Loleatta
Loleatta Holloway · 1977
74 min · 12 tracks · soul
Soulful grooves intertwine with lush orchestration, showcasing powerful vocals that resonate with raw emotional energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hit and Run — This track stands out for its upbeat tempo and infectious chorus, exemplifying Holloway's powerful vocal delivery and dancefloor appeal.
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Dreamin' — With its lush arrangements and heartfelt lyrics, this song showcases Holloway's vocal range while capturing a sense of yearning that resonates throughout the album.
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Worn Out Broken Heart — This poignant ballad highlights Holloway's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice, making it a standout moment on the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong vocal performances and orchestration but lacks a fully cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks maintain a steady dance tempo, while the fifth track introduces a slower groove that shifts the album's energy.
- Vocals are prominently featured, with Holloway's voice often layered harmonically to enhance emotional impact.
- Several tracks utilize orchestral arrangements, adding depth and richness to the overall sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dancefloor anthems for celebration
- dynamic exploration of emotions
- uplifting vibes for group listening
- remix variations enhance engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Loleatta Holloway's self-titled album marked her debut as a solo artist after leaving the group The Lovelles. Released in 1977, this album positioned her firmly within the disco and soul scenes of the time, establishing her signature sound and paving the way for her future hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gloria Gaynor· Chaka Khan· Patti LaBelle
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hit and Run 5:52
- 2 Is It Just a Man's Way? 3:38
- 3 We're Getting Stronger (The Longer We Stay Together) 4:34
- 4 Dreamin' 6:17
- 5 Ripped Off 4:49
- 6 Worn Out Broken Heart 5:23
- 7 That's How Heartaches Are Made 3:00
- 8 What Now 6:11
- 9 Hit and Run (Walter Gibbons mix) 11:03
- 10 We're Getting Stronger (The Longer We Stay Together) 7:21
- 11 Dreamin' (Carl Paroulo mix) 8:52
- 12 Hit and Run (Junior Vasquez mix) 7:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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