Chantal Chamberland – Temptation (2LP)
Vocals, Guitar – Chantal Chamberland [click here to see more vinyl featuring Chantal Chamberland]
Backing Vocals – Amy King (A3)
Acoustic Bass – Paul Intson
Acoustic Guitar – Jason Fowler (A1, A4, C1)
Cello – Kirk Starkey (B1, B3)
Drums – Dan Lockwood
Guitar, Dobro – Steve Strongman (B2)
Strings – Macedonia Radio Symphonic Orchestra Skopie conducted by Oleg Kondratenko
Orchestrated by Rebecca Pellett
Arranged by Paul Intson
Written by Tom waits (A1), Reed Foehl (A2), Wes Hutchinson (A2), Michael Jackson (A3), Paul Anka (A3), Adam Clayton (A4), Brian Eno (A4), David Evans (A4), Laurence Mullen (A4), Paul David Hewson (A4), Gary Lightbody (B1), Jonathan Graham Quinn (B1), Nathan Connolly (B1), Tom Simpson (B1), Herb Slotkin (B2), Jalacy J. Hawkins (B2), Brian Thomas Higgins (B3), Paul Michael Barry (B3), Steve Torch (B3), Arturo Molina (B4), Bill Withers (B4), George Robert Merrill (C1), Shannon A. Rubicam (C1), Nina Simone (C2), Sixto Diaz Rodriguez (C3), Danny Whitten (C4), Bernard Joseph Butle (D1)
2 LP, Gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Germany
Label : Evosound
Original Label : Evosound
Recorded by Georgi Hristovski
Engineered by Ron Searles
Mixed by Paul Intson
Mastered by Wreckhouse Mastering
Produced by Chantal Chamberland
Originally released in September 2019
Reissued in July 2023
Tracks:
Side A:
- Temptation
- Beautiful Life
- Love Never Felt So Good
- Miss Sarajevo
Side B:
- Chasing Cars
- I Put A Spell On You
- Believe
- Ain't No Sunshine / I Can't Stand The Rain
Side C:
- I Wanna Dance With Somebody
- I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
- I think of you
- I don't want to talk about it
Side D :
- Syrup and honey
- Mama This One's For You
- Simply Falling
- Wayfaring Stranger
Reviews:
"Temptation is a stellar example of creative courage. Given her large and loyal international audience, powerhouse Canadian jazz vocalist Chantal Chamberland could easily have played it safe by delivering an album of Songbook standards sure to please the following she has built over the last two decades.Instead, a rigorous search for new and oft-unconventional material resulted in a generous collection of 13 songs for which the description 'eclectic' is an understatement. Her seventh full-length release, Temptation moves from Blues, Jazz, to Bossa and features such classics as "I Put A Spell On You" and "I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl" nestling alongside tunes written or made famous by artists as diverse as Tom Waits, Bill Withers, Justin Timberlake and Michael Jackson, Rodriguez, Cher, U2, and modern rock band Snow Patrol.Chamberland makes this seemingly unlikely song selection work by breathing vibrant new life into every single one, assisted by the inventive arrangement and production choices she makes and the stellar accompaniment of her carefully chosen cast of A-list players.The diverse material, all focused on different facets of love, showcases her impressive range as a vocal stylist. While always avoiding vocal gymnastics, Chamberland moves from quiet and intimate to sultry, sensual and soulful with seamless ease. The result is a Temptation you will gladly and inevitably succumb to.French-Canadian singer Chantal Chamberland strikes a perfect balance between the soul of the classic singer/songwriter and the dynamic verve of a jazz chanteuse. Chantal Chamberland's sensuous, smoky voice is her trademark instrument. Temptation is a dish best served chilled. Relaxed mood during wine o'clock. Extraordinary company with a snifter of XO. Play on shuffle while soaking in some bubbles. 'Temptation' will carry on evosound's tradition of making beautiful pieces for the Audiophiles and music connoisseurs. 180 gram LP with the lacquers cut in Germany using the high-resolution audio."
Ratings:
Discogs : 4.83 / 5