What Comes Naturally
Sheena Easton · 1991
57 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of adult contemporary and dance-pop, showcasing Sheena Easton's smooth vocals and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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What Comes Naturally Start here — This title track stands out for its infectious chorus and catchy melody, encapsulating the album's overall theme of love and relationships.
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If You Want to Keep Me — This track highlights Easton's soulful vocals over a dynamic arrangement, demonstrating her ability to merge pop with R&B influences effectively.
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Manic Panic — The energetic production and playful lyrics make this track a fun standout that showcases Easton’s dance-pop credentials while also appealing to younger audiences.
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Half a Heart — This ballad exemplifies emotional depth through its poignant lyrics and Easton's heartfelt delivery, offering a contrasting mood within the album's upbeat tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks significant depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and styles.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic hooks, particularly in the chorus sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- emotive vocals for connection
- dance-friendly tracks for parties
- sing-along choruses with friends
- uplifting energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced intensity
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Easton's career resurgence with a top 5 hit and showcased her versatility.
- Themes
- 90s pop romance· dance floor dynamics· soulful heartbreak
- Career context
- Released in 1991, What Comes Naturally was Sheena Easton's sixth studio album, coming after her commercial success with the 1989 album No Limits. At this point in her career, Easton was transitioning from mainstream pop to incorporate more adult contemporary and R&B influences, though she maintained her pop sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny Loggins· Toni Braxton· Debbie Gibson
Tracklist
- 1 What Comes Naturally Start here 4:32
- 2 If You Want to Keep Me 4:33
- 3 You Can Swing It 4:07
- 4 The First Touch 4:34
- 5 Forever Friends 4:26
- 6 The Next Time 4:09
- 7 Manic Panic 4:40
- 8 Somebody 4:37
- 9 Time Bomb 4:15
- 10 Half a Heart 4:04
- 11 To Anyone 4:56
- 12 What Comes Naturally (extended club version) 8:05
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