Black Rose
Cher · 1980
33 min · 8 tracks · folk rock · house · pop rock
A vibrant blend of disco beats and rock influences, showcasing Cher's powerful vocals and emotive storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat tracks for dancing
- emotive storytelling through vocals
- short bursts of energy
- suitable for lively gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy introspective pieces
- seek slow, gradual builds
Where this album fits
- Themes
- disco nightlife· emotional regret· 80s dance scene
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Black Rose' marked a significant moment in Cher's career as her first album of the 1980s. Following her commercial success with 'Take Me Home' in 1979, this album sought to further establish her presence in the evolving dance music scene while also incorporating elements of rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Diana Ross· Kylie Minogue
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Bad Girls by Donna Summer — Shares disco energy and emotional storytelling, capturing the nightlife vibe of the late 70s and early 80s.Wild Planet by The B-52's — Combines upbeat dance rhythms with rock influences, evoking a vibrant party atmosphere similar to 'Black Rose.'Parallel Lines by Blondie — Merges rock and disco elements, with strong vocals and themes of love and regret in a danceable context.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never Should’ve Started 4:14
- 2 Julie 3:21
- 3 Take It From the Boys 4:59
- 4 We All Fly Home 3:56
- 5 88 Degrees 5:57
- 6 You Know It 3:20
- 7 Young and Pretty 4:03
- 8 Fast Company 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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