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When a Woman Loves

Patti LaBelle · 2000

56 min · 12 tracks · R&B · soul

Soulful ballads intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing LaBelle's powerful vocals and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • soulful ballads for reflection
  • steady emotional build throughout
  • heartfelt lyrics with depth
  • intimate listening for connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, upbeat tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'When a Woman Loves' is Patti LaBelle's first studio album in nearly a decade, following her 1991 album 'Burnin'. At this point in her career, LaBelle was transitioning back into the music scene after focusing on acting and other ventures, making this album a crucial re-entry into mainstream music.
Stylistic neighbors
Gladys Knight· Aretha Franklin· Chaka Khan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Diva by Annie Lennox — Shares emotional depth and powerful vocals, with themes of love and heartbreak intertwined in soulful ballads.
Never Too Much by Luther Vandross — Features rich, soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics centered around romance and yearning.
What's the 411? by Mary J. Blige — Combines R&B and soul with personal storytelling about love and relationships, resonating emotionally.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Kitchen 0:57
  • 2 When a Woman Loves 4:47
  • 3 Make Tonight Beautiful 4:42
  • 4 If I Was a River 4:27
  • 5 Why Do We Hurt Each Other 5:59
  • 6 Too Many Tears, Too Many Times 5:30
  • 7 Call Me Gone 4:46
  • 8 Time Will 5:47
  • 9 Tell Where It Hurts 4:01
  • 10 I'll Still Love You More 4:41
  • 11 Love Will Lead You Back 5:03
  • 12 When a Woman Loves (reprise) 5:25

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