Love Over-Due cover

Love Over-Due

James Brown · 1991

36 min · 8 tracks · blues · funk · soul

A vibrant fusion of funk and soul, laden with heartfelt grooves and uplifting messages of love and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting grooves for celebration
  • steady rhythm for dancing
  • heartfelt messages of resilience
  • for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike consistent groove patterns

Where this album fits

Themes
heartfelt grooves· resilience in love· dance floor joy
Career context
By 1991, James Brown was a seasoned performer, having released numerous influential albums since his debut in the 1950s. 'Love Over-Due' came during a period when Brown's commercial viability was challenged, yet he sought to reconnect with the mainstream audience through this album's blend of funk and soulful ballads.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder — Shares vibrant grooves and uplifting themes of love and resilience through rich musical textures.
Sign "O" the Times by Prince — Combines funk and soul with heartfelt lyrics, celebrating love and joy in a dynamic soundscape.
Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye — Explores themes of love and intimacy with soulful melodies and grooves that encourage connection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 (So Tired of Standing Still We Got to) Move On 5:14
  • 2 Show Me 4:28
  • 3 Dance, Dance, Dance to the Funk 5:15
  • 4 Teardrops on Your Letter 4:16
  • 5 Standing on Higher Ground 4:14
  • 6 Later for Dancing 4:24
  • 7 You Are My Everything 5:22
  • 8 It’s Time to Love (Put a Little Love in Your Heart) 3:11

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