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What You See Is What You Sweat

Aretha Franklin · 1991

44 min · 10 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock

A vibrant blend of funk, soul, and pop that showcases Aretha's powerful vocals and rich emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow for easy listening
  • uplifting vibes for social settings
  • rich emotional depth in vocals
  • varied tempos within cohesive structure
  • feel-good tracks for daily moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • seek standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'What You See Is What You Sweat' was Aretha Franklin's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism'. At this point in her career, she was navigating a changing music industry landscape while still maintaining her status as the 'Queen of Soul', although her commercial peak had shifted since the 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Everyday People 3:51
  • 2 Ever Changing Times 4:55
  • 3 What You See Is What You Sweat 4:25
  • 4 Mary Goes Round 3:07
  • 5 I Dreamed a Dream 4:19
  • 6 Someone Else’s Eyes 4:58
  • 7 Doctor’s Orders 4:36
  • 8 You Can’t Take Me for Granted 5:13
  • 9 What Did You Give 5:02
  • 10 Everyday People (remix) 4:07

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