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Flame

Patti LaBelle · 1997

65 min · 14 tracks · R&B · soul

A rich tapestry of soul and R&B, woven with heartfelt melodies and powerful vocal performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for relaxed evenings
  • heartfelt melodies for emotional connection
  • mid-tempo flow for casual listening
  • uplifting tunes for personal reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of frantic energy
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
1990s R&B revival· heartfelt ballads· love and resilience
Career context
Released in 1997, 'Flame' was Patti LaBelle's follow-up to her critically acclaimed album 'Burnin'' from 1994. At this point in her career, LaBelle was solidifying her status as a veteran artist while adapting to the changing landscape of R&B music. This album showcased her ability to blend contemporary sounds with her classic vocal prowess.
Stylistic neighbors
Gladys Knight· Aretha Franklin· Chaka Khan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Secrets by Toni Braxton — Shares the same emotional depth and lush R&B production, focusing on love and heartache.
Share My World by Mary J. Blige — Explores similar themes of resilience and romance with a blend of soulful melodies and contemporary beats.
Funk This by Chaka Khan — Combines powerful vocals and heartfelt ballads with a modern twist on soul influences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Someone Like You 5:57
  • 2 I Like the Way It Feels 4:40
  • 3 You Are My Solid Ground 3:59
  • 4 Flame 4:12
  • 5 Let Me Be Your Lady 4:19
  • 6 Does He Love You 4:20
  • 7 Shoe Was on the Other Foot 4:26
  • 8 Addicted to You 4:15
  • 9 When You Talk About Love 5:33
  • 10 Love Is Just a Whisper Away 5:20
  • 11 If by Chance 4:41
  • 12 Let Me Be There for You 4:22
  • 13 You Saved My Life 4:03
  • 14 Don't Block the Blessings 4:49

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