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Life, Love & the Blues

Etta James · 1998

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

A soulful blend of blues and jazz, Etta James's vocals resonate with raw emotion and deep introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional exploration throughout
  • deep introspection on love themes
  • soulful vocals for reflective moments
  • for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced energy
  • prefer standalone upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Life, Love & the Blues' was released in 1998, Etta James had already established herself as a leading figure in soul and blues. This album marked a significant moment in her career as it showcased her return to form after a period of personal struggles and waning commercial success in the late '80s and early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Aretha Franklin· Billie Holiday· Nina Simone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Born Under a Bad Sign 3:29
  • 2 I Want to Ta Ta You, Baby 5:56
  • 3 Here I Am (Come and Take Me) 4:55
  • 4 Running Out of Lies 5:03
  • 5 Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) 7:01
  • 6 Spoonful 4:09
  • 7 Life, Love & The Blues 5:17
  • 8 Hoochie Coochie Gal 4:25
  • 9 Cheating in the Next Room 4:57
  • 10 If You Want Me to Stay 5:21
  • 11 The Love You Save May Be Your Own 4:01
  • 12 I'll Take Care of You 4:59

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