Anyone Can See
| Anyone Can See | ||||
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| Released | January 1982 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 39:17 | |||
| Label | Network | |||
| Producer | Ron Dante | |||
| Irene Cara chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Anyone Cane See | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Anyone Can See is Irene Cara's debut album, released in 1982. This album followed up her successful hit singles "Out Here on My Own" and "Fame". The album is solid R&B featuring such standout songs as "Reach Out I'll Be There", "Slow Down" and the power ballad title track among others. Includes the hit, "Anyone Can See" which peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[2] It was produced by The Archies' Ron Dante.
Critical reviews[edit]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [3] |
In their review, Billboard stated that "Cara shows her vocal versatility on such uptempo tracks as the remake of "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "Wha'd Ya Want" and achieves a poignancy on "Anyone Can See." Cara has surrounded herself with a cast of top players with the end result an impressive new chapter in her young career."[4]
Cash Box noted that "she has a young energetic vocal style that comes across as more heartfelt on ballads than on uptempo numbers like the title track. Luckily she's found a producer, Ron Dante, who can direct lush Manilow-like ballads, as well as more uptempo synth/dance numbers. A searing remake of the Motown classic "Reach Out, I'll Be There" and the poppy "Wha'd Ya Want" are other highlights of this excellent debut for Network."[5]
AllMusic rated the album three starts, complementing the "strong R&B repertoire, reputable backing musicians, and solid production" on the record. "Her distinctive combination of subtlety and strength...is something of a cross between the raspy tones of Bonnie Tyler and the sensitivity of Deniece Williams. A solid listen throughout, Anyone Can See is Cara in her prime.[6]
Track listing[edit]
- "Reach Out I'll Be There" (Holland–Dozier–Holland) – 4:27
- "My Baby (He's Something Else)" (Cara, Gordon Grody, Carlotta McKee) – 3:33
- "Anyone Can See" (Cara, Bruce Roberts) – 3:42
- "Don't Throw Your Love Away" (Cara, Gail Boggs, Josh Shneider) – 3:58
- "Slow Down" (Cara) – 3:53
- "Whad'ya Want" (Cara, Grody, McKee) – 3:35
- "You Hurt Me Once" (Alan Roy Scott, Ed Fox) – 3:39
- "Thunder in My Heart" (Leo Sayer, Tom Snow) – 3:39
- "Why" (Andy Goldmark, Jim Ryan) – 4:49
- "True Love" (Bill Seidman) – 3:46
Personnel[edit]
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Charts[edit]
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
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| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[8] | 48 |
| US Billboard 200[9] | 76 |
| US R&B Albums (Billboard)[9] | 39 |
| US Cash Box Charts[10] | 80 |
References[edit]
- ^ Anyone Can See at AllMusic
- ^ Irene Cara, "Anyone Can See" chart position Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- ^ Ann-Margret – Ann-Margret: Reviews at AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ "Top Album Picks" (PDF). Billboard Magazine. No. 23 January 1982. p. 92. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Album Reviews - Hits Out of the Box" (PDF). Cash Box. No. 23 January 1982. p. 13. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/anyone-can-see-mw0000461436
- ^ Irene Cara, Anyone Can See credits Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Irene Cara – Anyone Can See" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ a b "Anyone Can See – Irene Cara Awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/80s/1982/CB-1982-02-27.pdf
