Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples · 1969
33 min · 11 tracks · blues
Soulful vocals intertwine with bluesy instrumentation, creating a rich tapestry of emotional depth and musicality.
Top tracks — play these first
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A House Is Not a Home — This track exemplifies Staples' emotive vocal stylings, transforming a simple ballad into a heartfelt exploration of love and longing.
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Son of a Preacher Man — Staples' rendition of this classic showcases her ability to infuse traditional soul with personal passion, making it resonate deeply.
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The Choking Kind — This song highlights her dynamic range and ability to convey vulnerability through nuanced vocal delivery and poignant lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional depth in vocals
- soulful moments of reflection
- for relaxed evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, this self-titled album marked Mavis Staples' transition from her work with The Staple Singers to a solo career. It came shortly after the group's breakthrough success and showcased her powerful voice and emotional delivery, establishing her as a prominent figure in soul and rhythm and blues.
- 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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