What makes So Intense by Lisa Fischer notable?

The album features the hit single 'How Can I Ease The Pain,' which reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. This recognition helped solidify Fischer's standing in the music industry, bringing attention to her powerful vocal abilities and emotional delivery. Released on April 30, 1991, 'So Intense' was Lisa Fischer's debut album following her success as a backing vocalist for major artists like Luther Vandross. At this point in her career, she sought to establish herself as a solo artist, building on the exposure gained from her contributions to iconic tracks like 'Dance with My Father.'

How many songs are on So Intense?

So Intense has 10 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

So Intense

Lisa Fischer · 1991

52 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of R&B and pop with soaring vocals, pulsating rhythms, and deeply emotional themes of love and longing.

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Top tracks — play these first

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How Can I Ease The Pain — This track showcases Fischer's extraordinary vocal range and emotional depth, making it a standout moment in her career that resonated widely with listeners.
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So Intense — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of passionate love while highlighting Fischer's ability to blend pop sensibilities with soulful expression.
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Get Back To Love — With its infectious groove and uplifting message, this song exemplifies the freestyle influence on Fischer's sound and captures the essence of early '90s pop-R&B.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends R&B and pop effectively but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its tracks.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and strong hooks, while the fourth track shifts to a slower ballad that emphasizes vocal delivery.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Save Me 4:45
2 Get Back To Love 4:32
3 How Can I Ease The Pain 5:25
4 So Intense 4:50
5 Wildflower 7:32
6 Some Girls 5:25
7 So Tender 4:24
8 Send The Message of Love 5:56
9 Chain of Broken Hearts 4:40
10 Last Goodbye 4:35

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