Spellbound by Paula Abdul (CD, May-1991, Virgin)

Album Features
UPC:	077778621027
Artist:	Paula Abdul
Format:	CD
Release Year:	1991
Record Label:	Virgin
Genre:	Dance, R&B

Track Listing
1. Promise of a New Day, The
2. Rock House
3. Rush, Rush
4. Spellbound
5. Vibeology
6. U
7. My Foolish Heart
8. Blowing Kisses in the Wind
9. To You
10. Alright Tonight
11. Will You Marry Me?

Details
Playing Time:	49 min.
Producer:	Peter Lord, Don Was, Jorge "G. Man" Corante, Paisley Park, V. Jeffrey Smith
Distributor:	EMI Music Distribution
Recording Type:	Studio
Recording Mode:	Stereo
SPAR Code:	n/a

Album Notes
Personnel: Paula Abdul (vocals, background vocals); V. Jeffrey Smith (guitar, saxophone, keyboards, programming); Clifford Moonie Pusey, Mark Goldenberg, Mike Campbell , Randy Jacobs (guitar); Stuart Canin (violin); Stevie Wonder (harmonica); Steve Grove (tenor saxophone); Stephen Kupka (baritone saxophone); Greg Adams (trumpet); Jamie Muhoberac (organ); Peter Lord (keyboards, programming, background vocals); Ivan Neville, Tom Hammer (keyboards); Curt Bisquera, Rocky Bryant (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Colin England, Sally Dworsky, Sandra St. Victor, Arnold McCuller, Sir Harry Bowens, Sweet Pea Atkinson, The Family Stand (background vocals).Recording information: Greene St. Recording, N.Y.C; Hollywood Sound Recording Studio; Mad Hatter Studios, L.A; Ocean Way Recording; Paislely Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN; Studio Masters, L.A; Sunset Sound, L.A; Z Studio, Brooklyn, NY.The reason Paula Abdul was one of the handful of pop-dance artists of her time to actually have a career is that her production is so good that 10-15 years later it stands as the embodiment of late-'80s pop without being a parody of itself. And with this, her second album, she reinforces the upbeat personality she expressed on Forever Your Girl while showing growth as well. "Promise of a New Day," "Rock House," and John Hiatt's "Alright Tonight" are bouncy and joyous, much like some of the bright hits from her debut, but she adds a funky techno edge with "Vibeology," and "Will You Marry Me?" skates that thin line between sweet and precious. Additionally, Abdul adds better and more ballads to this CD. Smartly, her production team has put together sweeping, adult love songs (the hits "Rush Rush" and "Blowing Kisses in the Wind") that help give her strong crossover appeal to adult contemporary without alienating her original fan base. Not many artists hit the mark twice in terms of commercial and critical appeal, but Abdul was savvy enough to choose strong material (much of which was co-written by Abdul herself, Peter Lord, Sandra St. Victor, and V. Jeffrey Smith) and smart producers (including Lord, Smith, and Don Was). This was a safe follow-up to a massively successful debut, and surprisingly enough for a pop star, the baby steps she took toward becoming a respected artist were sure and solidly embraced. ~ Bryan Buss

Editorial Reviews
3 Stars - Good ...clean, appealing, awfully cute and a little corny...it makes her bounciness even more appealing...
Rolling Stone (19910627)