Burnin'
Patti LaBelle · 1991
59 min · 12 tracks · R&B · soul
A vibrant blend of soulful melodies and powerful vocals, underscored by contemporary R&B rhythms.
Why this album works
'Burnin'' peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and solidified LaBelle's place in contemporary R&B. The single 'Somebody Loves You Baby' received significant radio play, contributing to her enduring influence in the genre during the early '90s.
- Best for
- steady emotional storytelling throughout vibrant vocal performances to savor soulful melodies for reflective moments
- Context
- Released on October 1, 1991, 'Burnin'' marked Patti LaBelle's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus. Following her successful collaboration with Michael McDonald on 'On My Own,' this album showcased her continued evolution as a solo artist while maintaining her iconic vocal prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Ricky Martin· Madonna· Prince· No Doubt· Alanis Morissette· Usher· Debbie Gibson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feels Like Another One 5:07
- 2 Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is) Standout 4:52
- 3 When You Love Somebody (I’m Saving My Love for You) 4:21
- 4 I Don’t Do Duets 5:53
- 5 Temptation 4:03
- 6 When You’ve Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven) Standout 4:54
- 7 Burnin’ (The Fire Is Still) Burnin’ for You Standout 5:28
- 8 I Hear Your Voice 4:22
- 9 We’re Not Makin’ Love Anymore 4:42
- 10 Release Yourself 4:54
- 11 Love Never Dies 5:32
- 12 Crazy Love 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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