Take My Time
Sheena Easton · 1981
51 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · country · pop rock
A polished blend of soft rock and pop, showcasing Sheena Easton's emotive vocals and relatable storytelling.
Why this album works
'Take My Time' achieved commercial success, peaking at number 25 on the Billboard 200 and spawning the hit single 'Morning Train (Nine to Five)', which topped the charts. The album's reception helped establish Easton as a significant artist in the early 1980s music landscape, bridging the gap between pop and R&B influences.
- Best for
- emotive storytelling through vocals for relaxed evenings catchy choruses for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in January 1981, 'Take My Time' was Sheena Easton's debut album, marking her entrance into the music scene following a successful television career. The album set the stage for her rise to prominence in adult contemporary and pop music, featuring hits that would solidify her status as a leading vocalist of the era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Kate Bush· David Bowie· Duran Duran· Pet Shop Boys· Kim Wilde· Simply Red· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Send Flowers 3:02
- 2 Cry 3:32
- 3 Take My Time Standout 2:39
- 4 When He Shines 3:56
- 5 One Man Woman 3:06
- 6 Prisoner 3:34
- 7 9 to 5 Standout 3:20
- 8 So Much in Love 3:04
- 9 Voice on the Radio 3:18
- 10 Calm Before the Storm 3:28
- 11 Modern Girl Standout 3:37
- 12 No One Ever Knows 3:47
- 13 Paradox 2:40
- 14 Moody (My Love) 2:07
- 15 Summer’s Over 3:24
- 16 Right or Wrong 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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