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Beverley Knight | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (28 Jun 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Parlophone
  • ASIN: B0002852GM
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 39,546 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Come As You Are 3:44£0.89
Listen  2. Not Too Late For Love 4:22£0.89
Listen  3. First Time 4:40£0.89
Listen  4. Straight Jacket 3:27£0.89
Listen  5. Keep This Fire Burning 3:55£0.89
Listen  6. No One Ever Loves In Vain 3:33£0.89
Listen  7. Affirmation 3:25£0.89
Listen  8. Supasonic 3:50£0.89
Listen  9. Tea & Sympathy 3:59£0.89
Listen10. Below My Radar 4:49£0.89
Listen11. Under The Same Sun 3:43£0.89
Listen12. Till I See Ya 3:29£0.89
Listen13. Salvador 4:36£0.89
Listen14. Remember Me (Contains Hidden Track 'Fatal Factor') 7:51£0.89

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Beverley Knight's fourth album Affirmation is worthy of her reputation as Britain's premier soul and R&B performer. A progression from her last album, Who I Am, here there is a great selection of songs with lively, dynamic arrangements. The instant highlight is opening track and lead single "Come as You Are" cowritten with Robbie Williams' ex-partner Guy Chambers, and is a rocky power-soul number à la Tina Turner. It begins with a catchy melody that builds into a crescendo of drums, guitars and swirling organs backing Knight's impassioned, world-class vocals.

The rest of Affirmation is a little more subdued but no less accomplished. "Supasonic" is a fresh-sounding homage to the purple Prince--funky, catchy with a great melody and guitar hook that sucks you in. On the gentler side, "No One ever Loves in Vain", another song with Chambers, is soulful, stripped-down and slinky with a lush piano complimenting Knight perfectly. A few songs such as "Keep the Fire Burning" and the title track are more contemporary R&B-influenced but not overtly poppy as to cheapen the rest of the of the album. It's this diversity with taste that makes Affirmation another great album from the UK's soul queen. --Georgina Collins

BBC Review

Released on Parlophone and partly mixed on a desk used by the Beatles, many ingredients were in place to make Beverly Knight's Affirmation a heartfelt production. Indeed, much of the album resonates with Gospel, Quincy Jones and Motown.

The quality of the song writing is generally strong, with only minor glitches of less satisfying material. Its intricate and thoroughly musical arrangements beg to be revelled in and Knight's voice is strong throughout, fitting the accomplished production like a hand in glove. Harmonically Affirmation is more sophisticated than anything else in pop today.

Above all what characterizes Knight's voice is its sincerity. When she tells a story, such as in the sad but incredibly groovy "Salvador" (about AIDS), it makes for compelling listening. After losing her best friend to the disease, music was what brought her back on her feet, so the sadness in Knight's words is hardly simulated.

The guitar riff-driven "Till I See Ya", one of many highlights on Affirmation, is an obvious hit. Also of note, is the fresh and carefree bonus track "Fatal Factor".

Yet, no matter how true she sounds, I can't help but feel Beverly still has more of her voice to give. There's part of her heart which still remains hidden.

All in all Affirmation should help many re-instil their faith in commercial pop. Aside from a few forgettable songs, you're unlikely to hear more convincing and soulful pop today from either side of the Atlantic. Beverly is a treasure, and I suspect she is only going to get better as time goes on. --Hans Biørn Lian

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
One word: AWESOME! 8 Sep 2005
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Format:Audio CD
Never been a big fan of Beverley Knight or many female "soul" singers to be honest, but I heard a few of her songs on the radio and decided to take a chance on the album. I haven't stopped listening to it since it dropped on the doormat in that innocent little brown box. It's an awesome album. Every track could have been released as a single and would have been a hit (if the single-buying public was aged over 9 and was less fickle).
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Beverley the great! 2 Sep 2005
Format:Audio CD
What can I say, this album is my favourite album of the past 12 months! Beverley has proven herself to be rediculously talented, a true British gem who doesn't get the credit she deserves! Every song on this album is amazing and you can tell Beverly's really put her heart and soul into every song. My particular fave is the beautiful "first time" also "remember me" a song that brought me to tears the first time I heard it. There's also the upbeat offerings of "come as you are", "keep this fire burning" and "tea and sympathy". To summarise EVERYONE should have this album as part of their collection a classic which should not go un-noticed! If you do one thing today buy this album!
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I bought this album on the instict of two songs "Come As You Are" and "Keep This Fire Burning". I certainly wasn't disappointed. Previously i had never really taken much notice of Beverley Knight and how wrong i was to do so. The whole of this album is excellent and there is not a song which i do not like. There are one's that stick out, paticularly "Supasonic" "Tea & Sympathy" and "Straight Jacket" which i couldn't stop listening to, a fantastic ballad! After listening to this album i bought the other 3.
Beverley Knight has a very strong voice and certainly knows how to choose a song to suit her vocal abilities. It's about time the British had a great female vocalist, and here she is! Go buy this cd!!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
AMAZINLY PURE GENIOUS
I had never been a huge fan of beverly until i read a review of this album when it was released, i was never that really into soul music also!! Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2008 by Brian Callaghan
FANTASTIC!
I Really love this CD. it is one that I play over and over when I am in the mood for this type of music. Love it. This one along with the others are on my "Keep" pile. Read more
Published on 12 May 2006 by Henry Charles
Beverley's Back With Her Best Album To Date!
After buying Beverley's second and third albums. I was pleased to purchase her forth album entitled 'Affirmation'. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2005 by "jimony"
Her best yet
So far, the album of her career. This CD is phenomenal.

Launched by the summer anthem "Come As You Are", this kicks off a whole multitude of styles and rhythms. Read more

Published on 1 Jun 2005
Superb!!!
I actually bought the single Come As You Are, however the rest of this album is so much better than that song. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2005 by Sam
The best album on this planet!
Beverly Knight is THE best singer of all time ( thats what I think ). I recommend this album to anyone who likes pop and soul. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2004
Affirmation..... possibly the best album released this year
i have bought copies of prodigal sister and who i am. I must admit that prodigil sister was ok, but who i am i thought wasn't anything special. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2004 by B
THE SOUND OF SUMMER
This album has amazed me this summer her voice is amazing on every track there is not one track i dislike i look forward to each track. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2004 by paul ward
Payday for Parlophone
For years, success for Beverley Knight has come in the form of respect rather that actual record sales. Read more
Published on 7 July 2004 by "artezine"
Britians greatest SOUL singer ever!
Wow!, what can I say, this album is absolutely amazing. I own the B-Funk, Prodigal Sister, and Who I am. Affirmation is certainly just as good if not better than the others. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2004
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