N'Dea Davenport

Track Listings

1. Whatever You Want

2. Underneath a Read Moon

3. Save Your Love for Me

4. When the Night Falls

5. Bring It On

6. No Never Again

7. In Wonder

8. Bullshittin'

9. Real Life

10. Old Man

11. Placement for the Baby

12. Oh Mother Earth (Embrace)

13. Getaway

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
N'dea Davenport started working on her debut solo recording in 1990; she finished eight years later. In between she spent six years traveling the world with British funk revivalists the Brand New Heavies. After four albums on which she sang lead, wrote songs, and produced, she took a hiatus to buy and restore a house in Louisiana, then resumed the solo project. N'dea Davenport was recorded in San Francisco, Atlanta, Nashville, and Los Angeles. It sounds less like a clever pastiche of an artist suffering from wanderlust than the travelogue of a woman who is fluent in many different languages. Her native tongue remains the saucy, '70s-inspired funk she honed with her former bandmates, and the sultry vibe of "Bring It On" and "Whatever You Want" pushes that sound forward. Elsewhere she's mixing it up with the Crescent City's Rebirth Brass Band on "Getaway," reviving the Southern torch tradition on "Save Your Love for Me," showing off her jazz chops on "In Wonder," and infusing Neil Young's "Old Man" with a heady dose of soul. Her lyrics range from social criticism to tender love themes, and her enthusiasm lifts every track. Her long-awaited debut makes an eloquent argument for broadening the narrow confines of contemporary R&B. --Martin Johnson

Vibe
Davenport's coyly seductive [Brand New Heavies] persona is nowhere to be found on this album; instead, her powerful voice soars over chunky bass lines trusty rim shots, and wah-wah guitars.

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Tracks:

Soul Record -- Me'Shell Ndegeocello
Naked Eye -- Luscious Jackson
Never Said -- Liz Phair
Onion Girl -- Holly Cole
Kiss Me -- Sixpence None The Richer
Luka -- Suzanne Vega
Black and White -- Sarah McLachlan
Underneath a Red Moon -- N'dea Davenport
Not an Addict -- K's Choice
Get Out The Map -- Indigo Girls
Little Black Girl -- Rebekah
Deeper Well -- Emmylou Harris
Surrounded -- Chantal Kreviazuk
Spit of Love -- Bonnie Raitt

Amazon.com

A document of the 1998 tour, Lilith Fair: A Celebration of Women in Music, Vol. 3 is thus far the most lively and affecting recording of Sarah McLachlan's summer festival. From the percussive chop-socky blues of Emmylou Harris's "Deeper Well" to Holly Cole's richly intoned "Onion Girl" to Sixpence None the Richer's quirky take on the pop hit "Kiss Me" to Rebekah's sparsely searing "Little Black Girl," the women presented here are fierce, fiery, and fabulously fruitful. Included also are Suzanne Vega's late-'80s signature song, "Luka," the Indigo Girls' banjo porch rocker "Get Out the Map," and N'dea Davenport's sultry-smooth "Underneath a Red Moon." While some notable '98 participants lack representation here (where are Paula Cole, Missy Elliot, and Lucinda Williams?), this volume is a proud achievement of fine production and optimal sequencing, and the performances are of greater diversity than offered previously. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Lilith Ladies do not Dissapoint.......2005-07-21

While all of the songs on this record are outstanding and fun to hear live, Liz Phair's "Never Said" is a radio classic. Her first real recognition came from this song which helped make her an indie princess. An awesome buy.

Better than the first!.......2001-01-13

I got this CD last night and have listened to it 6 times since, it is that good!!!! Luka is a depressingly excellent song, and Get Out The Map is cute and country-ish. It is so ecclectic and broad. My favorite songs are probably Luka, Get Out the Map, Naked Eye, and Never Said. If you are a fan of female music, buy this, you won't be dissapointed!

Sixpence makes this CD none the richer.......2000-03-22

Holly and Sarah are great. Many of the artists are edgy and mature. But "Kiss Me" by Sixpence is an example of the sappy shallowness that this CD gets stuck in. Two stars is generous. Reissue this without the Sixpence track.

McLachlan & Cole save this CD-, however, sonically it sucks.......1999-10-11

I demand some reasonable effort by producers to do a decent job of recording music, and ARISTA seems, in general, to be subpar on most of their releases. However, this seems to be worse than their average. While they can blame it on this being a live album -- it's a poor excuse. If you have any audiophile tendencies, don't buy this CD -- although the music is reasonably good, the shabby job of recording/transferring to CD format will leave you disappointed and wanting your money back.

Fabulous!.......1999-09-05

I was give Volume 2 and I thought it was good. I decided to go see how Volume 3 was. I loved it! In my opinion even better then the Volume 2! It has a wide variety of songs that all sound great. i loved Sarah's "Black and White". It's amazing!

Average customer rating:

I finally listened to this properly
Fantastic
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N'dea Davenport
N'dea Davenport
Manufacturer: V2
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007SNC
Release Date: 1998-06-30

Tracks:

Whatever You Want
Underneath A Red Moon
Save Your Love For Me
When The Night Falls
Bring It On
No Never Again
In Wonder
Bullshittin'
Real Life
Old Man
Placement For The Baby
Oh Mother Earth (Embrace)
Getaway

