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Rachelle Ferrell

3.9

1990–2000

3 albums

45 reviews

DISCOGRAPHY

Discography

1990

First Instrument

3.8

warm reception

divided reaction

14 reviews →

1992

Rachelle Ferrell

4.3

warm reception

similar reaction

9 reviews →

2000

Individuality (Can I Be Me?)

3.8

warm reception

varied reaction

22 reviews →

REVIEWS

Reviews

First Instrument

5

5/5

3.8

Vancouver, BC, Canada

July 13, 1995

Blessed with a stratospheric range, unlimited imagination and the confidence to express it, this vocalist has it all.

1990

First Instrument

5

3.8

Birmingham, UK

July 15, 1995

It’s not often that a new singer comes along with such a good feel for swing, an excellent technique and the confidence to really explore.

1990

First Instrument

3

3.8

Chattanooga, TN, USA

July 16, 1995

Her originals ... are less intriguing.

1990

Individuality (Can I Be Me?)

4

4/5

3.8

Vancouver, BC, Canada

September 16, 2000

A soulful 11-track effort that shows off a new wrinkle, her songwriting ability.

2000

Individuality (Can I Be Me?)

4

3.5/4

3.8

McLean, VA, USA

September 20, 2000

Instead of stagnating, she has grown as an artist while maintaining her creative integrity and remaining as hard to pigeonhole as ever.

2000

Individuality (Can I Be Me?)

3

B–

3.8

Atlanta, GA, USA

September 21, 2000

Eight years have passed since the woman with one of R&B's most amazingly acrobatic voices released a new album. So it's especially disappointing that this one isn't a solid "10."

2000

Individuality (Can I Be Me?)

5

3.8

New York, NY, USA

September 23, 2000

35

Classic and essential.

2000

Individuality (Can I Be Me?)

3

2.5/4

3.8

Los Angeles, CA, USA

September 24, 2000

Polished but emotionally raw at heart.

2000

Individuality (Can I Be Me?)

4

3.8

Washington, D.C., USA

September 29, 2000

Most of the music reaffirms Ferrell's affection for R&B with both style and smarts.

2000

Individuality (Can I Be Me?)

5

5/5

3.8

London, UK

October 1, 2000

104

Full of deep, meaningful songs.

2000

Analysis

ANALYSIS

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