Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for relaxed listening
- irresistible grooves for easy enjoyment
- soothing vocals for uplifting moments
- for afternoon lounging
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer quick standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'The Sweetest Illusion' marked Basia's third studio album and followed her successful second album, 'London Warsaw New York'. At this point in her career, she had solidified her unique sound that combined smooth jazz and pop, further expanding her international appeal. This album showcases her continued evolution as a prominent artist in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Norah Jones· Annie Lennox
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drunk on Love 4:45
- 2 Third Time Lucky 5:01
- 3 Yearning 5:22
- 4 She Deserves It / Rachel's Wedding 4:52
- 5 An Olive Tree 5:01
- 6 The Sweetest Illusion 4:58
- 7 Perfect Mother 3:50
- 8 More Fire Than Flame 4:13
- 9 Simple Pleasures 4:53
- 10 My Cruel Ways 4:54
- 11 The Prayer of a Happy Housewife 4:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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