Staying Power
Barry White · 1999
68 min · 11 tracks · soul
Lush orchestration and deep grooves meld with Barry White's signature baritone, creating an atmosphere of romantic warmth and sensuality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Staying Power — The title track encapsulates White's smooth vocal delivery paired with lush instrumentation, introducing the album's themes of love and connection.
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The Longer We Make Love — This duet features intricate harmonies and showcases a tender vulnerability, highlighting White's ability to convey deep emotion through collaborative work.
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I Get Off on You — A standout track with an infectious groove, it exemplifies White's signature blend of sensuality and rhythm, making it a quintessential party anthem.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional soul with modern production but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features lush orchestration and a steady groove, setting a romantic tone.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing Barry White's deep baritone against the backing instrumentation.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective mood as the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- intimate romantic settings
- long, immersive listening sessions
- slow, sultry grooves
- reflective late-night vibes
- emotional and passionate journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Staying Power marked Barry White's return to the music scene after a decade-long hiatus. This album was significant as it was his first studio release since 1994's The Icon Is Love, showcasing his enduring appeal and ability to adapt to contemporary sounds while retaining his classic style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isaac Hayes· Marvin Gaye· Al Green
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Staying Power 6:10
- 2 Don't Play Games 7:23
- 3 The Longer We Make Love 5:49
- 4 I Get Off on You 6:31
- 5 Which Way Is Up 5:42
- 6 Get Up 6:11
- 7 Sometimes 6:56
- 8 Low Rider 5:18
- 9 Thank You 5:45
- 10 Slow Your Roll 5:49
- 11 The Longer We Make Love 6:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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