In the Night / Instant Love

R&B / Soul · 2006 · 17 tracks

In the Night / Instant Love

2006 · Collectables

In the Night / Instant Love captures Cheryl Lynn at a pivotal moment of artistic refinement.

Moving away from the high-octane disco of her debut, these recordings showcase a more sophisticated, mid-tempo urban sound that would come to define the early 1980s. The influence of producer Luther Vandross is palpable throughout, bringing a 'velvet' touch to the arrangements that emphasizes Lynn's incredible vocal range without ever feeling cluttered. It is an album that feels expensive and meticulously crafted, yet remains deeply soulful and accessible.

Tracklist · 17 Tracks

01

Shake It Up Tonight

5:42

02

Show You How

4:06

03

In the Night

4:28

04

Hurry Home

4:29

05

I’m on Fire

4:22

06

With Love on Your Side

4:02

07

If You’ll Be True to Me

4:06

08

What’s on Your Mind

4:06

09

Baby

4:21

10

Instant Love

5:11

11

Sleepwalkin'

6:26

12

Day After Day

4:36

13

Look Before You Leap

4:04

14

Say You'll Be Mine

5:06

15

I Just Wanna Be Your Fantasy

4:06

16

Believe in Me

3:20

17

If This World Were Mine

5:27

Moments Worth Listening For

the bridge of If This World Were Mine where Cheryl and Luther's voices intertwine in a masterclass of vocal chemistry

the snappy syncopated bass entrance on Instant Love that immediately signals the Marcus Miller influence

Cheryl's effortless ascent into her whistle register during the climax of a ballad showing off her incredible range

Where This Album Departs

How does In the Night / Instant Love sound next to the rest of Cheryl Lynn's catalogue?

Harmonies+2.0σ

The vocals lean far further into harmonies than the rest of the catalogue.

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