Released 35 years ago this August
Mistaken Identity
Donna Summer · 1991
55 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · synth-pop
A blend of synth-driven pop and contemporary R&B infused with Summer's emotive vocal prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional progression throughout
- uplifting moments for reflection
- danceable rhythms with depth
- soulful vocals for connection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike emotive vocal performances
Where this album fits
- Themes
- self-discovery journey· early '90s pop evolution· emotive vocal prowess
- Career context
- Released on August 23, 1991, 'Mistaken Identity' marked Donna Summer's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following her previous album, 'Another Place and Time.' At this point in her career, she was navigating the changing landscape of pop music in the early '90s while attempting to redefine her sound amidst emerging genres like house music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Gloria Gaynor· Kylie Minogue
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Janet. by Janet Jackson — Shares a similar blend of emotive vocals and synth-driven R&B, capturing the early '90s pop evolution.Born to Sing by En Vogue — Features strong vocal performances and themes of self-discovery wrapped in contemporary R&B production.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Ethnic 5:23
- 2 Body Talk 5:01
- 3 Work That Magic 5:01
- 4 When Love Cries 5:19
- 5 Heaven’s Just a Whisper Away 4:07
- 6 Cry of a Waking Heart 4:38
- 7 Friends Unknown 3:46
- 8 Fred Astaire 4:42
- 9 Say a Little Prayer 4:08
- 10 Mistaken Identity 4:11
- 11 What Is It You Want 4:43
- 12 Let There Be Peace 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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