DIONNE WARWICK - Dionne Sings Dionne (1998) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

As one of the premier pop/R&B singers with a singular voice, Dionne Warwick's list of hits includes "Are You There (With Another Girl)," "Once You Hit the Road," and the often nerve-racking "Heartbreaker." As she racked up the singles, Warwick fans also realize she has also released fulfilling albums through the years, including 1975's Track of the Cat and her 1979 comeback effort, Dionne. Dionne Sings Dionne is also a strong effort. While including new tracks, the bulk of Dionne Sings Dionne consists of reconfigured versions of her '60s work with Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David. Although many talented singers have come up empty when reviewing their classics, Warwick seems to be having fun here and deftly reexamines her oeuvre like only a handful of artists could. The '80s Earth, Wind & Fire-styled production values boost "Reach Out for Me." The song also features the Emotions, DeBarge, and the talented El DeBarge, who has some great chemistry with Warwick. "Say a Little Prayer" gets a casually elegant quiet storm reworking, with the rasp of Warwick's voice coming through loud and clear. Along the same lines, the always sweet Bacharach and David gem "All Kinds of People" is just as steady, with Warwick now bringing a sense of wisdom to the lyric where there once was hope. A new track, "Be My Neighbor," features Tyrese. With a lyric expressing that Warwick is desired by Tyrese as a surrogate mother who can offer advice, it comes off apt and sweet. Although at first this does seems haphazard, Dionne Sings Dionne is a fun and skilled effort. Jason Elias  
Tracklist :
1. Walk On By   3:47
Burt Bacharach / Hal David
2. Love Begins With You    4:08
Attala Zane Giles / Larry Weiss
3. Reach Out For Me    4:15
Burt Bacharach / Hal David
4. High Upon This Love    4:24
Jack Allocco / Thom Bell / Damon Elliott / David Kurtz / Dionne Warwick
5. I Say A Little Prayer For You    4:26
Burt Bacharach / Hal David
6. Always Something There To Remind Me    4:47
Burt Bacharach / Hal David
7. If I Want To    4:33
Burt Bacharach / Will Jennings
08. Aquarela Do Brazil    3:53
Tino Barrosa / Bob Russell
9. I Promise You    5:10
Fred Busby / Wayne Holmes
10. Be My Neighbor    3:15
Tyrese Gibson
11. All Kinds Of People    3:39
Burt Bacharach / Hal David
12. What The World Needs Now Is Love    4:20
Burt Bacharach / Hal David
13. Do You Know The Way To San Jose    5:36
Burt Bacharach / Hal David
14. Humbly I Pray    4:48
Tim Miner
15. What The World Needs Now Is Love (Underground Mix)    4:26
16. What The World Needs Now Is Love (Club Mix)    4:01