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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
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

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