Prisoner
Cher · 1979
37 min · 8 tracks · folk rock · house · pop rock
A vibrant blend of disco grooves and pop melodies that capture the energy of late '70s dance floors.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady dance floor energy
- vibrant sing-along moments
- playful party atmosphere
- engaging rhythmic grooves
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek deep lyrical narratives
Where this album fits
- Themes
- disco liberation· late-night longing· dance floor resilience
- Career context
- Released in 1979, 'Prisoner' was Cher's follow-up to her successful album 'Take Me Home'. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a folk-rock sound into the disco genre, showcasing her adaptability and willingness to embrace contemporary musical trends. The album marked a significant moment in her evolution as a mainstream pop artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Diana Ross· Kylie Minogue
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Bad Girls by Donna Summer — Captures the same disco energy and themes of liberation with infectious grooves and anthemic choruses.Voulez-Vous by ABBA — Shares vibrant dance floor vibes and melodic hooks, blending pop sensibilities with a disco heartbeat.Spirits Having Flown by Bee Gees — Features lush harmonies and a disco-infused sound that aligns with late-night yearning and dance resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prisoner 5:50
- 2 Holdin’ Out for Love 4:23
- 3 Shoppin’ 4:30
- 4 Boys & Girls 3:54
- 5 Mirror Image 4:52
- 6 Hell on Wheels 5:38
- 7 Holy Smoke! 4:56
- 8 Outrageous 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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