Chanté MooreChante Moore
Precious
Chante Moore
1 Love's Taken Over
Written-By – Chanté Moore, Simon Law
6:39
2 Precious
Written-By – Carol Duboc, Darrell Smith
5:52
3 It's Alright
Written-By – Chanté Moore, Vassal Benford
5:37
4 Finding My Way Back To You
Written-By – Darryl Ross, Diane Quander
4:51
5 Listen To My Song
Written-By – Chanté Moore, Jay Lincoln
5:30
6 As If We Never Met
Written-By – Jud Friedman
3:25
7 Candlelight And You
Featuring – Keith Washington
Written-By – Chanté Moore, Phillip L. Stewart II, Tony Haynes
5:19
8 Who Do I Turn To
Written-By – Chanté Moore, Phillip L. Stewart II, Tony Haynes
4:42
9 I Wanna Love (Like That Again)
Written-By – Chanté Moore, Michael J. Powell, Vernon Fails
5:07
10 Sexy Thang
Written-By – Chanté Moore, Rodney Fareed Purdy
5:46
11 Because You're Mine
Written-By – Bebe Winans
4:24
12 Love's Taken Over (Quiet Storm Mix)
Written-By – Chanté Moore, Simon Law
6:40
Label:
MCA Records – MCAD-10605
Format:
CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1992
Genre: R&B Jazz, Funk, Soul, Pop
Style: Contemporary R&B, Soul
Chanté Moore’s 1992 debut album, Precious, is a critically well-regarded, stylish blend of smooth R&B and jazz-inflected soul, featuring her distinctively clear, supple soprano voice. Produced largely by George Duke, the album offers a polished mix of romantic ballads and mid-tempo grooves. Key tracks include the hit "Love's Taken Over" and the duet "Candlelight & You" with Keith Washington.
Moore is praised for her "angelic," "sweet," and "supple" voice that delivers high emotional intensity. The album features high-quality 90s production with a jazz-R&B vibe, often featuring real instrumentation from musicians like Stanley Clarke and Paul Jackson Jr..
Key Tracks:-
"Love's Taken Over": Her breakout R&B hit, known for its "irresistible, heavy bassline" and seductive melody.
"Candlelight & You": A passionate duet with Keith Washington that remains a favorite for its "sexy and mature" delivery.
"It's Alright": A slow-to-mid-tempo track frequently cited as a standout for its "smooth and jazzy" R&B feel.
"Precious": The title track is often called an "all-time favorite groove" for its exhilarating stride and emotional depth.
Precious is often highlighted as one of her strongest, most "grown folks"-style, and timeless, albums. While some critics at the time found the production a bit polished, it is largely praised for its stylish, non-mainstream sound. It is considered a must-have for fans of 90s soul, showcasing a blend of romantic lyricism and superb vocal control.
Discogs community ratings average approximately 4.2 to 4.6 out of 5 stars across various releases. Amazon customer reviews are overwhelmingly positive, often reaching a perfect 5.0 out of 5 stars, with many calling it a "must-have" for fans of 90s R&B.
While some contemporary critics felt the pop-leaning arrangements occasionally "weighed down" her immense talent, the album is now cemented as one of the best female R&B releases of 1992. While sometimes described as a "smooth" or "quiet storm" style album, it is considered a solid, enduring debut.