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Profound and moving. While listening to this album you can hear Aretha's steps rising to the soul's throne as the undisputable queen. And there she still remains.
so much power in that voice 4/5
RESPECT.3/5
Ganska standard Aretha. Första låten såklart ikonisk. Alltid trevligt med Aretha.
Wonderful classic album by the great singer Aretha Franklin. Contains a lot of the well known, but also some of the lesser known songs. A gem!
Remains one of the best of all times
Respect may be the best known cut off this disc, but the whole album is fire. Loved her version of Let the Good Times Roll.
Favourite song - soul serenade
Fantastic album from the "Queen of Soul." Many hits and each song is good.
I would give this 5 stars just for Reapect.
Straight up great blues singing.
aretha franklin is a fantastic vocalist but it's nothing i'm gonna listen to again
i mean, amazing voice, amazing songs, great soul, nothing wrong with this one
Excellent album.
Typical of the Motown sound, very formulaic in the musical composition. Beyond her words, you can hear some of the pain of her life, and with it, the optimism she had to get through it. Aretha deserves her place as a household name for her strong voice. For me, the harmonizing backup singers and simplistic catchy tunes bring it down.
I’ve never sat down and listened to a full album of Aretha’s before and I am so so sad I haven’t before now.
This album is so influential, it's hard to rate it. It's not the kind of album I would put on to listen to very often, but lots of albums I do listen to often are directly influenced by Aretha.
not my genre but i doubt any of the albums on this list are. solid record, had some real bops like respect but honestly i liked every track
Can't give Aretha Franklin any note lower than for out of respect for her, and mostly because of Respect. Beautiful voice, timeless compositions, endless entertaining values. Aretha is sitting high on the music pantheon, and this album surely reflects that.
Damn what a voice, this album is timeless. It loses a few points because alot of the songs sound the same, but that same song is pretty good. Favorite track was I never loved a man.
Incredible.
Powerful, emotional vocals in beautiful songs of heartbreak and a relationship gone bad. RESPECT is a classic, Drown In My Own Tears is relatable for anyone who's had a relationship fall apart. The guitar at the end of I Never Loved a Man was a nice bluesy touch. Baby, Baby, Baby 10/10 twists who hurt who in the relationship from the rest of the album. Good Times brings the mood up with early rock style guitar and piano. Incredible cover of Sam Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come to close out the album.
I know she's a legend but this was just ok for me
Definitely a classic record. Hard to harp too much on any of it since I do love me some old-school soul and Aretha brings tons of energy and passion to the songs as well. 7/10
If you like Aretha, you'll like this one. Solid album. No complaints.
Aretha, always good
Fantastic album. 4/5
good vibes
Its okay but not perfect, i give it a 3, just for the absolute banger at the start
loved it
Mad respect for Aretha for this one!
What a voice. Powerful and gritty and soulful. There will never be another like Aretha. The piano playing kicks ass, too.
I am a big soul fan, and this is a classic. It feels a little aged still though, but it doesn't knock it too much. Respect is such a good song.
I thought I had a Greatest Hits album of Aretha Franklin all this time, but I think the Greatest Hits album is just this album, because THIS is the greatest hits album!! There are so many hits on here it's stunning. I Never Loved A Man, Do Right Woman, Respect, Dr. Feelgood. These are all INCREDIBLE songs and Aretha can sing anything and I'll listen. 5/5. Take this album to my grave.
Irreplaceable
Aretha is perfection. Definitely a vibe.
The one and only Queen of Soul fully on display. This album just can't be beat.
If you don’t like Aretha Franklin, there’s something wrong. Just pure classic soul music. Something so comforting about listening to it at home, especially on vinyl. Listen again: yes Purchase for my collection: own it Favourite Song: Respect! But I Never Loved A Man is a close second.
I loved this album, has a sound to it, a few bangers and overall a true message throughout. Listened to it on repeat throughout the day and saved a few songs. RESPECT
3/5
Amazing singer and band. The way she took me from a song asking a man for some standard respect to that man leaving and her being upset about it and then crawling back to then disrespectful man then partying then getting back with him and ending with change is gonna come. A masterpiece of rollercoaster
Amazing album
Classic. And great listening for family foosball tournament!
***** Fantastic album! Absolutely a classic that everyone should know. It opens with R-E-S-P-E-C-T, but still has Do Right Woman and A Change is Gonna Come.
Great album. Aretha Franklin is one of the most iconic voices of recent times. Each track held its own and the ones that were more on the simple side were aided by Aretha’s impressive vocals.
Aretha can sing like nobody's business and these songs work great as a platform for her to display her abilities.
not overrated
Enjoyed this Aretha album, though it didn’t blow my mind.
Aretha lives forever.
Love it
Lovely voice, just not my thing.
