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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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