Independence (Lulu album)

Independence
Studio album by Lulu
Released	1993
Recorded	1992 Middle Ear, Miami Beach
Genre	Pop, electronic
Label	Dome
Producer	Errol Henry, Cary Bayle, Eliot Kennedy, Mike Ward, Ian Green, Nick Martinelli, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb
Lulu chronology
Shape Up and Dance (1984) Independence (1993) Together (2002)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Rolling Stone	[2]

Independence is an album by Scottish singer Lulu, released in 1993. It was Lulu's first release of new material since 1982.

History

Rolling Stone gave the album three stars, describing it as "a classy, good-hearted effort."^[3] Spin Magazine recommended the album, describing Lulu as having assumed "the mantle of soul survivor, achieving (Lisa) Stansfield status on the title track."^[4] Jose F. Promis, in reviewing the album for AllMusic, stated that "This isn't a bad album, by any means; it just could have been better."^[5]

The title track was a hit in Europe, but less so in the United States. It reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 3 on the US dance charts.^[6] It is described by reviewer Jose F. Promis as "...housey and anthem-like...(and) stands as one of the better dance-pop songs of the decade."^[5]

Track listing

1. "Independence" (Winston Sela, Leon Ware) 4:16
2. "There Has Got To Be a Way" (Sami McKinney, Kenny Moore, Allee Willis) 4:22
3. "Restless Moods" (Wayne Brown, Ruby Turner) 4:27
4. "I'm Back for More" featuring Bobby Womack (Ken Stover) 5:06
5. "How 'Bout Us" (Dana Walden; Producer; Nick Martinelli 4:52
6. "Until I Get Over You" (Simon Climie, Rob Fisher, Dennis Morgan) 3:28
7. "Let Me Wake Up in Your Arms" (Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb) 4:30
8. "You Left Me Lonely" (Errol Henry) 4:42
9. "Rhythm of Romance" (Kerry Chater, Michael Jay) 4:17
10. "I'm Walking Away" (Steve DuBerry, Lulu) 4:55
11. "A Place to Fall" (Chuck Jones) 3:29
12. "Let Me Wake Up in Your Arms (Romantic Reprise)" remix by Frankie Knuckles

Production and personnel

1 - Independence Producer – Cary Baylis, Eliot Kennedy, Mike Ward* 4:16 - 2 - There Has Got To Be A Way Mixed By – Essentials Producer – Ian Green 4:22 - 3 - Restless Moods 4:27 - 4 - I'm Back For More Featuring – Bobby Womack 5:06 - 5 - How 'Bout Us Producer – Nick Martinelli 4:52 - 6 - Until I Get Over You Producer – Ian Green 3:28 - 7 - Let Me Wake Up In Your Arms Producer – Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb 4:30 - 8 - You Left Me Lonely 4:42 - 9 - Rhythm Of Romance Producer – Essentials 4:17 - 10 - I'm Walking Away 4:55 - 11 - A Place To Fall 3:29 - 12 - Let Me Wake Up In Your Arms (Romantic Reprise) Producer – Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Remix – Frankie Knuckles 5:16 -

• Tracks 3, 4, 8, 10 and 11 produced by Errol Henry. Tracks 3, 8, 10 and 11 recorded and mixed by Chris Madden. Track 4 recorded and mixed by Chris Madden and Barry Rudolph. Graham Harvey: Keyboards; Errol Henry: Keyboards, Electric Bass, Drum Programming; Patrick Clahar (saxophone), Kevin Robinson (trumpet and flugelhorn), Fayyaz Virgi; Andrew Smith: Guitars on track 11; Winston Blissott: Bass on track 11
• Track 1 produced by Cary Bayle, Eliot Kennedy and Mike Ward for Five Boys Productions, with additional production by Brothers in Rhythm. Recorded and mixed by Paul Wright and Brothers in Rhythm. Steve Anderson: Keyboards; Cary Baylis: Guitars; Steve Beighton: Saxophone

Charts

Chart	Position
UK Albums Chart[7]	67

References

1. http://www.allmusic.com/album/independence-mw0000618711
2. Rolling Stone, Review of Independence, August 19, 1993, p. 78, as reprinted in CD Universe album overview. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
3. Rolling Stone, Review of Independence, August 19, 1993, p. 78, as reprinted in CD Universe album overview. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
4. Spin, Review of Independence, June 1993, p, 18, as reprinted in CD Universe album overview. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
5. Jose F. Promis, Review of Independence; Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
6. Music VF.com, Chart positions for "Independence". Retrieved 2011-11-09.
7. http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/28001/lulu/