R E S P E C T
This is one of the 100 best ever classics. Respect, Aretha
Kinda boring honestly
Just not my jam.
Soul music. Loved the heart.
One of those voices for the eternity!
Solid. Would by the LP and put it on Sunday mornings
What a friggin set of pipes. I've always had a soft spot for Aretha and it is always nice to hear her. The immortal Respect is on this album as well as a few other stellar tracks.
Beautiful classic.
She’s Aretha for a reason, not every song is a banger but she’s fantastic on them all
Love Blues, but never really listened too deep to Aretha Title track really got me groovin'; the next several really took me back to childhood with the sound and feel (child of the 60s). The song Save Me really moves me. A really good album, but outside of what I would normally be inspired to listen to.
10/10 Repsect and the whole albim is legend, but the last 3 songs are a repeat - why?
✔️
It’s fine. Some songs I inow
The music here sounded great, but there was no part of me that found it relatable, nor that interesting. Mostly comprised of bluesy songs about love, love, love and more love (not surprising given the album's name). Some of the more upbeat songs, like the empowering "Respect", were more to my liking, but not even those escaped my general dislike for the genre. Because it's not my preferred style of music, I'm unable to rate it higher than 3 stars. Because there was nothing technically wrong with the music, I feel like I shouldn't rate it anything less than 3 stars. I wouldn't listen to it in my downtime, but I also wouldn't mind bobbing my head to it if I heard it for whatever reason. Middle of the road enjoyment.
Aretha is no doubt talented. Fantastic voice, just not my music of choice.
Beetje schreeuwerig. Wel swingende muziek. Zang vind ik iets te schel
Holy crap, this needs to be in my rotation. Solid blues and r&b throughout and her voice is why she's a legend.
Dynamics, rising action, soul, free singing, magnetic vocals
Terrific
Aretha mit junger Stimme - und dennoch ausdrucksstark!
Outside of the brilliance of the two singles, I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You is really interesting as a consolidatory record for late 60’s Soul. It may not be the first album to approach Soul the way that it did, but it does it so well, and with such authority that I can’t help but see it as a definitive statement on what Soul should sound like. Genuinely the only thing I’d change is turn the mixing down on the backing singers, and turn Aretha herself up. She’s the damn star, she shouldn’t be drowned out by her back up singers
She has a great voice but the album is slow, with the exception of good times and respect, of course.
This kind of music is just so easy to love. It’s hard not to have a good time listening to these songs.
And on the reverse (after calling Tim Buckley outdated), Aretha Franklin shows that a record can spend 55 years on a turntable and still sound fresh. But, man, what about those fades?
Not my style at all but what a powerful and beautiful voice.
Not my type, but okay. Tom & Jerry vibes.
This was good. I was never a big fan of Aretha but I do enjoy her now.
She had a golden voice
Beautiful, but nothing grabs your attention like respect and the other tracks just don’t match up.
love her
maybe I'm soft but most of the soul,r&b, motown stuff I grew up hearing will always have a place in my heart. Aretha kills is on this album, Respect is a timeless banger and she's a legend for a reason!
“I don’t like Aretha Franklin. All she does is scream” - my mom Mom’s wrong this album slaps
Klassikee
9/10
Stunning from start to finish. A masterpiece of the genre.
Den helt gode soul, kraftfuldt, stemningsfyldt, vokal on point
hey there is nothing better than aretha in her prime. this album is very 1967 soul, so probably not mindblowing for most people, but this album, to me, cemented aretha as the legend that she became. obviously one of the best singers of all time and with classic production and the session musicians from muscle shoals, you really can't go wrong
Classic album. Usually the first Aretha album I grab to play
Maravilloso
What a set of lungs!
Nice retro 60s vibe. Not my absolute favorite, but I enjoyed it. 7/10
Very good, I like it a lot. Also reminds me of my mom. Yeah, but needless to say, Aretha is a wonderful singer, just a joy to listen to.
It's cool it's cool.
Classic but not that interesting
Fantastic soul record that should be a part of every good record collection
Pretty darn perfect. That voice, and some wonderful grooves. And of course, soul, in bucketloads.
This was the first time I ever listened to a whole Aretha album. Some people were just put on this earth to shine.
Broken hearts and civil rights. Track to listen to again - Save Me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Classic. Timeless. It's aretha.
I’m not as into soul as I used to be, but she is one of the all time greats and this is a brilliant album.
Some of Aretha’s best work and all on one album. A real powerhouse. The writing, production, and instrumentation are all incredible. Above all else, Aretha’s voice carries this album to another level. Can’t get enough of it. 5/5
Coming out the gates is an understatement we all understand. Her roots show and provide color for the overall album structure. It makes introspection easy and available. It’s good but anchored by the biggest song ever. 4/5
The Queen.
