What makes And Still I Rise by Alison Limerick notable?

The album is notable for its chart success; the single Where Love Lives became a club anthem and reached the top of several dance charts, helping to define early '90s house music. Its blend of soulful lyrics with electronic production has influenced countless artists within the genre, marking it as a key release during the rise of house music in mainstream culture. Released in 1992, And Still I Rise was Alison Limerick's debut album, positioning her as a significant emerging voice in the UK house music scene. Following her hit singles like Where Love Lives, this album solidified her reputation and introduced her melodic prowess to a broader audience.

How many songs are on And Still I Rise?

And Still I Rise has 10 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

And Still I Rise

Alison Limerick · 1992

54 min · 10 tracks · house music

A vibrant fusion of house beats and soulful vocals that evokes the dance floor's electric energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Where Love Lives (Come on In) — This track stands out as an iconic anthem that captures Limerick's ability to blend emotive lyrics with infectious rhythms, making it a staple in house music playlists.
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Make It on My Own — Opening the album, this track showcases Limerick's powerful vocal range and sets the emotional tone while incorporating classic house elements.
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Gettin' in Right — This track features intricate production and showcases Limerick's lyrical storytelling, highlighting her unique perspective within the house genre.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production and vocal arrangements typical of early '90s house music but doesn't significantly innovate within the genre.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of four-on-the-floor beats across all tracks, driving the danceable energy.
Vocals are layered with harmonies and often feature call-and-response patterns, enhancing the soulful feel.
Several tracks incorporate breakdowns where the instrumentation drops out, allowing the vocals to take center stage before building back up.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Make It on My Own 5:17
2 Gettin' in Right 6:26
3 Where Love Lives (Come on In) 3:42
4 Hear My Call 5:25
5 Trouble 6:52
6 Come Back (For Real Love) 4:08
7 Tell Me What You Mean 5:07
8 Let's Make a Memory 5:43
9 You and I 6:17
10 The Difference Is You 5:50

What to play next

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With a Twist

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Where Love Lives

1990

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