Irons in the Fire
Teena Marie · 1980
43 min · 8 tracks · funk · hip-hop · jazz
A vibrant fusion of soul and funk, layered with Teena Marie's powerful vocals and intricate arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional dynamics
- intimate moments of longing
- reprise that deepens connection
- vibrant energy for dancing
- headphone experience for details
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek relentless high-energy pace
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Irons in the Fire' was Teena Marie's fourth studio album. At this point in her career, she had already established herself as a key figure in the R&B genre, following her successful collaboration with Rick James on 'Wild and Peaceful'. This album further solidified her artistic independence as a singer-songwriter, showcasing her distinctive style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Prince· Sade
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Need Your Lovin' 7:33
- 2 Young Love 5:30
- 3 First Class Love 5:07
- 4 Irons in the Fire 3:34
- 5 Chains 7:13
- 6 You Make Love Like Springtime 5:00
- 7 Tune in Tomorrow 6:25
- 8 You Make Love Like Springtime (reprise) 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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