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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady flow for easy listening uplifting vibes for social settings rich emotional depth in vocals
- 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.
- If you like
- funk, jazz, pop rock
What You See Is What You Sweat is an album by Aretha Franklin, released in 1991. A vibrant blend of funk, soul, and pop that showcases Aretha's powerful vocals and rich emotional depth. The album features a mix of original songs and remakes, with 'Everyday People' being particularly notable for its positive message. While it did not achieve major chart success, it continued to reinforce Franklin's influence in the R&B and pop genres during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does What You See Is What You Sweat sound like?
A vibrant blend of funk, soul, and pop that showcases Aretha's powerful vocals and rich emotional depth. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes What You See Is What You Sweat by Aretha Franklin notable?
The album features a mix of original songs and remakes, with 'Everyday People' being particularly notable for its positive message. While it did not achieve major chart success, it continued to reinforce Franklin's influence in the R&B and pop genres during the early '90s. 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.
Who is What You See Is What You Sweat for?
What You See Is What You Sweat works well if you're into steady flow for easy listening, uplifting vibes for social settings and rich emotional depth in vocals.
How many songs are on What You See Is What You Sweat?
What You See Is What You Sweat has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everyday People 3:51
- 2 Ever Changing Times Standout 4:55
- 3 What You See Is What You Sweat Standout 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 Standout 5:13
- 9 What Did You Give 5:02
- 10 Everyday People (remix) 4:07
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