Change
Barry White · 1982
45 min · 8 tracks · soul
Smooth orchestral arrangements blend with Barry White's deep, sensual voice to create an intimate soul experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Change — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of transformation, showcasing White's ability to convey vulnerability through heartfelt lyrics and smooth melodies.
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Let’s Make Tonight (An Evening to Remember) — This track highlights White's romantic prowess, combining soaring strings with intimate vocal delivery to create an unforgettable love anthem.
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Don’t Tell Me About Heartaches — With its rich instrumentation and poignant storytelling, this song exemplifies White's talent for blending emotional depth with catchy hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong orchestration and vocal delivery but lacks standout compositions across all tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features lush orchestration and a slow build, setting a romantic tone for the following songs.
- Each track typically features Barry White's deep vocals layered over smooth strings and horns, creating a consistent sonic palette.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the intimate feel of the music.
- The final track fades out with a gentle orchestral swell, leaving a lingering sense of warmth.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sultry grooves for romantic evenings
- steady pacing for intimate moments
- lush orchestral backdrops enhance mood
- for slow dancing
- deep baritone for heartfelt connections
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party anthems
- seek quick, energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 1, 1982, 'Change' marked Barry White's return to the studio after a brief hiatus following his previous success with 'The Man'. At this point in his career, White was transitioning from the peak of his popularity in the 1970s into the 1980s, aiming to redefine his sound while maintaining his signature romantic style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isaac Hayes· Marvin Gaye· Al Green
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Change
The lyrics shift from reflecting on past love to expressing hope for new beginnings.
This transition signifies a pivotal change in perspective, inviting listeners to embrace personal evolution and renewal.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Change 6:12
- 2 Turnin’ On, Turnin’ In (To Your Love) 5:13
- 3 Let’s Make Tonight (An Evening to Remember) 5:09
- 4 Don’t Tell Me About Heartaches 6:52
- 5 Passion 6:58
- 6 I’ve Got That Love Fever 5:11
- 7 I Like You, You Like Me 5:30
- 8 It’s All About Love 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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