Annie Lennox - “Bare” (J Records)
It’s been eight years since Lennox released her previous album, 1995’s covers-only “Medusa,” and eleven years since she released a collection of original material, in the form of 1992’s “Diva.” The new set features 11 Lennox originals, whose subject matter Lennox says isn’t too uplifting.
It’s been eight years since Lennox released her previous album, 1995’s covers-only “Medusa,” and eleven years since she released a collection of original material, in the form of 1992’s “Diva.” The new set features 11 Lennox originals, whose subject matter Lennox says isn’t too uplifting.
“They’re about negative emotions,” she said in a statement. “I have to admit that. There’s simply no getting away from it. In a way, this album belongs more on the Self Help shelves of a book shop, than in the record stores.”
Lennox recorded “Bare"--her first album for J Records--in London with producer and long-time collaborator Steven Lipson. Samples are posted at her website.
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