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DONNA LEWIS / Blue Planet
Producer(s): Donna Lewis
Atlantic 83107
POP
Originally reviewed for week ending 7/18/98

Welsh-born Donna Lewis burst on the scene in 1996 with the platinum debut "Now In A Minute," which yielded the Hot 100 smash "I Love You Always Forever" (a track that was kept out of the No. 1 spot by the ubiquitous "Macarena"). Rather than rest on her laurels or attempt to duplicate the sound of "Now In A Minute," Lewis stepped out as a writer, singer, performer, and producer on her follow-up, which radiates with the ethereal aura of her adopted homeland of Ireland. Led by the catchy single "I Could Be The One," the album presents a full range of well-constructed, inventively arranged tunes that could propel Lewis to further success while shielding her from the critical backlash so many pop artists endure. Among the other highlights are the haunting title track, the insistent "Beauty & Wonder," the blithe "Falling," and the Kate Bush-inspired "Heaven Sent You." An album that shows remarkable growth and continued commercial potential.

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