Workin' Overtime
Diana Ross · 1989
43 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of dance grooves and soulful melodies that showcase Ross's enduring charisma and vocal prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Workin' Overtime Start here — The title track serves as a powerful anthem for perseverance, encapsulating the album's upbeat energy and Ross’s commanding vocal delivery.
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This House — This song showcases Ross's ability to convey vulnerability through a soulful ballad, making it a standout moment on the album that contrasts with its dance tracks.
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Say We Can — With its infectious rhythm and optimistic lyrics, this track highlights Ross's signature style while appealing to a sense of unity and hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends dance grooves with soulful melodies, showcasing Ross's vocals but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent dance tempo, while the latter half introduces slower ballads that create a contrast in energy.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, emphasizing Ross's vocal range and charisma.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 groove for social gatherings
- uplifting vibes for daytime fun
- danceable rhythms for celebration
- feel-good anthems for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep introspective moments
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks Ross's return after a hiatus, showcasing her enduring appeal and dance music roots.
- Themes
- 1980s dance revival· studio comeback
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Workin' Overtime marked Diana Ross's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following her previous album, Red Hot Rhythm & Blues. This album came at a pivotal moment in her career as she transitioned into the late '80s pop landscape, seeking to reclaim her position in the charts with contemporary production styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker
Tracklist
- 1 Workin' Overtime Start here 4:17
- 2 Say We Can 4:20
- 3 Take the Bitter With the Sweet 3:50
- 4 Bottom Line 4:06
- 5 This House 5:37
- 6 Paradise 3:54
- 7 Keep On (Dancin') 4:53
- 8 What Can One Person Do 3:18
- 9 Goin' Through the Motions 3:53
- 10 We Stand Together 5:07
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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