Is Get the Party Started a good place to start with Shirley Bassey?

Yes, Get the Party Started is recommended as a starting point for new Shirley Bassey listeners. A vibrant blend of classic show tunes and contemporary pop, showcasing Bassey's powerful vocals and theatrical flair. Released in 2007, 'Get the Party Started' is a significant entry in Shirley Bassey's career as it marks her return to the studio after a lengthy hiatus since 1995's 'The Show Must Go On'. At this point, Bassey was already a veteran artist known for her dramatic style, but this album aimed to capture a younger audience while celebrating her legacy.

Who is Get the Party Started for?

Get the Party Started works well if you're into celebratory dance floor energy, powerful vocal performances throughout and dynamic peaks and valleys.

How many songs are on Get the Party Started?

Get the Party Started has 13 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Get the Party Started

Shirley Bassey · 2007

59 min · 13 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of classic show tunes and contemporary pop, showcasing Bassey's powerful vocals and theatrical flair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Get the Party Started Start here — The title track captures Bassey's ability to reinterpret contemporary hits while maintaining her signature grandeur, making it an anthem for celebration.
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I Who Have Nothing — Bassey's rendition of this classic showcases her emotional depth and vocal power, delivering a poignant performance that resonates with listeners.
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I Will Survive — Her take on this iconic song transforms it into a triumphant declaration, emphasizing resilience and empowerment through her dynamic vocals.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Bassey's powerful vocals through a mix of covers and originals but lacks strong cohesion.

What we noticed

Several tracks feature orchestral arrangements that complement Bassey's vocal delivery, enhancing the theatricality of her performance.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier upbeat songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

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

celebratory dance floor energy
powerful vocal performances throughout
dynamic peaks and valleys
sing-along anthems for gatherings
vibrant party atmosphere

Maybe skip if you

prefer understated, quiet moments
not seeking introspective themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Revitalized Bassey's career and introduced her to a new generation of listeners.
Themes: disco revival· theatrical empowerment· nostalgic celebration
Career context: Released in 2007, 'Get the Party Started' is a significant entry in Shirley Bassey's career as it marks her return to the studio after a lengthy hiatus since 1995's 'The Show Must Go On'. At this point, Bassey was already a veteran artist known for her dramatic style, but this album aimed to capture a younger audience while celebrating her legacy.
Stylistic neighbors: Liza Minnelli· Barbra Streisand· Adele