I've Got My Own Hell to Raise cover

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.

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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