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It Hurts So Good

Millie Jackson · 1973

36 min · 12 tracks · R&B · soul

A bold fusion of soul and R&B that explores love's complexities with raw honesty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • raw honesty about love complexities
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • emotional depth in every song

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat party anthems
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1973, 'It Hurts So Good' was Millie Jackson's second studio album, following her acclaimed debut 'Millie Jackson' from 1972. By this time, she was establishing herself as a powerful voice in the soul genre, known for her candid lyrics and dynamic performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Betty Wright· Aretha Franklin· Patti LaBelle

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Cry 4:17
  • 2 Hypocrisy 2:14
  • 3 Two-Faced World 3:50
  • 4 It Hurts So Good 3:13
  • 5 Don't Send Nobody Else 3:21
  • 6 Hypocrisy (reprise) 2:02
  • 7 Good to the Very Last Drop 3:49
  • 8 Help Yourself 3:04
  • 9 Love Doctor 2:54
  • 10 Now That You Got It 2:34
  • 11 Close My Eyes 3:12
  • 12 Breakaway (reprise) 1:56

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