The Spirit's in It
Patti LaBelle · 1981
37 min · 9 tracks · R&B · soul
A vibrant blend of soul and rhythm and blues that showcases LaBelle's powerful vocals and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- uplifting anthems for gathering
- cathartic vocal expressions throughout
- reflective moments with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- gospel-infused anthems· personal storytelling· uplifting resilience
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, 'The Spirit's in It' marked Patti LaBelle's fifth studio album and came during a period of artistic exploration following her successful solo debut. At this point, she was establishing herself as a formidable force in the R&B genre after her breakthrough with the album 'Patti LaBelle' in 1977.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Aretha Franklin· Chaka Khan
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Sweet Sensation by Stephanie Mills — Shares the same gospel-infused anthems and personal storytelling with emotional depth.I Feel for You by Chaka Khan — Features powerful vocals and an uplifting vibe, blending soul with contemporary R&B elements.Neither One of Us by Gladys Knight & the Pips — Explores themes of resilience and personal storytelling through soulful melodies and rich harmonies.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Spirit’s in It 5:49
- 2 Here You Come Again 3:02
- 3 Love Lives 2:52
- 4 I Fell in Love Without Warning 3:12
- 5 Boats Against the Current 4:03
- 6 Rocking Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu 4:25
- 7 Family 4:22
- 8 Shoot Him on Sight 5:30
- 9 Over the Rainbow 3:43
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