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Seven Year Itch

Etta James · 1988

38 min · 10 tracks · jazz · R&B · rock & roll

Etta James blends soulful vocals with bluesy grooves and heartfelt storytelling, creating an emotional tapestry of love and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for relaxed evenings
  • heartfelt storytelling through soulful vocals
  • mid-tempo flow for easy listening
  • emotional depth in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Seven Year Itch' was released in 1988, Etta James had already established herself as a formidable figure in music, known for her powerful voice and eclectic style. This album marked her return after a series of personal struggles and represented a significant moment in her career as she sought to reclaim her place in the music industry during the late 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Aretha Franklin· Billie Holiday· Nina Simone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Got the Will 2:54
  • 2 Jump Into My Fire 4:07
  • 3 Shakey Ground 3:18
  • 4 Come to Mama 4:22
  • 5 Damn Your Eyes 4:11
  • 6 Breakin' Up Somebody's Home 4:29
  • 7 The Jealous Kind 4:11
  • 8 How Strong Is a Woman 3:27
  • 9 It Ain't Always What You Do (It's Who You Let See You Do It) 3:27
  • 10 One Night 4:13

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