The Icon Is Love
Barry White · 1994
65 min · 10 tracks · soul
A lush blend of smooth soul and romantic ballads, dripping with Barry White's signature deep baritone.
Why this album works
'The Icon Is Love' debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and reached number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, showcasing White's enduring appeal. The album also features the hit single 'Practice What You Preach,' which topped the R&B charts, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in contemporary soul music during the 90s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions romantic evening ambiance soulful, smooth soundscapes
- Context
- Released on October 4, 1994, 'The Icon Is Love' was Barry White's first studio album in nearly a decade, following the decline of his commercial peak in the late 1970s. This album marked a comeback for White, who had been largely absent from the music scene during the 1980s and early 1990s due to various personal and professional challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R. Stevie Moore· Harry Nilsson· Nancy Sinatra· Sparks· Elvis Presley· Cher· Willie Nelson· Dolly Parton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Practice What You Preach Standout 5:58
- 2 There It Is Standout 7:04
- 3 I Only Want to Be With You Standout 5:01
- 4 The Time Is Right 5:46
- 5 Baby’s Home 8:19
- 6 Come On 5:50
- 7 Love Is the Icon 4:37
- 8 Sexy Undercover 4:52
- 9 Don’t You Want to Know 6:51
- 10 Whatever We Had, We Had 10:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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