Released
Patti LaBelle · 1980
40 min · 9 tracks · R&B · soul
Soulful melodies intertwine with vibrant rhythms, showcasing Patti LaBelle's dynamic vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- soulful melodies for dancing
- uplifting anthems for celebration
- vibrant rhythms for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- self-empowerment anthems· post-group identity· intimate love stories
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Released' marked Patti LaBelle's transition from her earlier work with the group LaBelle to a successful solo career. This album came just after her breakthrough with the hit 'Lady Marmalade,' solidifying her status as a leading figure in R&B and soul music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Aretha Franklin· Chaka Khan
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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I Feel for You by Chaka Khan — Shares vibrant rhythms and empowering themes, showcasing strong vocal performances and emotional depth.Rapture by Anita Baker — Features soulful melodies and intimate love stories with a rich emotional palette and smooth production.Can't Slow Down by Lionel Richie — Combines upbeat rhythms with personal storytelling, echoing themes of empowerment and self-discovery.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Give It Up (The Dawning of Rejection) 5:40
- 2 Don’t Make Your Angel Cry 3:20
- 3 Release 3:01
- 4 I Don’t Go Shopping 3:54
- 5 Ain’t That Enough 3:45
- 6 Love Has Finally Come 5:36
- 7 Come and Dance With Me 4:28
- 8 Get Ready (Lookin’ for Loving) 4:54
- 9 Find the Love 5:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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