Inner Life

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All Music Guide - Andrew Hamilton
Inner Life was essentially the versatile Jocelyn Brown on lead vocals she could do slow jams as well as disco, plus a contingent of studio musicians. On this self-titled release, the ballad "It's Wonderful" builds to a frenzy but never climaxes. "You Got to Pay Girl," a minor hit, has a magnificently arranged musical interlude featuring a tinkling piano, a boastful foghorn, and clapping hands. Brown gives Ashford & Simpson's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" feeling and elasticity and, aided by Larita Gaskins, Carole Sylvan, Connie Harvey, and Dennis Collins, she transforms the classic into a testifying revival while a zany synthesizer colors the pulsating rhythms. ...
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All Music Guide - Andrew Hamilton
Inner Life was essentially the versatile Jocelyn Brown on lead vocals she could do slow jams as well as disco, plus a contingent of studio musicians. On this self-titled release, the ballad "It's Wonderful" builds to a frenzy but never climaxes. "You Got to Pay Girl," a minor hit, has a magnificently arranged musical interlude featuring a tinkling piano, a boastful foghorn, and clapping hands. Brown gives Ashford & Simpson's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" feeling and elasticity and, aided by Larita Gaskins, Carole Sylvan, Connie Harvey, and Dennis Collins, she transforms the classic into a testifying revival while a zany synthesizer colors the pulsating rhythms. "Knock Out Let's Go Another Round" is exciting and tasty. The Salsoul label used electronic drums and synthesizers better than most, making them funky and essential.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 12/5/1995
  • Label: Salsoul Records
  • UPC: 742827102429
  • Catalog Number: 1024

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Inner Life Primary Artist
Jocelyn Brown Vocals, Background Vocals
Larita Gaskins Background Vocals
Carole Sylvan Background Vocals
Dennis Collins Background Vocals
Technical Credits
Jocelyn Brown Arranger, Producer
Patrick Adams Arranger, Producer
Joe Arlotta Engineer
Greg Carmichael Arranger, Producer, Executive Producer
Joe Cayre Executive Producer
Ken Cayre Executive Producer
Stan Cayre Executive Producer
Frank Filipetti Engineer
Stan Lucas Arranger, Producer
D. Morris Composer
John Post Engineer
Jose Luis Rodríguez Mastering
Roger Keay Engineer
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