Every Home Should Have One
Patti Austin · 1981
37 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A rich blend of pop, jazz, and R&B that showcases Austin's smooth vocals and emotional depth across vibrant arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Baby, Come to Me — This track became a defining hit for Austin, showcasing her vocal prowess and emotional delivery while blending pop and R&B seamlessly.
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Do You Love Me — With its upbeat tempo and catchy hooks, this song captures the essence of early '80s pop while highlighting Austin's dynamic range.
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Every Home Should Have One — The title track reflects on themes of love and belonging, framed within an infectious melody that underscores Austin's storytelling ability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends pop, jazz, and R&B effectively, showcasing Austin's vocal range and emotional delivery across varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Austin's vocal delivery varies from smooth and sultry in the ballads to more powerful and dynamic in the up-tempo 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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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
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
- heartfelt melodies for romantic moments
- easygoing tracks for afternoon relaxation
- catchy tunes for sing-alongs
- short bursts of emotional warmth
Maybe skip if you
- listeners seeking high-energy excitement
- fans of lengthy, complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, Every Home Should Have One was Patti Austin's third studio album and marked her commercial breakthrough. Following her first two albums, which garnered moderate attention, this record featured the hit single 'Baby, Come to Me,' propelling her into mainstream success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roberta Flack· Natalie Cole· Chaka Khan
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Love Me to Death
A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from longing to assertive desire, emphasizing a passionate plea for connection.
This transition not only deepens the emotional intensity but also showcases a bold narrative turn that distinguishes it from other tracks on the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do You Love Me 3:24
- 2 Love Me to Death 4:08
- 3 Way I Feel 4:19
- 4 Every Home Should Have One 3:31
- 5 Baby, Come to Me 3:47
- 6 Genie 3:57
- 7 Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) 3:07
- 8 Symphony of Love 3:39
- 9 Oh No, Margarita 3:52
- 10 Island 3:46
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