Flirt
Evelyn "Champagne" King · 1988
41 min · 8 tracks · rhythm and blues
Lush production blends disco grooves with soulful melodies, creating an inviting atmosphere that beckons listeners to dance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Flirt — The title track encapsulates the album's playful spirit with its infectious beat and catchy hook, making it a quintessential party anthem.
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You Can Turn Me On — This track showcases King's powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth, highlighting her ability to convey intimacy through rhythm and melody.
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Kisses Don't Lie — With its smooth groove and romantic undertones, this song represents the album's exploration of love and relationships while maintaining an upbeat tempo.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends disco and soul effectively but lacks a strong narrative flow across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the subsequent tracks introduce slower grooves that create a contrast in energy.
- Each song features layered vocal harmonies and lush instrumentation, often incorporating brass and string elements to enhance the soulful feel.
- The album closes with a ballad that shifts the mood significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion after the dance-oriented tracks.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- inviting atmosphere for dancing
- steady mid-tempo groove flow
- playful vibes for socializing
- uplifting moments of connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant hits
- seeking minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Flirt' was released in 1988, Evelyn 'Champagne' King was riding on the success of her earlier hits like 'Shame'. This album marked a significant point in her career as she transitioned into the late 80s sound, showcasing her ability to adapt while retaining her distinctive R&B roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Thelma Houston
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flirt 5:53
- 2 You Can Turn Me On 6:03
- 3 Kisses Don't Lie 4:47
- 4 Stop It 4:43
- 5 Hold on to What You've Got 5:59
- 6 When Your Heart Says Yes 4:46
- 7 Before the Date 5:00
- 8 Whenever You Touch Me 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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