Donna Summer
Donna Summer · 1982
40 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · synth-pop
A vibrant blend of disco grooves and synth-pop melodies, embodying a confident new wave style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting dance floor vibes
- dynamic emotional journeys
- engaging lyrical storytelling
- varied song lengths for exploration
Where this album fits
- Themes
- American cultural commentary· synth-pop evolution· disco roots revival
- Career context
- Released on July 19, 1982, this self-titled album marked a significant moment in Donna Summer's career following her commercial peak in the late 1970s. After a series of successful disco hits, Summer transitioned into the 1980s soundscape, showcasing her ability to adapt and evolve musically.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Gloria Gaynor· Kylie Minogue
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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C'est Chic by Chic — Shares disco grooves and sophisticated pop structures, emphasizing rhythm and melodic hooks.Kylie by Kylie Minogue — Combines synth-pop melodies with disco influences, echoing themes of confidence and reinvention.Dare by The Human League — Mixes synth-pop with danceable beats, reflecting a similar blend of new wave and disco aesthetics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) 4:18
- 2 Mystery of Love 4:25
- 3 The Woman in Me 3:55
- 4 State of Independence 5:50
- 5 Livin’ in America 4:41
- 6 Protection 3:35
- 7 (If It) Hurts Just a Little 3:52
- 8 Love Is Just a Breath Away 3:55
- 9 Lush Life 6:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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