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The Lover in Me | 
| Artist: Sheena Easton
Label: Cherry Pop
Category: Music
Buy New: $18.98
New (3) Used (5) from $11.99
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 107417
Format: Import, Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 5013929420229
ASIN: B000FGFY50
Release Date: October 2, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 9 to 12 days
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| Tracks:
| • | No Deposit, No Return | | • | Lover in Me | | • | Follow My Rainbow | | • | Without You | | • | If It's Meant to Last | | • | Days Like This | | • | One Love | | • | 101 | | • | Cool Love | | • | Fire and Rain | | • | Lover in Me [Extended Dub Version][*][Version] | | • | Days Like This [7" Version]][*][Version] | | • | 101 [Remix][*][Mix] | | • | No Deposit No Return [Radio Edit][Edit][*] |
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Album Description
First time on CD for this 1988 album now featuring four bonus tracks. Produced by Baby Face and LA Reid with contributions from Prince, Angela Winbush and Jellybean. 2006.
Album Details
2006 Digitally Remastered Edition of the Scottish Singer's Breakaway Album Originally Released in 1989. Easton Had Broken Away from her First Label, EMI, and Landed Over at MCA, Where She Collaborated with L.a. Reid and Babyface for the Majority of the Tunes Here, Along with Angela Winbush and "Coco" (Prince, in One of his Many Pseudonyms). This Edition is Augmented with Four Bonus Tracks that Didn't Appear on the Original LP: "The Lover in Me (Extended Version)", "Days Like this (7 Inch Version)", 101 (Remix)" and "no Deposit, No Return (Radio Edit)".
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Finally a REISSUE....though not NEW to CD November 4, 2006
kakariki (San Diego, CA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A great late 80's dance/pop/r&b album from the vastly underrated Sheena Easton. Contrary to the editorial review this is not the first release of the album on CD (what the hell? Do they actually think major labels weren't releasing their albums on CD in 1988?), but this release does include 4 alternate mixes (unfortunately none of them new to most collectors; and even the remixes were issued on CD-singles and promo CD's back in '88 & '89!). It would have been great if they had included an unreleased track or new remix maybe.
Grab it while you can because Sheena CD releases often disappear before you know it. Just ask those looking for either release of "Todo Me Recuerda A Ti" on CD!
The Album That Made Sheena A R&B Dance Artist! December 28, 2006
CD Collector (USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I received this album for christmas and from the moment I put in my player, I loved it. I am a Sheena fan, however, and had heard "The Lover In Me", "Days Like This", "101", "No Deposit, No Return", and "Follow My Rainbow". Those songs were all released somewhere in the world as singles. Anyway, this is a great album, and here is a synopsis track by track to guide you (to the add to shopping cart button).
1. "No Deposit, No Return"-This was a song released as a single in the U.S. It did not chart on any chart. It is somewhat a weaker track than others, but it's still enjoyable. The beat is very good also.
2. "The Lover In Me"-This is definitely the most memorable song from this album. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Pop Charts. This is also the song that persuaded me to listen to her later dance material. It's just a great song.
3. "Follow My Rainbow"-This is an outstanding ballad written solely by a big name on this album, Babyface. This was released as a single only in Germany. It did not chart anywhere according to sources. The part that is so great about this ballad is that it is something you would find on a dance album. The R&B ballads really fits into the puzzle here.
4. "Without You"-This is a mid-tempo song that is another R&B song that works great on this album. I just love the flute solo starting at about 3:26. This probably should have been a single.
5. "If It's Meant To Last"-It was mentioned in the booklet that this song was produced by a previous co-worker of Madonna. That's interesting. It has a very catchy chorus with a fitting key change after the bridge. This is another great track.
6. "Days Like This"-This was the second single released in the U.S. It charted at 36 on the R&B chart. The beat here is great and the fresh R&B sound definitely shines here.
7. "One Love"-Feel the beat here! There is definitely single potential on this track. The pounding synths fit with this track very well. The beat here is strong is a danceable. This is also one of many tracks on this album that try to project Sheena's new image.
8. "101"-This could possibly be the best track on this album. A dance remix of this track charted at number 2 on the dance charts. That is also the remix included on this album. Prince wrote this song as Joey Coco and we all know Prince + Sheena=Good Music!
