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Have a Little Faith

Mavis Staples · 2004

51 min · 12 tracks · R&B · soul

Soulful grooves and heartfelt lyrics intertwine, showcasing Mavis Staples' enduring voice and deep spiritual roots.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective listening
  • heartfelt moments of spiritual connection
  • uplifting anthems for collective joy
  • soulful grooves for introspective afternoons
  • encouraging themes of faith and

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Have a Little Faith' is Mavis Staples' first album after signing with Alligator Records. This marked a significant moment in her career as she transitioned from her earlier work with the Staple Singers into a solo endeavor that emphasized her gospel and blues roots. The album follows her previous release, 'Mavis Staples' (1993), highlighting her artistic evolution and commitment to faith-driven music.
Stylistic neighbors
Aretha Franklin· Tina Turner· Etta James

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Step Into the Light 4:46
  • 2 Pop's Recipe 5:26
  • 3 Have a Little Faith 4:35
  • 4 God Is Not Sleeping 5:49
  • 5 A Dying Man's Plea 3:49
  • 6 Ain't No Better Than You 4:13
  • 7 I Wanna Thank You 4:49
  • 8 I Still Believe in You 3:31
  • 9 At the End of the Day 3:56
  • 10 There's a Devil on the Loose 3:34
  • 11 In Times Like These 3:50
  • 12 Will the Circle Be Unbroken 3:21

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