Wild Seed -- Wild Flower Dionne Farris |
Released 1995
Following a successful stint with Arrested Development, including lending her vocals to their smash "Tennessee," Dionne Farris enlisted members of the band Follow for Now for her 1994 debut. Although Wild Seed -- Wild Flower only managed to spawn one hit, the percolating, infectious "I Know" was a monster, dominating the airwaves and lodging inside the Top Ten for months. It's hardly the only noteworthy track on this consistently engaging debut which blends funk, rock, pop, and folk. The insightful, soul-searching, and often self-empowering message of the lyrics is given added credence by the supple, soulful vocals of Farris and the musicianship doesn't let her down. Highlights include the sample-laden "Stop to Think" (with musical assistance from Lenny Kravitz), the uplifting "Passion," the heartfelt, introspective "Food for Thought," and the potent "Don't Ever Touch Me (Again)." Intelligent and winning, Wild Seed -- Wild Flower's charms run much deeper than "I Know," making for a striking initial effort. ~ Tom Demalon, All Music Guide
TRACKS 1. I Know 2. Reality 3. Stop to Think 4. Passion 5. Food for Thought 6. Now or Later 7. Don't Ever Touch Me (Again) 8. 11th Hour 9. Water 10. Blackbird 11. Old Ladies 12. Human 13. Find Your Way 14. The Audition 15. I Know [NY Reprise Mix]
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