The Electric Lady
Janelle Monáe · 2013
67 min · 19 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
A vibrant fusion of funk, soul, and R&B that celebrates individuality and empowerment with eclectic arrangements.
Why this album works
'The Electric Lady' debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 and received widespread critical acclaim, cementing Monáe's influence in contemporary music. The album garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album, highlighting its significant cultural impact and recognition within the industry.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with interludes celebratory anthems for empowerment wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released on September 6, 2013, 'The Electric Lady' is Janelle Monáe's follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut album 'The ArchAndroid'. At this point in her career, Monáe was solidifying her status as a genre-defying artist known for her theatrical presentation and Afrofuturistic themes, further exploring her alter ego, Cindi Mayweather.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Katy Perry· Lana Del Rey· Green Day· Miley Cyrus· Bon Jovi· Anastacia· Ariana Grande· Weezer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Suite IV Electric Overture 1:37
- 2 Givin Em What They Love 4:26
- 3 Q.U.E.E.N. Standout 5:10
- 4 Electric Lady 5:08
- 5 Good Morning Midnight (interlude) 1:22
- 6 Primetime Standout 4:40
- 7 We Were Rock & Roll 4:19
- 8 The Chrome Shoppe (interlude) 1:10
- 9 Dance Apocalyptic Standout 3:25
- 10 Look Into My Eyes 2:18
- 11 Suite V Electric Overture 2:20
- 12 It’s Code 4:05
- 13 Ghetto Woman 4:46
- 14 Our Favorite Fugitive (interlude) 1:23
- 15 Victory 4:12
- 16 Can’t Live Without Your Love 3:54
- 17 Sally Ride 4:08
- 18 Dorothy Dandridge Eyes 4:15
- 19 What an Experience 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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