A Long Time Coming
Evelyn "Champagne" King · 1985
40 min · 9 tracks · rhythm and blues
A vibrant blend of rhythm and blues and disco, laced with soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Change Is Gonna Come — King's rendition transforms this classic into a soulful anthem of hope and resilience, revitalizing its message for a new generation while highlighting her powerful vocal delivery.
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Chemistry of Love — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious groove and lyrical exploration of romantic connection, encapsulating the vibrant essence of the album's overall sound.
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Your Personal Touch — This track showcases King's ability to convey emotional depth through a smooth melody and intricate harmonies, representing the album's exploration of intimacy and vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends upbeat rhythms with personal themes but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong dance track, 'Chemistry of Love', which sets an upbeat tone before transitioning into the more reflective cover of 'A Change Is Gonna Come'.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and prominent brass sections, typical of the rhythm and blues genre, enhancing the soulful feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- heartfelt melodies for reflection
- uplifting moments of hope
- soulful rhythms for dancing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek abrupt musical shifts
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, A Long Time Coming was Evelyn 'Champagne' King's fourth studio album. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from the commercial success of her earlier hits like 'Shame' and exploring deeper, more personal themes in her music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Thelma Houston
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chemistry of Love 4:38
- 2 A Change Is Gonna Come 4:36
- 3 Spellbound 3:31
- 4 If You Find the Time 4:45
- 5 Slow Down 3:43
- 6 If I Let Myself Go 4:28
- 7 Your Personal Touch 5:48
- 8 I'm Scared 4:55
- 9 High Horse 4:26
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