Love Sensation
Loleatta Holloway · 1980
39 min · 8 tracks · soul
Funky grooves and soaring vocals intertwine, creating an infectious celebration of love and liberation that defines disco's exuberance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Sensation — The title track is a quintessential disco anthem characterized by its euphoric beats and Holloway's powerful delivery, making it a staple on dance floors.
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Dance What 'cha Wanna — This track showcases a lively rhythm and encourages listeners to embrace freedom of expression through dance, encapsulating the party spirit of the album.
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I've Been Loving You Too Long — A soulful ballad that highlights Holloway's emotive vocal range, offering a poignant contrast to the upbeat tracks while showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production typical of disco while maintaining its own identity through powerful vocals.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the title track, which features a prominent horn section and a steady four-on-the-floor beat that sets a danceable tone.
- Each song typically features layered backing vocals that complement Holloway's lead, enhancing the overall richness of the sound.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, inviting listener participation and creating an engaging live feel.
- The final track slows down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the upbeat nature of the preceding songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady dance floor grooves
- infectious energy for celebrations
- uplifting vibes for gatherings
- soulful vocals ignite movement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower introspective music
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, Love Sensation was Loleatta Holloway's third studio album, coming after her previous effort, 1978's Loleatta. During this period, Holloway was solidifying her place in the disco genre, leveraging her powerful voice to captivate audiences amidst the height of disco's popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gloria Gaynor· Chaka Khan· Patti LaBelle
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Sensation 6:04
- 2 Dance What 'cha Wanna 5:10
- 3 I'll Be Standing There 4:50
- 4 I've Been Loving You Too Long 4:42
- 5 Short End of the Stick 3:26
- 6 My Way 5:25
- 7 Long Hard Climb to Love 4:35
- 8 Two Became a Crowd 5:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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