Circle of One [Bonus Track]

Rating

Album: Circle of One [Bonus Track]
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Rhythm Of Life	More Info...	4:22
2)	Get Here	More Info...	4:39
3)	Circle Of One	More Info...	3:55
4)	You've Got To Give Me Room	More Info...	5:17
5)	I've Got To Sing My Song	More Info...	4:04
6)	I've Got A Right	More Info...	3:59
7)	Will We Ever Learn	More Info...	5:16
8)	Everything Must Change	More Info...	6:51
9)	Don't Look Too Closely	More Info...	4:28
10)	Circle Of One Remix	More Info...	4:18

Album: Circle of One [Bonus Track]
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Rhythm Of Life	More Info...	4:22
2)	Get Here	More Info...	4:39
3)	Circle Of One	More Info...	3:55
4)	You've Got To Give Me Room	More Info...	5:17
5)	I've Got To Sing My Song	More Info...	4:04
6)	I've Got A Right	More Info...	3:59
7)	Will We Ever Learn	More Info...	5:16
8)	Everything Must Change	More Info...	6:51
9)	Don't Look Too Closely	More Info...	4:28
10)	Circle Of One Remix	More Info...	4:18

Tracks

1. Rhythm Of Life

2. Get Here

3. Circle Of One

4. You've Got To Give Me Room

5. I've Got To Sing My Song

6. I've Got A Right

7. Will We Ever Learn

8. Everything Must Change

9. Don't Look Too Closely

10. Circle Of One (Remix)

Performer Notes

Personnel: Oleta Adams (vocals, piano, keyboards, background vocals); Roland Orzabal (guitar, synthesizer, background vocals); Philip Todd (saxophone, brass); William Gregory (baritone saxophone); Guy Barker (flugelhorn, brass); John Barclay (brass); John Cushon (drums); Luis Jardim (percussion); Matthew Vaughan (programming); Andy Caine, Tessa Niles, Carol Kenyon (background vocals).
Audio Remixers: Yvonne Turner; William Orbit.
Unknown Contributor Role: Luis Jardim.
At the time of the release of her debut, Circle of One, Oleta Adams was best-known as the impassioned backing vocalist on Tears for Fears' 1989 album The Seeds of Love; most prominently featured on "Woman in Chains". About a decade later, she was best-known for "Get Here": a gospel-tinged belter later revived by one Justin Guarini as his showpiece on the 2002 phenomenon American Idol. This, of course, proves that even small hits have an unexpected shelf life, and anybody who decides to go back to Adams' debut may not find anything quite as good -- though the other single, "Rhythm of Life," comes close -- it's nevertheless a high-class, quality, contemporary R&B record that perhaps sounds a little bit too much like its year. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Professional Reviews

Entertainment Weekly (4/12/91) - "..a gentle album dominated by sparse arrangements, mostly just piano, bass and drums, which reflect Adam's gospel roots. Her voice can soar with intensity, hanging onto notes for dear life, or sudddenly drop into hushed intimacy...Adams' voice roams freely, imbuing the collection with depth and warmth." - Rating: A-