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Let's Roll

Etta James · 2003

58 min · 12 tracks · jazz · R&B · rock & roll

Etta James blends powerful blues and soul with a touch of gospel, delivering heartfelt narratives over rich instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt narratives with emotional depth
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • peaks of power and intensity
  • engaging storytelling throughout the album

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Let's Roll' was released in 2003, Etta James had experienced a career resurgence following her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. This album marked her continued relevance in the music scene after decades of performing, showcasing her evolution as an artist while maintaining her roots in blues and soul.
Stylistic neighbors
Aretha Franklin· Billie Holiday· Nina Simone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Somebody to Love 5:48
  • 2 The Blues Is My Business 3:33
  • 3 Leap of Faith 4:00
  • 4 Strongest Weakness 4:53
  • 5 Wayward Saints of Memphis 5:42
  • 6 Lie No Better 3:31
  • 7 Trust Yourself 4:45
  • 8 A Change Is Gonna Do Me Good 5:23
  • 9 Old Weakness 3:12
  • 10 Stacked Deck 8:01
  • 11 On the 7th Day 5:01
  • 12 Please, No More 4:40

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