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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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