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Joan Armatrading: Secret Secrets

31 January 1985 · 42 YEARS

Secret Secrets

Joan Armatrading

Moving away from earlier folk arrangements, the sound features gated-reverb drums and polished synthesizers. The focus rests on the friction between independence and human connection.

These mid-eighties production values push the melodies to the forefront of the mix. By adopting a sharp, studio-driven aesthetic, the album establishes a distinct departure from the sparse work of her past.

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