Wild and Peaceful
Teena Marie · 1979
40 min · 6 tracks · funk
A vibrant blend of disco and funk, laced with soulful melodies and Teena Marie's powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’m a Sucker for Love — This track features infectious grooves paired with lyrics that explore the complexities of love, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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De Ja Vu (I’ve Been Here Before) — With its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this song stands out as a highlight, showcasing Marie's vocal range and emotional depth.
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Turnin’ Me On — This track combines catchy hooks with an upbeat tempo, representing the disco influence that permeates the album while highlighting Marie's charisma.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends vibrant funk and disco elements while showcasing Teena Marie's vocal prowess, making it a notable work in its genre.
What we noticed
- Each track features prominent brass instrumentation and rhythmic grooves typical of funk, with layered backing vocals enhancing the lead.
- The final track concludes with a fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of the album's themes rather than a definitive end.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove exploration
- uplifting vibes for social gatherings
- cathartic danceable love anthems
- engaging narratives of romance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Wild and Peaceful is Teena Marie's second studio album, released in January 1979, following her self-titled debut. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a prominent figure in the R&B and funk scenes, showcasing her unique blend of genres and vocal prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Prince· Sade
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Don’t Look Back
The verse shifts perspective from nostalgic reflection to an assertive declaration of moving forward.
This change in tone emphasizes determination and personal growth, positioning it as an anthem for resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m a Sucker for Love 5:55
- 2 Turnin’ Me On 6:09
- 3 Don’t Look Back 7:34
- 4 De Ja Vu (I’ve Been Here Before) 7:41
- 5 I’m Gonna Have My Cake (And Eat It Too) 5:33
- 6 I Can’t Love Anymore 7:10
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