Released 50 years ago
Diana Ross
Diana Ross · 1976
35 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A blend of lush orchestration and disco grooves, showcasing Ross's powerful vocals in a vibrant celebration of love.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Hangover — This track exemplifies the fusion of disco and soul, characterized by its infectious beat and Ross's emotive delivery that captures the high of romantic love.
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Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?) Start here — As the album's opener, this song sets an introspective tone while showcasing Ross's vocal range, becoming a signature ballad associated with her film 'Mahogany.'
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I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love) — This track highlights Ross's ability to convey vulnerability and joy through its melodic structure and heartfelt lyrics, adding depth to the album's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestration and disco while showcasing Ross's vocal range, making it a notable entry in her discography.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lush orchestral arrangement that transitions into disco grooves, setting a vibrant tone.
- Each track features prominent string sections and rhythmic bass lines, creating a consistent sonic landscape.
- Ross's vocal delivery varies from soft and introspective to powerful and commanding, particularly in the hit 'Love Hangover.'
- The final track, 'Smile,' shifts to a more reflective mood, contrasting with the upbeat nature of the preceding songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional exploration throughout
- for intimate gatherings
- uplifting vibes for celebration
- reflective moments of love
- inviting sing-along choruses
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album includes the hit 'Love Hangover,' solidifying Ross's solo career.
- Themes
- disco ballrooms· Mahogany dreams· newfound love joy
- Career context
- Diana Ross was transitioning from her role as the lead singer of The Supremes into a successful solo career when this album was released. Following her acclaimed debut album in 1970 and several hit singles, this self-titled album marked her continued evolution, featuring tracks that would become dance classics and solidifying her status in the disco era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker
Tracklist
- 1 Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?) Start here 3:22
- 2 I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love) 3:19
- 3 Love Hangover 7:49
- 4 Kiss Me Now 2:42
- 5 You're Good My Child 3:35
- 6 One Love in My Lifetime 3:37
- 7 Ain't Nothin' But a Maybe 3:35
- 8 After You 4:06
- 9 Smile 2:55
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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