Is It's Alright with Me a good place to start with Patti LaBelle?

Yes, It's Alright with Me is recommended as a starting point for new Patti LaBelle listeners. A vibrant blend of soul and funk that showcases LaBelle's powerful vocals against lush arrangements and infectious grooves. Released on March 2, 1979, It's Alright with Me marks Patti LaBelle's transition into a solo career following her successful tenure with Labelle. This album came after her acclaimed self-titled debut in 1977 and solidified her status as a leading figure in the R&B genre during the late 1970s.

Who is It's Alright with Me for?

It's Alright with Me works well if you're into steady pacing for relaxed listening, uplifting vibes for social moments and vocal showcases that inspire joy.

How many songs are on It's Alright with Me?

It's Alright with Me has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

It's Alright with Me

Patti LaBelle · 1979

40 min · 9 tracks · rhythm and blues

A vibrant blend of soul and funk that showcases LaBelle's powerful vocals against lush arrangements and infectious grooves.

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Top tracks — play these first

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It's Alright With Me Start here — The title track serves as an energetic opener, highlighting LaBelle's vocal range while setting the tone for the album's funky aesthetic.
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Deliver the Funk — This track encapsulates the upbeat spirit of the album with its infectious rhythm and showcases LaBelle's ability to merge soulful singing with danceable grooves.
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Music Is My Way of Life — Closing the album, this lengthy track emphasizes LaBelle's deep connection to music as a form of expression, allowing her voice to soar across diverse musical landscapes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album features strong vocal performances and engaging arrangements, marking a solid transition to LaBelle's solo career.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features a strong horn section and layered backing vocals, establishing a vibrant funk sound.
Each song typically showcases LaBelle's vocal range, with dynamic shifts in intensity and tempo throughout the tracks.
Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements between LaBelle and background singers, enhancing the communal feel of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for relaxed listening
uplifting vibes for social moments
vocal showcases that inspire joy
consistent flow with emotional highs
catchy grooves for dancing

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek experimental or disjointed sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked LaBelle's transition to a solo career and gained commercial success.
Themes: 1970s R&B celebration· vibrant funk grooves· soulful romance
Career context: Released on March 2, 1979, It's Alright with Me marks Patti LaBelle's transition into a solo career following her successful tenure with Labelle. This album came after her acclaimed self-titled debut in 1977 and solidified her status as a leading figure in the R&B genre during the late 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors: Gladys Knight· Aretha Franklin· Chaka Khan