It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be
Aretha Franklin · 1989
26 min · 5 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A vibrant blend of New Jack Swing and classic soul, showcasing Franklin's timeless vocal prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant danceable party energy
- uplifting sing-along moments
- steady progression with resolution
- head-nodding groove throughout
- short bursts of joy
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of long epics
- prefer slow, introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 27, 1989, this album marked Aretha Franklin's first studio release since her 1986 album 'Aretha'. At this stage in her career, she was adapting to the changing musical landscape of the late 80s, incorporating contemporary production styles like New Jack Swing while maintaining her iconic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna Be (extended radio mix) 6:12
- 2 It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna Be (House radio mix) 5:05
- 3 It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna Be (Hip Hop radio mix) 4:57
- 4 It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna Be (New Jack Swing dub mix) 6:20
- 5 Think (1989) 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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