''Blue Notes in the Basement'' is the debut album by the American singer-songwriter

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. It was released in 1991 on

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. It includes the singles "It's Over Now", "Scandal," "Deeper Love (Missing You)", "Rejoicing (I'll Never Forget)", and Is It Love?"

Critical reception

Simon Dudfield of ''

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'' wrote, "Miss Nate has one hell of a voice and this will surely be the deciding factor on whether her smooth jazz tinged soul/funk sticks in a saturated market. The album rolls over pleasantly with enough

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type influence to please Kiss FM but too few hooks to captivate the pop market. The single that launched her career, 'It's Over Now' stands out as the pop crossover track and may well be in line for a re-release. A neat sax permeates the whole album, and the production will suit lovers rather than groovers."

Track listing

#"Blue Notes" #"Sands of Time" #"Is It Love?" #"Deeper Love (Missing You)" #"You and Me Together" #"It's Over Now" #"Scandal" #"Rejoicing (I'll Never Forget)" #"Rain" #"Love Hungover" #"It's My World" (feat. Lisa Rasta) #"Funny (How Things Change)"

References

External links

Ultra Naté - Blue Notes In The Basement
1991 debut albums Ultra Naté albums Warner Records albums {{1990s-album-stub