Rapture
Anita Baker · 1986
37 min · 8 tracks · soul
Smooth, lush soul melodies intertwine with Anita Baker's rich, emotive vocals, creating an intimate listening experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels intimate, personal listening experiences smooth, lush melodic flows
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Rapture' was Anita Baker's breakthrough album following her debut, 'The Songstress' (1983). This album catapulted her to mainstream success and established her as a prominent voice in soul music during the mid-1980s, showcasing her unique blend of jazz and R&B influences.
- If you like
- soul
Rapture is an album by Anita Baker, released in 1986. Smooth, lush soul melodies intertwine with Anita Baker's rich, emotive vocals, creating an intimate listening experience. 'Rapture' achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and earning two Grammy Awards. The album is noted for its influence on the quiet storm genre, helping to define the sound for future R&B artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rapture sound like?
Smooth, lush soul melodies intertwine with Anita Baker's rich, emotive vocals, creating an intimate listening experience. Rooted in soul.
What makes Rapture by Anita Baker notable?
'Rapture' achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and earning two Grammy Awards. The album is noted for its influence on the quiet storm genre, helping to define the sound for future R&B artists. Released in 1986, 'Rapture' was Anita Baker's breakthrough album following her debut, 'The Songstress' (1983). This album catapulted her to mainstream success and established her as a prominent voice in soul music during the mid-1980s, showcasing her unique blend of jazz and R&B influences.
Who is Rapture for?
Rapture works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, intimate, personal listening experiences and smooth, lush melodic flows.
How many songs are on Rapture?
Rapture has 8 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sweet Love Standout 4:27
- 2 You Bring Me Joy 4:26
- 3 Caught Up in the Rapture Standout 5:17
- 4 Been So Long 5:13
- 5 Mystery 4:57
- 6 No One in the World Standout 4:07
- 7 Same Ole Love 4:05
- 8 Watch Your Step 4:59
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