I'm the One
Roberta Flack · 1982
35 min · 9 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul
Smooth vocal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a soothing blend of jazz and soul.
Why this album works
'I'm the One' features Flack's signature style, yet faced challenges in chart performance. Though it did not achieve the same level of commercial success as her previous hits, it marked a period of artistic exploration that influenced subsequent artists in the adult contemporary genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo soothing flow smooth vocal melodies for relaxation for intimate gatherings
- Context
- Released on May 1, 1982, 'I'm the One' was Roberta Flack's first album after a hiatus following her 1979 release 'Blue Lights in the Basement'. At this point in her career, Flack was transitioning from her earlier commercial successes to explore more mature themes in her music, aiming to maintain relevance in the evolving adult contemporary scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Bob Dylan· Miles Davis· Thelonious Monk· Charles Mingus· Ella Fitzgerald· Herbie Hancock· Barbra Streisand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm the One Standout 4:05
- 2 'til the Morning Comes 3:48
- 3 Love And Let Love 4:35
- 4 Never Loved Before Standout 4:00
- 5 In the Name of Love 3:58
- 6 Ordinary Man 4:28
- 7 Making Love Standout 3:44
- 8 Happiness 3:25
- 9 My Love for You 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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