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Released 37 years ago this June

Home

Stephanie Mills · 1989

68 min · 12 tracks · soul

A smooth blend of soul and R&B, showcasing Mills' powerful vocals against lush instrumentals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed evenings
  • uplifting moments for quiet reflection
  • smooth vocals for intimate settings
  • climactic build towards emotional release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • seek short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 26, 1989, 'Home' was Stephanie Mills' fifth studio album and marked a significant return after her successful run in the late 1970s and early 1980s. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a prominent voice in R&B, having gained acclaim for hits like 'Never Knew Love Like This Before'. With 'Home', Mills aimed to reclaim her place in the music scene amidst evolving trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Patti LaBelle· Chaka Khan· Anita Baker

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Something in the Way You Make Me Feel 5:28
  • 2 Real Love 6:49
  • 3 Home 5:27
  • 4 So Good, So Right 6:04
  • 5 Comfort of a Man 5:49
  • 6 I Come to You 4:30
  • 7 Good Girl Gone Bad 4:47
  • 8 Ain't No Cookin' 5:15
  • 9 Fast Talk 5:09
  • 10 Love Hasn't Been Easy on Me 4:46
  • 11 I'm More Than a Woman 5:31
  • 12 Something in the Way You Make Me Feel (extended version) 9:22

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