Amazon.com

N'dea Davenport started working on her debut solo recording in 1990; she finished eight years later. In between she spent six years traveling the world with British funk revivalists the Brand New Heavies. After four albums on which she sang lead, wrote songs, and produced, she took a hiatus to buy and restore a house in Louisiana, then resumed the solo project. N'dea Davenport was recorded in San Francisco, Atlanta, Nashville, and Los Angeles. It sounds less like a clever pastiche of an artist suffering from wanderlust than the travelogue of a woman who is fluent in many different languages. Her native tongue remains the saucy, '70s-inspired funk she honed with her former bandmates, and the sultry vibe of "Bring It On" and "Whatever You Want" pushes that sound forward. Elsewhere she's mixing it up with the Crescent City's Rebirth Brass Band on "Getaway," reviving the Southern torch tradition on "Save Your Love for Me," showing off her jazz chops on "In Wonder," and infusing Neil Young's "Old Man" with a heady dose of soul. Her lyrics range from social criticism to tender love themes, and her enthusiasm lifts every track. Her long-awaited debut makes an eloquent argument for broadening the narrow confines of contemporary R&B. --Martin Johnson

Customer Reviews:

I finally listened to this properly.......2006-11-25

First, I was fully aware of N'dea's credentials when I bought this cd (at full retail) the day it came out in 1998. I'd been following N'dea since hearing an unbelievably soulful voice singing the virtues of "Cheeba" for Ton -Loc on his debut album. I sat straight up, went to the stereo and replayed the song at maximum volume while simultaneously checking the album notes to see who was singing my socks off. I had recently noticed N'dea's name on Madonna's "I'm Breathless" album, so I knew a major talent was bubbling under somewhere in the record biz and made a mental note to keep checking for that name. Not too much later I began to follow the advance buzz on the Brand New Heavies. Imagine my surprise when "Never Stop" hit the racks "featuring N'dea Davenport" (and by the way, check for the Def Mix Classic Mix of that one, it's just as good as the full-on Heavies version). At that moment if became easier to track two acts I was interested in...

When "the Heavies" came out with "Shelter" and no N'dea in sight, I was worried but hopeful. Of course the band will always rock no matter what, and Siedah Garrett helped them polish their style (can't forgive the sugar-coma of "You Are the Universe" however). I was really worried for N'Dea because she was taking a hell of a jump and facing incredible criticism if she were to fall short, with accusations of Diva Syndrome sure to follow.

By the time the album came out a year later, I had many personal issues going on, including the loss of a long term job and my own move to the UK. While I've nothing to apologize for (I did buy it after all...), I'm quite sorry that I didn't listen to it more closely. It was among my possessions when I returned to my brother's home after many years away, and these past two weeks it has been my personal soundtrack. I've been ripping my personal collection of hundreds of titles into a computer, and yet this one cd somehow stood out and demanded more attention (I can think of no higher form of praise at the moment).

While all the tracks shine with solid musicianship and THAT voice, the album really begins for me with "Never Again", leading into a nearly flawless suite of heartfelt and personal music that doesn't end until "Getaway" steps in to lighten the mood. The song "Placement for the Baby" is universal in theme and will resonate with anyone facing a challenge they've not found the heart or nerve for just yet. "Real Life" is tender and plaintive and thought-provoking. Even a cover of Neil Young's "Old Man" (which has never been a fave of mine) is rendered with unique style and given a fresh spin in the hands of a true pro. I echo the call of others to hear more of this incredible talent, and I'm glad she's back in the Heavies for a new album. This CD is a sleeper gem, you can't go wrong here.

Fantastic.......2004-01-30

I've always been a Fan of Funk,like Tower of Power,Average White Band,and of course The Brand New Heavies, and Love N'dea Davenport with the BNH's.I was initally dissapointed when i first got D'Dea's album, i guess because it wasn't like the BNH sound. Then.......after listening to it again,it is an incrediable piece of work. The Music is good and her Voice is so Strong and Beautiful. Every song gives you something different!I highly recommend this CD. I look foward too a Second album from her and pray that she is doing it! It was the same as when i bought Phil Collins "Testify" It was dissapointing at first because it was not like his normal Horn Sound, but this album "Testify" is also a Masterpiece!

True Talent!.......2003-11-25

Yet another underrated artist with a very powerful voice. N'dea's vocals are strong and the music is also great. Hopefully she gets the recognition she deserves.

Just What I Expected!.......2003-04-07

I am a huge fan of the Brand New Heavies' fusion of R&B, funk, and soul. Being such a big fan, I was saddened when N'dea Davenport left the band to pursue her solo career. However, N'dea's debut self-titled album is filled with the music that made her and the Brand New Heavies famous and loved by many.

I would highly recommend this CD to fans of the BNH as well as people who have not listened to the band. This is a style of music that makes you feel good, and in these times of sadness and war in the world today, we need more albums like this!

The True Heavy.......2003-02-26

This is a timeless classic from a much overlooked power voice in the industry. Sista Davenport belts out each and every song like nobody else can. I STILL play this classic and hold my breath awaiting another. I hope I don't have to wait too long. Don't YOU wait ... if you don't know, you'd better ask somebody!!!

Average customer rating:

Bullshittin'
N'Dea Davenport
Manufacturer: V2
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1998-09-28

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N'dea Davenport
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000B96B
Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

Whatever You Want
Underneath a Red Moon
Save Your Love for Me
When the Night Falls
Bring It on
No Never Again
In Wonder
Bullshitin'
Real Life
Old Man
Placement for the Baby
Oh Mother Earth (Embrace)
Getaway
Feel No Pain (Main Mix)
Bring It On (Premier & Guru Mix. Featuring Guru) - N'Dea Davenport, Guru

Album Description

Japanese edition of 1998 solo album by the early Brand NewHeavies vocalist with two bonus tracks added: 'Feel No Pain'(Main Mix) and 'Bring It On' (Premier & Guru Mix, featuringGuru). 15 tracks total. A V2 release.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Three Bonus Remix Tracks: Bring it on (Hex Hector Seven Inch Mix), (Dj Premier/Guru Remix), and (Tony Maserati Mix)