Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples · 1969
33 min · 11 tracks · R&B · soul
A soulful blend of blues and rhythm, Mavis Staples' debut showcases her powerful voice and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional depth in vocals
- soulful moments of reflection
- for relaxed evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Mavis Staples released her self-titled debut album in 1969 after establishing herself with The Staple Singers. This album marked her transition into a solo career, following years of performing gospel and civil rights anthems. At this point, she was moving towards a more secular sound while retaining her roots in soul music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Tina Turner· Etta James
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Until I Met You 2:48
- 2 Sweet Things You Do 2:38
- 3 The Choking Kind 3:24
- 4 You’re Driving Me (To the Arms of a Stranger) 3:23
- 5 A House Is Not a Home 4:27
- 6 Security 2:47
- 7 Son of a Preacher Man 2:17
- 8 Pick Up the Pieces 3:06
- 9 Chained 2:50
- 10 Good to Me 3:15
- 11 You Send Me 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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