Independence (Lulu album)


Independence is an album by Scottish singer Lulu, released in 1993. It was Lulu's first release of new material since 1982.

History

The title track was a hit in Europe, reaching No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart, and peaked at No. 3 on the US dance charts. It is described by reviewer Jose F. Promis as "...housey and anthem-like... stands as one of the better dance-pop songs of the decade." The album only briefly charted in the UK Albums Chart, peaking at No. 67.
Rolling Stone gave the album three stars, describing it as "a classy, good-hearted effort." Spin magazine recommended the album, describing Lulu as having assumed "the mantle of soul survivor, achieving Stansfield status on the title track." Jose F. Promis, in reviewing the album for AllMusic, stated that "This isn't a bad album, by any means; it just could have been better."
Three of the tracks are covers—"How 'Bout Us" was a 1981 international hit for US R&B band Champaign, "I'm Back for More" was originally recorded by Marlena Shaw and a 1980 duet version recorded by Al Johnson and Jean Carne, and "Rhythm of Romance" was previously recorded by Sheena Easton and Glen Goldsmith. "Let Me Wake Up in Your Arms" was produced by Lulu's ex-husband Maurice Gibb with his brother Barry Gibb. "Restless Moods" was later recorded by its co-writer Ruby Turner.

Track listing

  1. "Independence" 4:16
  2. "There Has Got to Be a Way" 4:22
  3. "Restless Moods" 4:27
  4. "I'm Back for More" featuring Bobby Womack 5:06
  5. "How 'Bout Us" 3:28
  6. "Let Me Wake Up in Your Arms" 4:30
  7. "You Left Me Lonely" 4:42
  8. "Rhythm of Romance" 4:17
  9. "I'm Walking Away" 4:55
  10. "A Place to Fall" 3:29
  11. "Let Me Wake Up in Your Arms " remix by Frankie Knuckles

    Production and personnel