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Phoenix Rising

The Temptations · 1998

57 min · 13 tracks · funk · R&B · rock & roll

A vibrant blend of soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics reflecting resilience and renewal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo resilience themes
  • heartfelt lyrics for reflection
  • soulful melodies for connection
  • interludes enhancing emotional flow

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Themes
decade-long hiatus· soulful renewal· friendship amidst struggles
Career context
Released in 1998, 'Phoenix Rising' marked The Temptations' return after a decade-long hiatus. This album followed their 1989 release, 'To Be Continued...' and showcased a new generation of the group while maintaining their classic sound.
Stylistic neighbors
The Supremes· Marvin Gaye· Earth, Wind & Fire
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1 by Earth, Wind & Fire — Shares vibrant melodies and themes of resilience and unity through soulful arrangements.
What's Going On by Marvin Gaye — Explores heartfelt reflections on social issues, echoing themes of renewal and friendship.
Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder — Combines soulful melodies with uplifting messages, mirroring the spirit of renewal and community.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hereafter (interlude) 0:44
  • 2 Stay 4:46
  • 3 False Faces 5:31
  • 4 How Could He Hurt You 4:52
  • 5 I’m Calling You (interlude) 1:26
  • 6 This Is My Promise 7:20
  • 7 My Love 4:20
  • 8 Tempt Me 5:05
  • 9 If I Give You My Heart 4:34
  • 10 Take Me in Your Arms 3:58
  • 11 That’s What Friends Are For 5:51
  • 12 Just Like I Told You 4:47
  • 13 Stay (remix) 4:03

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