Loleatta Holloway
Loleatta Holloway · 1979
39 min · 7 tracks · soul
Rich, soaring vocals and lush orchestration create an immersive soul experience that resonates deeply.
Why this album works
Loleatta Holloway's album is notable for its critical reception within the soul genre, showcasing her powerful vocal range and emotional depth. The track 'Love Sensation' would later gain renewed fame when sampled by several artists, influencing the house and dance music scenes well into the 1990s.
- Best for
- rich vocals for emotional depth steady pacing for reflective listening immersive experience with lush orchestration
- Context
- By the time Loleatta Holloway released her self-titled album in 1979, she had already established herself as a prominent figure in the disco and soul scenes. This album followed her successful singles, including 'Love Sensation,' marking a significant point in her career as she sought to solidify her artistic identity beyond dance floors.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billy Preston· Ready for the World· Color Me Badd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Greatest Performance of My Life Standout 7:00
- 2 All About the Paper Standout 6:10
- 3 There Must Be a Reason Standout 6:20
- 4 That's What You Said 6:55
- 5 Baby It's You 3:59
- 6 There'll Come a Time 4:45
- 7 Sweet Mother of Mine 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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