Live: Hope at the Hideout cover

Live: Hope at the Hideout

Mavis Staples · 2008

66 min · 13 tracks · R&B · soul

A soulful celebration of resilience, blending traditional spirituals with blues-infused storytelling and stirring live energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • soulful celebration of resilience
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic flow
  • uplifting anthems for togetherness
  • live energy that ignites spirit
  • reflective moments amid powerful performances

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer studio polish over live

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2008, Mavis Staples was revitalizing her career after a long legacy that began with The Staple Singers. "Live: Hope at the Hideout" marked her return to live performances, showcasing her powerful voice and commitment to social justice through music. This album came during a period when she was gaining recognition as a solo artist, following her acclaimed records in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Aretha Franklin· Tina Turner· Etta James

Tracklist

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

  • 1 For What It’s Worth 2:52
  • 2 Eyes on the Prize 4:36
  • 3 Down in Mississippi 4:32
  • 4 Wade in the Water 6:34
  • 5 Waiting for My Child 4:27
  • 6 This Little Light 4:49
  • 7 Why Am I Treated So Bad 8:18
  • 8 Freedom Highway 4:36
  • 9 We Shall Not Be Moved 7:47
  • 10 Circle Intro 3:02
  • 11 Will the Circle Be Unbroken 4:17
  • 12 On My Way 6:01
  • 13 I’ll Take You There 4:19

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