Anyone Can See

Anyone Can See
Studio album by
Irene Cara
ReleasedJanuary 1982
GenreR&B
Length39:17
LabelNetwork
ProducerRon Dante
Irene Cara chronology
Ésta es Irene
(1967) 		Anyone Can See
(1982) 		What a Feelin'
(1983)
Singles from Anyone Cane See
  1. "Anyone Can See"/"Why"
    Released: November 1981
  2. "My Baby (He's Something Else)"/"Slow Down"
    Released: April 1982
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Anyone Can See is Irene Cara's debut album, released in 1982. This album followed up her successful hit singles "Out Here on My Own" and "Fame". The album is solid R&B featuring such standout songs as "Reach Out I'll Be There", "Slow Down" and the power ballad title track among others. Includes the hit, "Anyone Can See" which peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[2] It was produced by The Archies' Ron Dante.

Critical reviews

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

In their review, Billboard stated that "Cara shows her vocal versatility on such uptempo tracks as the remake of "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "Wha'd Ya Want" and achieves a poignancy on "Anyone Can See." Cara has surrounded herself with a cast of top players with the end result an impressive new chapter in her young career."[4]

Cash Box noted that "she has a young energetic vocal style that comes across as more heartfelt on ballads than on uptempo numbers like the title track. Luckily she's found a producer, Ron Dante, who can direct lush Manilow-like ballads, as well as more uptempo synth/dance numbers. A searing remake of the Motown classic "Reach Out, I'll Be There" and the poppy "Wha'd Ya Want" are other highlights of this excellent debut for Network."[5]

AllMusic rated the album three starts, complementing the "strong R&B repertoire, reputable backing musicians, and solid production" on the record. "Her distinctive combination of subtlety and strength...is something of a cross between the raspy tones of Bonnie Tyler and the sensitivity of Deniece Williams. A solid listen throughout, Anyone Can See is Cara in her prime.[6]

Track listing

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  1. "Reach Out I'll Be There" (Holland–Dozier–Holland) – 4:27
  2. "My Baby (He's Something Else)" (Cara, Gordon Grody, Carlotta McKee) – 3:33
  3. "Anyone Can See" (Cara, Bruce Roberts) – 3:42
  4. "Don't Throw Your Love Away" (Cara, Gail Boggs, Josh Shneider) – 3:58
  5. "Slow Down" (Cara) – 3:53
  6. "Whad'ya Want" (Cara, Grody, McKee) – 3:35
  7. "You Hurt Me Once" (Alan Roy Scott, Ed Fox) – 3:39
  8. "Thunder in My Heart" (Leo Sayer, Tom Snow) – 3:39
  9. "Why" (Andy Goldmark, Jim Ryan) – 4:49
  10. "True Love" (Bill Seidman) – 3:46

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart (1983) Peak
position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[8] 48
US Billboard 200[9] 76
US R&B Albums (Billboard)[9] 39
US Cash Box Charts[10] 80

References

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  1. ^ Anyone Can See at AllMusic
  2. ^ Irene Cara, "Anyone Can See" chart position Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  3. ^ Ann-Margret – Ann-Margret: Reviews at AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "Top Album Picks" (PDF). Billboard Magazine. No. 23 January 1982. p. 92. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Album Reviews - Hits Out of the Box" (PDF). Cash Box. No. 23 January 1982. p. 13. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Anyone Can See - Irene Cara | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  7. ^ Irene Cara, Anyone Can See credits Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  8. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Irene Cara – Anyone Can See" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  9. ^ a b "Anyone Can See – Irene Cara Awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  10. ^ "Cash Box Magazine" (PDF). worldradiohistory.com. 1982-02-27.
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