Ruby Turner
DISCOGRAPHY
REVIEWS
Motown Songbook
3
3/5
2.4
Red Deer, AB, Canada
August 5, 1989
May get low marks for originality, but it scores high in integrity, verve, and fun.
Motown Songbook
3
2.4
Victoria, BC, Canada
September 16, 1989
Nothing radically new or bright about the production of Turner's voice ... but guest appearances ... spice up several cuts with strikingly vibrant intensity.
Motown Songbook
1
2.4
Kingston, ON, Canada
October 14, 1989
The Brits have always enjoyed remaking Motown songs ... but this is one of the worst versions I've ever heard.
Motown Songbook
1
2.4
Vancouver, BC, Canada
November 17, 1989
A bewildering, pointless exercise.
Motown Songbook
2
2.4
Memphis, TN, USA
December 17, 1989
The worst strategic move her label could make.
Paradise
3
3.5
Memphis, TN, USA
January 12, 1990
At least gives Ms. Turner a chance to display her versatility.
Motown Songbook
3
2.4
Melbourne VIC, Australia
January 19, 1990
The originals still sound better.
Paradise
4
3.5
New York, NY, USA
January 19, 1990
She's soulful, sassy and sensual and should soon establish the kind of following here as she has abroad.
Paradise
2
3.5
Dayton, OH, USA
January 20, 1990
Another example of mismatching artist with material.