9. "Cool Love"-This track was written by Prince also. This is a bit of a weaker track in my opinion. It is still a pretty catchy R&B song.
10. "Fire And Rain"-This is a nice song to end an R&B dance album. It's a nice moderate mid-tempo ballad.
So, as you can see, "The Lover In Me" is the CD to get! The new sound of R&B dance was clearly for Sheena Easton. As to the remixes, the best one is the dance remix of "101". It's nice to have that on this CD because that is the version that charted on the dance charts. So, stop thinking about it and just buy the CD!
Reissue of a great cd October 12, 2008
barry (Boston, MA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sheena Easton is a great talent with great versatility and awesome vocals. This set was from the 80's when her popularity was lessening. One listen to this and you will wonder why for this is an amzing set. Music at that time was trendy but she managed to create a cohesive set of quality dance tracks, r@b and ballads. All the songs have true substance and utilize her amazing range so the recording remains timeless.
The hit of course was the title track THE LOVER IN ME but there are many standouts here. NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN is a very catchy uptempo number, FOLLOW MY RAINBOW is a beautiful ballad and DAYS LIKE THIS and FIRE AND RAIN are great r@b tracks. The best song here though is 101 where Sheena gives one of her best performances. The song is intense, sensual and uses all her talents.
The remastering here is excellent and provides great sound quality. There are also 4 bonus tracks of dance remixes. This cd is a must for all Sheena Easton fans. I wish all her albums would be reissued with the sound quality here.
"The Lover In Me" is an excellent Pop/R&B Album March 27, 2009
koolrico (New York, U.S.)
It was several years ago when I first heard the "The Lover In Me" twice on a couple of Urban AC format radio stations. From then onward I wanted to experience the album this delicious slice of Urban/Dance-pop came from.
I ordered the album brand new in December 2008. As the first song thundered through my boombox, I rose and started to dance. The album is consistantly pleasant. While, I was not immediately impressed by "Without You" and "Cool Love", they grew on me with repeat listen. Every song on this album gets 10 stars from me. "Without You", rates as a 9.5. I rate "Cool Love" an 8. It is plesantly catchy but not a standout track. "101" both in the original version and the David Morales Mix included here are absolutely fabulous! Sheena gives a exburantly, emotive, powerhouse vocal performance that leave little doubt it of her immense vocal skill. "One Love" should have been a single because it bit more hard hitting overall. I prefered it over "Days Like That" at first, but I enjoy both songs. The albums two ballads, the smooth "Follow My Rainbow" and the tender mid paced "Fire And Rain" show her capable of performing Rhythm and Blues and Soul with more skill and emotion than some R&B singers. Overall, "The Lover In Me" is a worthy addition to any music collection. If you enjoy Urban/Dance-pop songs and solid soulful ballads, I recommend this album highly!
From Country to R&B Hip Hop September 22, 2008
Michael Anthony Sanchez
In 1981 Sheena made her debut with her country hit song Morning Train until 1984 she met and dated Prince which she emerged from Country to R&B and Hip Hop with the controversal hit single Sugar Walls. In 1988 Sheena enlisted help besides Prince from Babyface, Jellybean and Soulstress Angela Winbush to record an all R&B album. overall I love this album especially the follow up with What Comes Natrually.
No Deposit No Return- I love this track best opening of a all R&B album which segues into
The Lover In Me- Love the video and she wore the same dress as the album cover. Besthit single
Follow My Rainbow- A song from Miami Vice and a very confident song about finding yourself and 1/3 ballads of this album.
Without You- An Angela Winbush song for Sheena, very outstanding and beautiful track 2/3 ballad of the album
If It's Meant To LAst- Very bashing track by Jellybean and Freestyle hit song especially the chorus
Days Like This- Another Babyface track penned and best song especially the video.
One Love - a duet with The Deele and Karyn White and last Babyface track I got to give to Babyface.
101- Very scary and creepy song about missing someone 100 nights and 101 wont do no good. person who's behinf this is Joey Coco(Prince) 1/2
Cool Love- I don't know who did this song Babyface or Prince?
Fire and Rain- last ballad and nice quiet storm song by Angela Winbush
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