British soul singer Gabrielle made a dent in the pop charts with her debut single ‘Dreams’ back in 1993, but then quickly became one of the many pop stars who have international acclaim, yet remain mostly unknown stateside. Her 2000 album Rise cemented her as a superstar abroad and sadly it went unnoticed in the U.S. On this slipped disc, Gabrielle showcases her love for Motown-styled numbers and odes for the broken hearted. The self-empowering title track samples the hook from Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.’ ‘Tell Me What You Dream’ and ‘Should I Stay’ reveal Gabrielle’s real-life battles with love, showing her aching, open wounds, while ‘Sunshine’ is an enlightening dedication to her son. In the meantime, Gabrielle’s latest release Play to Win won her more critical praise and comparisons to Dusty Springfield’s Dusty in Memphis, and her breakthrough single ‘Dreams’ has been remixed for 2005.