Dusty… Definitely
Dusty Springfield · 1968
44 min · 16 tracks · pop music
Dusty Springfield's rich, emotive vocals intertwine with lush arrangements, creating a soulful tapestry of heartbreak and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Take Another Little Piece of My Heart — This track showcases Springfield's vocal power and emotional depth, becoming one of her signature songs that resonates with themes of heartbreak.
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I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today — The haunting arrangement and Springfield's poignant delivery create an atmosphere of melancholy that captures the essence of vulnerability.
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Ain’t No Sun Since You’ve Been Gone — This opener sets the tone for the album with its blend of soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, exemplifying Springfield's ability to convey deep emotion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances and arrangements but is affected by its remix tracks disrupting cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the sixth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral strings and horns, creating a lush backdrop for Springfield's vocals.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt vocals for emotional connection
- consistent flow through varied themes
- for nostalgic afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 22, 1968, Dusty… Definitely was Springfield's sixth studio album and followed her successful collaboration with producer Jerry Wexler. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in blue-eyed soul, following hits like 'Son of a Preacher Man' from the previous year.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Etta James· Roberta Flack
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today
The verses detail a shift from hopeful anticipation to a stark acceptance of sadness as external circumstances reflect internal despair.
The lyrical transition emphasizes a profound emotional depth, revealing how personal feelings are intricately tied to one's environment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ain’t No Sun Since You’ve Been Gone 2:46
- 2 Take Another Little Piece of My Heart 2:36
- 3 Another Night 2:13
- 4 Mr Dream Merchant 3:04
- 5 I Can’t Give Back the Love I Feel for You 2:32
- 6 Love Power 2:09
- 7 This Girl’s in Love With You 3:37
- 8 I Only Wanna Laugh 3:06
- 9 Who (Will Take My Place) 3:04
- 10 I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today 3:14
- 11 Morning (Bom Dia) 2:46
- 12 Second Time Around 3:41
- 13 No Stranger Am I (remix) 2:47
- 14 Meditation (remix) 1:57
- 15 The Colour of Your Eyes (remix) 2:33
- 16 Spooky 2:44
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