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Album Description
Leading contemporary soul singer Chante Moore is back with this exciting collection of 11 all-new songs perfectly showcasing her gorgeous 5-octave vocal range. "Love The Woman" is sensuous and romantic, featuring jazzy grooves and soulful ballads. Chante Moore like you've never heard before!

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3 out of 5 stars

Predictably enjoyable old school jamz. June 17, 2008
24 out of 26 found this review helpful

This is Chante's first solo recording after Exposed and her debut album for the jazz oriented Peak Records label.
"Love The Woman" showcases Chante's trademark soul stirring, ultra smooth and hypnotic vocals.
The sexy phrasing, the funky sounds and the rapturous, rich vocals all combine for a vibe that's unmistakably urban.
Her highly anticipated new album also includes production by Grammy award winner Raphael Saadiq (Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, The Isley Brothers, and D'Angelo) and Warryn Campbell (Jamie Foxx, Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary, and Mario).
The album reunites Chante Moore with her longtime musical mentor, legendary producer/piano master George Duke (credits include great dames of jazz/soul Regina Belle, Anita Baker, Dianne Reeves and Marilyn Scott ) who helped launch her career in the early 1990's, on Minnie Ripperton's "Give Me The Time".
There are some 'contemporary R&B' moments. but she demonstrates her skills as a jazz vocalist on two standards : Nancy Wilson's classic "Guess Who I Saw Today" and one of Aretha Franklin's early recordings, "Start of Something Big".
"It Ain't Supposed To Be This Way" and "Do For You" are lovely and "First Kiss" is a delicious song, vocalised in a samba style, which suits Chante's tender delivery perfectly.
Some of George Duke's usual jazz fellows join in : Lenny Castro on percussion, Vinnie Colaiuta on drums, Ray Fuller on guitar and Brian Bromberg on bass. George Duke plays solos on keyboards and harmonica.
The album is very well crafted and polished.
Maybe it's too polished. Chante sings in great fashion in the same way that she was used to sing fifteen years ago, it seems that nothing has changed here.
And this is actually the weakness of the recording. There is nothing new, no ground breaking, and also no breaking from the past.
Also the songs are pretty predictable and sound all the same, her lyrics are romantic but not really fresh.
At the end of the listening, you cannot realize which is which.
All in all, a good album, but not great.

3 out of 5 stars

3 stars - Chante Moore returns with a very good album. July 6, 2008
6 out of 9 found this review helpful

Throughout her long career, Chante Moore has mainly explored two different territories. On her first two albums she put her beautiful vocals over smooth love ballads and slow jams for the grown and sexy. With her third album, which had her biggest hit to date, "Chante's Got a Man," she began to slowly move out of that category. On her fourth solo album, Exposed, she abruptly switched to straight up contemporary R&B with help from Jermaine Dupri. Quite frankly, almost no Chante Moore fan will be completely satisfied with this album, because it has songs that explore both of said categories. On one track, she is working with Warryn Campbell, most known for his work with Mary Mary, and then the next track, she is covering a jazz standard. It's a little bit akward to have such extremes side by side. "Always Gonna Be Somethin'" is a great song with a true message; no matter how in love two people are, there will always be obstacles and problems to overcome. "Can't Do It" is a go-go style track, full of horns and interesting percussion. One of my favorite producers, Raphael Saadiq, stops by on "Special," another excellent track. The first single, "It Ain't Supposed To Be This Way" is old school Chante: expressive vocals with just a piano to back her up. "My Eyes" is probably my favorite track here. "Give Me Time" is a sophisticated vocal showcase. Here, she displays her Mariah-like high notes. She shows this on the next track, "Do For You," also. It's a nice contemporary R&B track. "Love the Woman," which Moore herself co-wrote, is the baby-making jam of the disc. I'm sorry to say, though, that the last three songs ruined the album for me. "Love Action" has a nice bridge, but that's about it. "First Kiss" and "Guess Who I Saw Today" are my least favorite tracks of the album. The production is kinda cheesy and the songs are overall bland to me. I most likely won't be listening to them again. Love the Woman is hard to critique because each Chante fan will view it differently. Personally, I think it's very good, with the exception of the last few tracks, but to each his own. Listen to samples to be completely sure of your purchase.

3 out of 5 stars

I love Chante, but... June 17, 2008
5 out of 9 found this review helpful

this is rather disappointing... After all this time away from solo recording, I really had high expectations for this recording. I was hoping it was a return to the sound of A LOVE SUPREME. What an overall letdown -- Chante really deserves better than this. Two highlights are her rendition of the Nancy Wilson-identified standard "Guess Who I Saw Today" and especially Minnie Riperton's "Give Me Time" -- in fact, based on this and the previously recorded Minnie song, "Here We Go", how about having Chante record a tribute to Minnie Riperton for her next project (and make it sooner rather than later). Are you listening Peak Records? Let the lady sing instead of burying her under production and background vocals!

2 out of 5 stars

It's a great cd but... July 18, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

I always have a problem with artists remaking someone else song. Chante has a very strong voice but some songs don't always fit good singers. I've heard Patti and Mary J. remake "Ain't no way" and started cussin'. They had no business trying to do that song. When Aretha did it, that should have been it. End of story, close the book - it's done. I feel the same way about "Special". When you hear the original track by Sara Devine (Not the Louie Vega house remix and if you don't know who Sara Devine is then you can't call yourself a r&b connoisseur!), you'll hear a very beautiful track. I don't think she should have attempted to remake it. It doesn't matter if Rafael Saadiq produced it. Sorry.

1 out of 5 stars

Career Kill June 21, 2008
4 out of 7 found this review helpful

Chante Moore has an amazing voice , her first few albums expressed that . Over the past few years , her career has declined . From picking bad collaborations , to poor producers to unmatched music chemistry . What saddens me most is she's got the talent. Why is she selling herself so short with constantly connecting with musicians that aren't giving her fans what they have expected from her over the years ? Which is quality.

She's naturally a beautiful woman, without having to work for it or at it. I see the Toni Braxton collaspe happening with Ms. Moore , trying to be overly sex driven which in the case of Braxton was a career kill. Please Chante , go back to producers /writers who can bring out your breath taking voice. Your fans truly miss, those "Old School Lovin" days.

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