You Are Not Alone
Mavis Staples · 2010
45 min · 13 tracks · R&B · soul
Soulful gospel-infused blues radiates warmth and resilience through Mavis Staples' powerful voice and heartfelt storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with heartfelt storytelling
- warmth radiating through soulful vocals
- uplifting messages for communal spirit
- reflective moments for quiet contemplation
- consistent journey towards emotional resolution
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'You Are Not Alone' was released in 2010, Mavis Staples was in a phase of artistic resurgence following her Grammy Award-winning collaboration with Wilco on 'Shine.' This album marked her first release after signing with Anti- Records, allowing her to explore deeper spiritual themes while reaching new audiences, showcasing her evolution as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Tina Turner· Etta James
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Knock 2:30
- 2 You Are Not Alone 3:57
- 3 Downward Road 3:08
- 4 In Christ There Is No East or West 3:36
- 5 Creep Along Moses 2:57
- 6 Losing You 2:52
- 7 I Belong to the Band 3:31
- 8 Last Train 4:29
- 9 Only the Lord Knows 3:44
- 10 Wrote a Song for Everyone 3:47
- 11 We're Gonna Make It 3:27
- 12 Wonderful Savior 2:05
- 13 Too Close / On My Way to Heaven 5:10
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