What makes Rejoice by The Emotions notable?

The album features the massive hit 'Best of My Love', which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and solidified The Emotions' place in music history. Its blend of soul and pop elements not only garnered critical acclaim but also influenced future R&B artists looking to capture similar emotional resonance in their music. Released in 1977, 'Rejoice' was The Emotions' third studio album, following their breakthrough hit 'So I Can Love You' from 1976. At this point, the group had established themselves in the R&B scene, building on their success with a sound that emphasized both their vocal prowess and emotional depth.

Rejoice works well if you're into uplifting grooves for celebration, soulful harmonies for group sing-alongs and short tracks for parties.

How many songs are on Rejoice?

Rejoice has 9 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Rejoice

The Emotions · 1977

38 min · 9 tracks · rhythm and blues

Soulful harmonies and uplifting melodies blend seamlessly, embodying the essence of 1970s R&B with a joyous spirit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Best of My Love — This track exemplifies The Emotions' signature blend of harmony and emotion, showcasing their ability to deliver an infectious chorus that resonates universally.
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Rejoice — The title track encapsulates the album's uplifting theme, combining gospel influences with soulful instrumentation that invites listeners to celebrate joy.
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How'd I Know That Love Would Slip Away — This song stands out for its poignant lyrics and heartfelt delivery, illustrating the group's versatility by exploring themes of love and loss within a rich musical arrangement.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The Emotions deliver strong vocal performances and engaging melodies, making this a solid R&B album from the era.

What we noticed

Each song features layered vocal harmonies, often with call-and-response sections that engage the listener.
The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, with only one track, 'Rejoice', slowing down significantly at the end.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

uplifting grooves for celebration
soulful harmonies for group sing-alongs
short tracks for parties
feel-good vibes for sunny days
nostalgic soundscapes of joy

Maybe skip if you

introspective listeners seeking depth
fans of slow, moody tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1977, 'Rejoice' was The Emotions' third studio album, following their breakthrough hit 'So I Can Love You' from 1976. At this point, the group had established themselves in the R&B scene, building on their success with a sound that emphasized both their vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors: The Supremes· The Pointer Sisters· Chaka Khan

Tracklist

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

1 Best of My Love 3:41
2 A Feeling Is 3:35
3 A Long Way to Go 3:48
4 Key to My Heart 5:20
5 Love's What's Happenin' 3:18
6 How'd I Know That Love Would Slip Away 4:41
7 Don't Ask My Neighbors 4:27
8 Blessed 4:37
9 Rejoice 5:21

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