Dangerous (Natalie Cole album)
Dangerous is an album by American singer Natalie Cole, released in 1985 on the Modern Records label. It was Cole's tenth studio album.
Overview:
The album represents a distinct shift in Cole's musical style, moving away from her earlier R&B and jazz influences towards a more contemporary pop and dance-oriented sound. This change was largely influenced by producers Preston Glass and Stewart Levine. Dangerous features a collection of uptempo tracks and ballads.
Track Listing:
The album's track listing includes:
- Dangerous
- Something for Nothing
- Secrets
- At Seventeen
- Careless
- I Live for Your Love
- Heaven Sent
- Nobody's Soldier
- I Can't Break Away
- Everlasting
Singles:
The album spawned several singles, most notably "Dangerous," which reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other singles included "Something for Nothing" and "I Live for Your Love."
Reception:
Dangerous received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised Cole's vocal performance and the album's updated sound, others felt that it lacked the depth and artistry of her earlier work. Commercially, the album achieved moderate success, peaking at number 140 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Personnel:
The album features contributions from various musicians and producers, including:
- Natalie Cole - Vocals
- Preston Glass - Producer
- Stewart Levine - Producer
Impact:
Although not as commercially successful as some of Cole's other albums, Dangerous marked a significant turning point in her career, showcasing her willingness to experiment with different musical genres and appeal to a broader audience. It paved the way for her later commercial successes in the late 1980s and early 1990s.