The Real Thing
Lisa Stansfield · 1997
25 min · 4 tracks · pop music
An intoxicating blend of pop and soul, laced with infectious grooves and Stansfield's sultry vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Real Thing (radio edit) — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, encapsulating Stansfield's distinctive vocal prowess and the catchy production that defines her style.
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People Hold On (Jon Is the Don mix) — A reimagined version of her earlier hit, this mix combines nostalgic elements with modern beats, illustrating Stansfield's ability to adapt while maintaining her signature sound.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Stansfield's position in pop and soul after her earlier success.
- Career context
- When 'The Real Thing' was released in 1997, Lisa Stansfield was experiencing a career resurgence following her successful albums in the early '90s. This album marked her return to the music scene after a brief hiatus, showcasing her evolution as an artist while reaffirming her established sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Annie Lennox· Toni Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Real Thing (radio edit) 4:03
- 2 The Real Thing (Touch mix) 5:38
- 3 The Real Thing (Dirty Rotten Scoundrel’s vocal mix) 7:11
- 4 People Hold On (Jon Is the Don mix) 8:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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