Released 63 years ago today
Prisoner of Love
James Brown · 1963
33 min · 11 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A heartfelt blend of soulful melodies and bluesy grooves, showcasing Brown's emotional vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- heartfelt melodies for reflection
- evening listening with friends
- captivating vocal storytelling
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- soulful heartache· mid-century love struggles
- Career context
- Released in September 1963, 'Prisoner of Love' came during James Brown's rise to prominence as a leading figure in soul music. This album followed his breakthrough with the hit singles 'Live at the Apollo' and marked an important step in solidifying his unique sound that would influence generations to come.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Pain in My Heart by Otis Redding — Shares emotional depth and bluesy grooves, reflecting on love and heartache.Night Beat by Sam Cooke — Captures a similar soulful vibe with heartfelt melodies and themes of love and longing.Let's Stay Together by Al Green — Combines soulful delivery with themes of love struggles, echoing heartfelt emotional resonance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prisoner of Love 2:24
- 2 Waiting in Vain 2:47
- 3 Again 2:35
- 4 Lost Someone 3:26
- 5 Bewildered 2:28
- 6 So Long 2:48
- 7 Signed, Sealed, and Delivered 2:45
- 8 Try Me 2:35
- 9 (Can You) Feel It (Part 1) 2:58
- 10 How Long Darling 2:57
- 11 The Thing in "G" 6:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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