Home Plate
Bonnie Raitt · 1975
32 min · 10 tracks · blues
A blend of earthy blues and folk-infused rock that captures the warmth of personal storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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What Do You Want the Boy to Do? Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its engaging rhythm and introspective lyrics, showcasing Raitt's ability to blend personal narrative with broader emotional themes.
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Run Like a Thief — A standout moment on the album, this track combines a catchy melody with sharp lyrics about betrayal and escape, illustrating Raitt's knack for storytelling.
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Sugar Mama — This song features an infectious groove and playful lyrics that highlight Raitt's blues influences while capturing the spirit of fun and desire.
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I’m Blowin’ Away — Reflecting themes of vulnerability and longing, this track displays Raitt’s vocal prowess and emotional depth, making it a key piece of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and distinctive guitar work, though it lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- Many tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the conversational quality of the lyrics.
- The tempo varies significantly, with the first half predominantly mid-tempo and the latter half introducing slower ballads.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- reflective late-night vibes
- intimate storytelling experiences
- soulful emotional connections
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Home Plate helped solidify Raitt's position in the music scene after her earlier successes.
- Career context
- Released in 1975, Home Plate was Bonnie Raitt's fourth studio album and came after her critically acclaimed album, Streetlights. At this point in her career, Raitt was establishing herself as a prominent voice in Americana and blues, showcasing her evolving songwriting and musicianship.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Shawn Colvin· Mary Chapin Carpenter
Tracklist
- 1 What Do You Want the Boy to Do? Start here 3:19
- 2 Good Enough 2:56
- 3 Run Like a Thief 3:02
- 4 Fool Yourself 3:04
- 5 My First Night Alone Without You 3:07
- 6 Walk Out the Front Door 3:09
- 7 Sugar Mama 3:45
- 8 Pleasin’ Each Other 3:44
- 9 I’m Blowin’ Away 3:25
- 10 Your Sweet and Shiny Eyes 2:47
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