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A Night of Rapture - Live | 
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| Artist: Anita Baker
Label: Atlantic / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 54053
Format: Enhanced, Live
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 4.6 x 0.5
MPN: 78144
UPC: 081227814427
EAN: 0081227814427
ASIN: B00021LQ6E
Release Date: June 8, 2004
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| Tracks:
| • | Caught Up in the Rapture - Anita Baker, Glenn, Garry | | • | Mystery - Anita Baker, Temperton, Rod | | • | Been So Long - Anita Baker, Baker, Anita | | • | No One in the World - Anita Baker, Hirsch, Ken | | • | Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year) - Anita Baker, McLeod, Marilyn | | • | Watch Your Step - Anita Baker, Baker, Anita | | • | Moondance - Anita Baker, Morrison, Van | | • | You Bring Me Joy - Anita Baker, Lasley, David | | • | Sweet Love - Anita Baker, Baker, Anita |
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| Customer Reviews:
 A must have... regardless of whether you have all her previous recordings!!! June 1, 2007
NDBx (New York, NY United States)
When you listen to this recording you get the full measure of Anita. By that I mean, you will find that what she does and is best at, is not by benefit of any studio technical wizardry.
In many ways this recording is the equal of "Rapture" for it's directness, it's straight to the point delivery. Anita's voice is rich with big, rich tones. Those exhortations and unique vocal embellishments holds you transfixed.
The band is first rate and she is backed inobtrusively by a band of some exceptional musicians, most notably James Bradley, Jr. and Gerald Allbright.
For me, "Mystery" and "(Caught up in the ) Rapture" actually surpass the studio versions because Anita is just so much more direct in concert. Nothing gets in the way.
This is an enhanced CD with three MPEG files from the accompanying video which I also have.
This is an excellent concert recording. She even attempts Van Morrison's "Moondance" which has now become a standard especially within the jazz world. This is where the more contemporary band gives it a perfunctory performance but Anita transcends this and captures the jazzy feel of the piece, somewhat faithfully. It's the one departure from what we all know is the Anita Baker repertoire.
A truly compelling concert recording.
 Expendable. January 10, 2007
Justo Roteta (Los Angeles, California United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you (like me) owned the VHS tape from which this CD was made--you'll undoubtedly be disappointed. Anita Baker is undeniably one of the best female vocalists of our time but this CD's release was unnecessary and unwarranted. Stick to the "Rapture", "Compositions" and "Giving You the best That I Got" CDs--these are timeless masterpieces (whereas this Cd is expendable).
A great performer December 29, 2004
Alessandro Vasserot (Roma, Italy)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm not very into Anita Baker's music, and i'm not a collector of her. I used to listen to Rapture back in the 80s and i still enjoy it very much. When i found out this live release i decided to purchase it because i like live performances. I'm glad i bought it.
Since i'm not a collector, i didn't have any of the versions here included, so to me this is a wonderful listening pleasure. I understand 3 titles come from the original VHS, 1 is a b-side from a 1989 single (but it is actually another 1986 performance) and the remaining 5 titles come from a japanese EP.
Probably the 5 songs from the japanese EP were gathered from different USA/Europe 7'' and 12'' singles for the japanese market. So, essentially this CD is a b-sides live collection. This fact adds value to the product in my opinion.
That's even the reason why the songs are faded in and out. They are taken straight from the original releases tapes. To me this is a wonderful live collection, and it would be very cool if a real complete concert from that era is issued, too. If only to compare the 2 releases and tell what's best.
Alessandro
POWERFUL NIGHT OF RAPTURE~BRAVO ANITA!!!! August 12, 2004
Bradly Briggs (TOLUCA LAKE, CALIFORNIA)
For whatever strange reason their are far too many great lady singers such as Anita Baker, Stephanie Mills, Jean Carn, Mikki Howard, Teena Marie who have gone far too many years outside of the recording studio!! With great works currently out by Teena and Stephanie, it is a relief that this drought is hopefully over!! This great concert treat takes me back to The Greek Theatre when Anita held us spellbound for some ninety minutes with her hyponotic vocals! If you were one of the lucky ones who experienced this legendary singer in concert then you will want this great set for sure!! This will keep me going and warm me up for Anita Baker's new release in the fall which is sure to be a winner!!! Enjoy!!!!
 Something Old - Nothing New August 9, 2004
Ramsess (Fayetteville, North Carolina)
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have always loved Anita's voice as well as the music it can produce. But I am sure this project was released in an attempt to introduce what is to come and that is her next studio project. I didn't buy this cd because I had the honors of downloading it from a site first and let me tell you that there is nothing new/origianl about it. Even if it is live, it still is a dead product. Same ole songs, same ole tired lyrics. Buy the originals and you will get your $$ worth. I can't wait for her new cd which is due out in September I think. Until then, stuff the money you were going to use to purchase this cd in your piggy bank and save it for the new one. There is no Rapture to be caught up in in my opinion.
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