Storyteller (Crystal Waters album)
# Storyteller (Crystal Waters album)

Storyteller is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Crystal Waters, released on May 17, 1994, by Mercury Records. The album peaked at number 199 on the US Billboard 200, number 73 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 8 on the Top Heatseekers chart. Four singles were released from the album: "What I Need", "Relax", "Ghetto Day", and the hit, "100% Pure Love". "Ghetto Day" samples The 5th Dimension's 1968 hit "Stoned Soul Picnic".

Storyteller sold 1 million copies and was certified gold in the United States.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| The Advocate | (favorable) |
| AllMusic | |
| Billboard | (favorable) |
| Cash Box | (favorable) |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+ |
| Knoxville News Sentinel | |
| Los Angeles Times | |
| Robert Christgau | |
| Rolling Stone | |
| Spin | (favorable) |

The album debuted at 199 on the US Billboard 200. Since its release, it has gone gold, and sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Upon release, the album received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics. It won Vibe's 1994 Music Poll for Best Club/Dance Album. It was the no. 12 Best Album of 1994 in Spin.

## Personnel

* Drums, percussion – Teddy Douglass, Maurice Fulton, Richard Payton, Doug Smith, Sean Spencer, Jay Steinhour
* Drum programming – Maurice Fulton, Sean Spencer
* Guitars – Wayne Cooper
* Keyboards and programming – David Anthony, Hoza Clowney, Neal Conway, Charles Dockins, Maurice Fulton, Mark Harris, Richard Payton, Fruity Roberts, Doug Smith
* Vibraphone – David Bach
* Saxophone – Greg Thomas (also scatting)
* Horns – Greg Boyer, Benny Cowan
* Multi-instruments – Eric Kupper
* Backing vocals – Katreese Barnes, Kenny Hicks, Adrianne McDonald, Antionette Robertson, Novelair Thomas, Audrey Wheeler

## Charts

Chart performance for Storyteller :

| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 55 |
| US Billboard 200 | 199 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 73 |
