She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper · 1983
38 min · 10 tracks · blues · country · new wave
A vibrant fusion of pop, rock, and new wave that celebrates individuality and empowerment.
Why this album works
'She's So Unusual' was a commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and earning Lauper a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. The album's lead single, 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun', became an anthem for female empowerment and has left a lasting impact on pop culture.
- Best for
- celebratory sing-alongs with friends steady flow for focused listening uplifting energy for daytime activities
- Context
- Released on October 14, 1983, 'She's So Unusual' was Cyndi Lauper's debut studio album. At this point, she was transitioning from a struggling artist to a mainstream pop sensation following her successful work with the band Blue Angel.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Bob Dylan· Bruce Springsteen· Cher· ZZ Top· Alice Cooper· Bon Jovi· Green Day
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Money Changes Everything 5:05
- 2 Girls Just Want to Have Fun Standout 3:58
- 3 When You Were Mine 5:06
- 4 Time After Time Standout 4:03
- 5 She Bop Standout 3:51
- 6 All Through the Night 4:32
- 7 Witness 3:40
- 8 I’ll Kiss You 4:12
- 9 He’s So Unusual 0:45
- 10 Yeah Yeah 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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