Released 43 years ago this October
Feel My Soul
Jennifer Holliday · 1983
40 min · 9 tracks · house music
Soulful vocals intertwine with infectious house rhythms, creating an electrifying atmosphere that bridges the dance floor and heartfelt emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Am Ready Now — This track exemplifies Holliday's commanding vocal range and emotional depth, capturing the essence of readiness for love and personal growth. Its upbeat tempo combined with heartfelt lyrics makes it a standout moment on the album.
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Change Is Gonna Come — A powerful cover of Sam Cooke's classic, Holliday infuses it with her unique flair, transforming it into an anthem for resilience and hope amidst struggles. This rendition highlights her ability to convey deep emotions through song.
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Just Let Me Wait — Opening the album with its soulful melody, this track sets the tone for an exploration of desire and anticipation, showcasing Holliday's ability to blend vulnerability with strength.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends soulful vocals with house rhythms, showcasing both emotional depth and danceability.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of syncopated bass lines and four-on-the-floor beats, typical of house music.
- Vocals are layered with harmonies that often build in intensity, particularly in the choruses of tracks like 'I Am Love' and 'Change Is Gonna Come'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 mid-tempo groove throughout
- soulful vocals for emotional connection
- uplifting moments of joy
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1983, Feel My Soul was Jennifer Holliday's second studio album following her acclaimed debut, which introduced her powerful vocal style. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from Broadway fame to establishing herself as a recording artist in the soul and house music genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Tina Turner· Kathy Sledge
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Am Love
The bridge shifts from self-reflection to an affirmation of love’s power, marking a pivotal moment in the song.
This transition emphasizes a transformation in perspective, illustrating how love can be both an identity and a force that shapes one's experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just Let Me Wait 4:50
- 2 I Am Ready Now 4:56
- 3 This Game of Love (I'm Never Coming Down) 4:05
- 4 I Am Love 4:36
- 5 Shine a Light 4:44
- 6 Just for a While 5:04
- 7 My Sweet Delight 4:26
- 8 Change Is Gonna Come 4:43
- 9 This Day 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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