Is Take Me Higher a good place to start with Diana Ross?

Yes, Take Me Higher is recommended as a starting point for new Diana Ross listeners. A vibrant blend of disco-infused dance tracks showcasing Diana Ross's signature vocal flair and infectious grooves. In 1995, Diana Ross was experiencing a resurgence in her career, following her successful 'Forever Diana: Musical Memoirs' album in 1993. 'Take Me Higher' represents her continued exploration of dance music, demonstrating her ability to adapt to contemporary sounds while remaining true to her roots in pop and soul.

Who is Take Me Higher for?

Take Me Higher works well if you're into fragmented dance floor energy, varied versions for deep exploration and short bursts of rhythmic joy.

How many songs are on Take Me Higher?

Take Me Higher has 6 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Take Me Higher

Diana Ross · 1995

33 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of disco-infused dance tracks showcasing Diana Ross's signature vocal flair and infectious grooves.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Take Me Higher (LP version) — This version encapsulates the core of the album with its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, making it a quintessential representation of Ross's style.
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Take Me Higher (12" mix) Start here — The extended mix amplifies the dancefloor energy, showcasing Ross's vocals against an immersive production that highlights the era's club culture.
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Take Me Higher (radio edit) — As the accessible radio-friendly version, this track helped bring Ross back into mainstream airplay, bridging her classic sound with contemporary trends.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocal performances and danceable grooves but lacks deep compositional complexity.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a danceable tone, followed by several tracks that maintain a consistent upbeat tempo.
The final track is a cover of 'I Will Survive', which shifts the mood to a more reflective and powerful conclusion, contrasting with the preceding songs.
Each song features prominent vocal arrangements, often layering harmonies that enhance the emotional delivery of the lyrics.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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

fragmented dance floor energy
varied versions for deep exploration
short bursts of rhythmic joy
playful a cappella moments

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer cohesive albums
seek complex lyrical narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid entry that doesn't fit the primary roles in her discography.
Themes: 90s dance revival· club culture energy· disco-infused grooves
Career context: In 1995, Diana Ross was experiencing a resurgence in her career, following her successful 'Forever Diana: Musical Memoirs' album in 1993. 'Take Me Higher' represents her continued exploration of dance music, demonstrating her ability to adapt to contemporary sounds while remaining true to her roots in pop and soul.
Stylistic neighbors: Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Take Me Higher (LP version)

The verses build anticipation for the euphoric chorus, where the narrative shifts from yearning to celebration.

This structural choice elevates the emotional stakes, contrasting introspective longing with an uplifting call to joy.