Rise [Bonus Tracks]

• Artist: Gabrielle
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1999
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album, Enhanced CD-ROM
• Genre: Electronica

Review

British singer Gabrielle's third album was a monster hit in Europe but caused barely a ripple in the United States. It is unfortunate because the album is quite engaging, and had it received the proper promotion, it may have even registered a hit single or two in America. This is sophisticated, mellow British soul-pop, somewhat akin to Simply Red. The songs are pleasant, but none really stand out as instant hits, although her Bob Dylan-inspired "Rise" became a huge European smash. The album has a subtle 1960s feel to it, especially on "When a Woman" and "Falling," which recalls Supremes-era soul-pop. For the most part, though, the songs register between slow to mid-tempo, save for a brief moment of funk on the tune "5 O'Clock." Standout cuts include the ballad "Should I Stay," which, of all the gems on this set, seems the most hitworthy. "Only You" has a lush, beautiful string section, and the album's opener, "Sunshine," flows with an interesting groove. A good album, and surely deserving of more attention than what it received in the United States, especially considering the following she garnered with her first (and only) stateside hit, "Dreams." [The 2001 Japanese re-release includes three tracks not included on the original: "Out of Reach," "There's Nothing I Won't Do for You," and an acoustic version of "Rise" as well as three videos.] ~ Jose F. Promis, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Sunshine [Album Version]	Johnathan Shorten, Gabrielle	Gabrielle	(4:10)
Rise	Bob Dylan, Gabrielle, Olli Dagois	Gabrielle	(3:39)
When a Woman	Richard Stannard, Gabrielle, Julian Gallagher	Gabrielle	(3:12)
Tell Me What You Dream	Richard Stannard, Gabrielle, Julian Gallagher	Gabrielle	(4:03)
5 O'Clock	Gabrielle, Olli Dagois	Gabrielle	(3:37)
Should I Stay	Gabrielle	Gabrielle	(3:59)
Over You	Johnathan Shorten, Gabrielle	Gabrielle	(4:22)
Falling	Richard Stannard, Gabrielle	Gabrielle	(3:21)
If You Love Me	Johnathan Shorten, Gabrielle	Gabrielle	(3:56)
Independence Day	Gabrielle	Gabrielle	(4:35)
Gonna Get Better	Johnathan Shorten, Gabrielle	Gabrielle	(4:02)
Out of Reach	Johnathan Shorten, Gabrielle	Gabrielle	(3:19)
There's Nothing I Won't Do for You	Gabrielle, Boilerhouse Boys	Gabrielle	(4:10)
Rise [Acoustic Version]	Bob Dylan, Gabrielle, Olli Dagois	Gabrielle	(3:57)

Credits

Mike Smith (Saxophone), Mike Smith (Brass), Paul Johnson (Vocals (Background)), Chris Ballin (Vocals (Background)), John Brough (Engineer), John Brough (Mixing), Derrick Cross (Vocals (Background)), Andy Gangadeen (Drums), Chester Kamen (Guitar), The London Session Orchestra (Strings), The London Session Orchestra (Brass), Chucho Merchán (Percussion), Linda Muriel (Vocals (Background)), Marilyn Powell (Vocals), Gerard Presencer (Brass), Winston Rollins (Trombone), Winston Rollins (Brass), Sharon Scott (Vocals (Background)), Martin Shaw (Trumpet), Craig Silvey (Mixing), Faye Simpson (Vocals (Background)), John Themis (Guitar), Lucy Wilkins (Strings), Lucy Wilkins (Violin), Richard Stannard (Producer), Adrian Bushby (Mixing), Simon Richmond (Producer), Simon Richmond (Instrumentation), Johnathan Shorten (Keyboards), Johnathan Shorten (Programming), Johnathan Shorten (Vocals (Background)), Johnathan Shorten (Producer), Johnathan Shorten (Vocal Recording), Sara Wilson (Cello), Gabrielle (Vocals), Gabrielle (Vocals (Background)), Gabrielle (Main Performer), Will Malone (String Arrangements), Will Malone (Instrumentation), Will Malone (String Conductor), Bruce White (Viola), Mark Lawson (Vocals (Background)), Maryland Pierce (Vocals (Background)), Derrick Taylor (Bass), Derrick Taylor (Guitar (Bass)), Richie Fermie (Producer), Richie Fermie (Drum Programming), Toyin Adekale (Vocals (Background)), Olli Dagois (Producer), Howard Gott (Violin), Julian Gallagher (Producer), Amanda Drummond (Viola), Andy Nice (Cello), Clare Raybould (Violin), Catherine Browning (Violin), Michelle John Douglas (Vocals (Background)), Stephen Mckeon (String Arrangements), Ian Burdge (Cello), Richard Evans (Mixing), Dylan Howe (Drums), Chris Newton (Vocals (Background)), Ruth Gottlieb (Violin), Jason Hazeley (Keyboards), Jason Hazeley (Vocals), Jason Hazeley (String Arrangements), Jason Hazeley (Brass Arrangement), Chris Worsey (Cello), Brian G. Wright (Violin), Doctor Gregory X. (Organ (Hammond)), Johnny Dollar (Producer), Johnny Dollar (Instrumentation), Sophie Sarota (Cello), Sophie Sarota (Viola), Ferdy Unger Hamilton (Producer), Natalia Bonner (Violin), Steve Cripps (Engineer), Vincent Greene (Viola), Noel Vine (Violin), Robert Spriggs (Viola), Lurine Cato (Vocals (Background)), Sarah Brown (Vocals (Background))