Your Alibis
Lisa Stansfield · 1981
7 min · 2 tracks · pop music
A blend of sultry pop melodies and soulful vocals that hint at Stansfield's emerging artistry.
Top tracks — play these first
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Your Alibis — The title track features a catchy chorus and showcases Stansfield's ability to convey emotion through her vocal delivery, setting a precedent for her career.
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The Thought Police — This track demonstrates a more introspective side of Stansfield, with its lyrics reflecting on societal pressures and personal accountability, highlighting her lyrical depth.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Introduced Stansfield's distinctive voice, marking her entry into the music scene.
- Career context
- Released as Lisa Stansfield's debut single in 1981, 'Your Alibis' marked her entry into the music scene. At this point, she was still relatively unknown, paving the way for her later successes in the late '80s and early '90s with hits like 'All Around the World.' This single laid the groundwork for her signature sound, characterized by a unique blend of soul and pop elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Annie Lennox· Toni Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Your Alibis 4:07
- 2 The Thought Police 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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