I've Got My Own Hell to Raise
Bettye LaVette · 2005
39 min · 10 tracks · blues · soul
Soulful vocals intertwine with bluesy instrumentation, creating an emotional landscape of resilience and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- emotional introspection and resilience
- thoughtful, reflective listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'I've Got My Own Hell to Raise' was released in 2005, Bettye LaVette was experiencing a career renaissance after decades of intermittent success. This album marked her first release on the ANTI- label, following a long hiatus from recording, positioning her as an important voice in contemporary soul music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mavis Staples· Etta James· Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got 2:11
- 2 Joy 3:55
- 3 Down to Zero 3:10
- 4 The High Road 4:29
- 5 On the Surface 3:26
- 6 Just Say So 4:29
- 7 Little Sparrow 4:41
- 8 How Am I Different 4:28
- 9 Only Time Will Tell Me 4:33
- 10 Sleep to Dream 3:46
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