Tasty cover

Tasty

Patti LaBelle · 1978

48 min · 9 tracks · R&B · soul

A vibrant blend of soul and R&B, showcasing LaBelle's powerful vocals against lush instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • for lively gatherings
  • uplifting sing-alongs with friends
  • warmth for cozy evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced immediate hits
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Themes
post-group identity· emotional balladry
Career context
Released in 1978, 'Tasty' was Patti LaBelle's first album after the dissolution of her group, Labelle. This marked a period of transition for LaBelle as she embraced a solo career, building on her established reputation with hits from her previous work.
Stylistic neighbors
Gladys Knight· Aretha Franklin· Chaka Khan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
I Feel for You by Chaka Khan — Shares a vibrant blend of R&B and soul with powerful vocal performances and lush arrangements.
Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin — Features emotional balladry and strong vocal expression, reflecting themes of identity and empowerment.
Love Tracks by Gloria Gaynor — Explores similar themes of love and resilience with rich instrumentation and heartfelt vocal delivery.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Save the Last Dance for Me 5:05
  • 2 Monkey See - Monkey Do 5:12
  • 3 Little Girls 6:46
  • 4 You Make It So Hard (To Say No) 5:35
  • 5 Teach Me Tonight (Me gusta tu baile) 5:21
  • 6 Quiet Time 5:05
  • 7 Don’t Let Go 4:06
  • 8 I See Home 5:57
  • 9 Eyes in the Back of My Head 5:25

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