Welcome to My Love"
  • Rachelle Ferrell
  • George Duke
  • Donald Robinson
George Duke5:39
3."Waiting"
Michael J. Powell6:02
4."It Only Took a Minute"
George Duke4:42
5."With Open Arms"
  • Rachelle Ferrell
  • Donald Robinson
George Duke6:23
6."'Til You Come Back to Me"
  • George Duke
  • Rachelle Ferrell
  • Erik Zobler
6:15
7."You Can't Get (Until You Learn to Start Giving)"Rachelle FerrellGeorge Duke3:46
8."Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This" (featuring Will Downing)Rachelle FerrellBarry Eastmond6:25
9."I Know You Love Me"Rachelle FerrellMichael J. Powell3:56
10."Sentimental"
  • Rachelle Ferrell
  • Tena Clark
George Duke3:37
11."Could've Fooled Me"
George Duke4:38
12."Too Late"Rachelle FerrellGeorge Duke4:11
13."Peace on Earth"Rachelle FerrellRachelle Ferrell4:19
Total length:1:05:32

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [14] Gold500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 Henderson, Alex. "Rachelle Ferrell – Rachelle Ferrell". AllMusic . Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  2. 1 2 T. Jones IV, James (September 24, 1992). "Rachelle Ferrell's voluptuous debut". newsbank.com. USA Today . Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  3. ↑ Rachelle Ferrell (1992). Rachelle Ferrell (album). Capitol Records.
  4. ↑ "Rachelle Ferrell - Rachelle Ferrell". riaa.com. RIAA.
  5. ↑ Takiff, Jonathan (November 3, 1992). "WOOD'S 'SLIDE' SCORES HOME RUN OUR CRITIC'S SPIN ON A DOZEN NEW DISCS". newsbank.com. Philadelphia Daily News . Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  6. ↑ Murray, Sonia (November 28, 1992). "ALBUM REVIEWS". newsbank.com. Atlanta Journal Constitution . Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  7. ↑ Winston, Sherri (September 24, 1992). "BROWN GIVES LABEL FINE START". Sun Sentinel – via newsbank.com.
  8. ↑ T. Jones IV, James (December 30, 1992). "R&B: Smooth Sade; drab Day". USA Today – via newsbank.com.
  9. ↑ "Rachelle Ferrell Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Rachelle Ferrell Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Rachelle Ferrell Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  14. ↑ "American album certifications – Rachelle Ferrell – Rachelle Ferrell". Recording Industry Association of America.

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