A great debut from Tata
Vega – her first album for Motown, and a sparkling soul effort – recorded after an early career stretch with some headier crossover groups!
Vega's got a positive, upbeat feel on the record that's mighty nice – a sort of energy that really draws from her roots, but points things in a sparkling new direction – still mostly sticking in mature soul modes, and avoiding any of the easier disco pitfalls that might have been taken at the time! Al Johnson handles the arrangements – with the same sort of b
alance of smooth and mature styles he brought to his own great records – a b
alance that works perfectly for Tata, as it allows her to work the full, wide range of her vocals, yet without ever going too far to end up as a cliche. Titles include "Try Love From The Inside", "Full Speed Ahead", "Keep It Coming", "Just As Long As There Is You", "Just When Things Are Getting Good", and "Music In My Heart".
(US pressing. NOTE – Cover has a cut corner and is lightly stained overall in front, and is slightly wavy with small peeled spots. Labels have light stains.)