Black Rose
Cher · 1980
33 min · 8 tracks · folk music
A vibrant blend of disco and rock, infused with Cher's powerful vocals and infectious energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Never Should’ve Started Start here — This track opens the album with an energetic vibe and features a catchy chorus that encapsulates the disco spirit of the era.
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Take It From the Boys — With its infectious beat and playful lyrics, this song showcases Cher's ability to merge rock elements with dance music effectively.
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We All Fly Home — This poignant ballad highlights Cher's vocal range and emotional depth, offering a reflective counterbalance to the album's upbeat tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Cher's vocal strength within a blend of rock and disco, but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with Cher's lead vocals often accompanied by backing singers that enhance the emotional impact.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
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
- prefer lengthy introspective pieces
- seek slow, gradual builds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Cher's transition into the 1980s with notable chart performance.
- Themes
- disco nightlife· emotional regret· 80s dance scene
- Career context
- Released in January 1980, 'Black Rose' was Cher's first album under the Warner Bros. label after her departure from Casablanca Records. This project marked a shift in her sound as she sought to explore more contemporary pop-rock influences, positioning her for a resurgence in the early '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Diana Ross· Kylie Minogue
Tracklist
- 1 Never Should’ve Started Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Bad Girls
Donna Summer
Shares disco energy and emotional storytelling, capturing the nightlife vibe of the late 70s and early 80s.
Wild Planet
The B-52's
Combines upbeat dance rhythms with rock influences, evoking a vibrant party atmosphere similar to 'Black Rose.'
Parallel Lines
Blondie
Merges rock and disco elements, with strong vocals and themes of love and regret in a danceable context.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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