Quite nice and relaxing! Felt like I was in a coffee shop
Respect- 5/5 Drown in My Own Tears- 5/5 I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)- 4.2/5 Soul Serenade- 4/5 Don't Let Me Lose This Dream- 4.7/5 Baby, Baby, Baby- 5/5 Dr. Feelgood (Love Is a Serious Business)- 4.8/5 Good Times- 4.9/5 Do Right Woman - Do Right Man- 4.3/5 Save Me- 4.8/5 A Change Is Gonna Come- 5/5 Total- 4.7/5
omg sometimes we take for granted just was a good song respect is.
Aretha Franklin is so talented
December 5, 2023 Unreal, the voice and the music are perfect.
Great album. Made me realize I should listen to more Aretha! Love that 60s soul.
Genius, simply genius. Great songs, great production a Jerry Wexler and Swampers triumph.
Amazing album
Another blistering album from Aretha Franklin. Because her most well-known songs are 'really' famous, I think that does some of her lesser-known ones a disservice. Kicking off with "Respect", the track that arguably defines Aretha, while it's a hugely recognisable groove with a killer hook, "Drown In My Own Tears" just pulls at your heart strings with its laid back waltz juxtaposed with the pure heartache emanating from that voice and the complex chord progressions accented by the piano line. The title track for example, is such painful, bluesy, soulful brilliance. The boogie-woogie "Good Times" is the best NYE party-starter tune you've possibly never heard. The rockier "Save Me" showcases a harder sound before segueing in to the simply beautiful "A Change Is Gonna Come"
The Queen of Soul... Lovely, lovely album. I've learned a lot of new songs listening to it. Special mention to her rendition of A Change Is Gonna Come
Nr. 56/1001 Respect 5/5 Drown in My Own Tears 3/5 I Never Loved a Man 3/5 Soul Serenade 5/5 Don't Let Me Lose This Dream 4/5 Baby, Baby, Baby 4/5 Dr. Feelgood 3/5 Good Times 4/5 Do Right Woman, Do Right Man 4/5 Save Me 4/5 A Change Is Gonna Come 4/5 Average: 3,91 Incredible voice and great selection of songs.
Dripping full of soul instead of jazz that stunted her, this tenth album rocketed Aretha to the top with “Respect” as well as the title track. It forever placed her in an echelon of musical greats. Released March 10th 1967.
It's Aretha at the height of her career. What's not to love???
Right from the lead off track, Respect, it's obvious this is an essential listen. Aretha at her peak and really there isn't much to say that hasn't been said already and through the rest of the album she's in fine form with some great songs. Not usually my genre of choice, but you have to respect the influence and impact this music at the time and even today.
Forgetable
Queen of soul for a reason! Opens with respect so what can I say…the her beautiful tones drift through a great album.
Geiler Sound, aber etwas langweilig und catcht mich nicht so
2.3
It's good but just not for me
True classic. Great production fantastic voice. Doubt anyone has that range these days without autotune.
Loved this album. It makes me want to have a powder blue church suit with a handkerchief waving in the air, wiping off my face as I listen to the gospel of love and heartbreak. This gurl can sannnngggg
I like Aretha but a full album was too much
Some classics
This was beautiful I just got these real nice Bose headphones and this sounded heavenly on them. Was mostly drunk when I listened to this so I can’t pick out too many favourite moments but I was loving it the whole time what a voice -B
Album started out with a classic. She has a great voice and can hit some heavy notes. Interesting to hear the theme of woman empowerment during a time where women were more oppressed than today. Nice lil collection of tunes. Would listen to this album again.
had some soul to it, but it kinda just felt like background noise.
Good
What a distinctive voice! Respect, of course, is a classic. Her voice just shines and it feels life she lived every moment. I can't believe she was 25.
WHAT. A. VOICE.
Kröftug söngkona. Byrjar af krafti en mér þótti samt rólegu lögin ekkert spes þannig séð... en ekki hægt að fá allt.
groovy
wonderful album, So much more besides 'Respect". Enjoy!
Love it - 4.5 Great voice, great instrumentals Maybe could have some more energetic songs but honestly all the songs are so nice.
What an album.. Aretha Franklin has such a beautiful, powerful voice.. an actual queen. Some of these songs are classics that I still love to this day, but I found a lot of deep cuts I never knew about thanks to digging into this album.. She was definitely sad on this album, dealing with some kind of heartbreak as many of us have. I think my favorite track on this thing is 'Baby, Baby, Baby' its got this slowdance, 80s back up vocals, swing feel that I love. There are definitely a few songs on this thing that I didn't LOVE.. ('Don't Let Me Lose This Dream' just felt out of place here a bit and kind of like resort/cabana music lol wasn't a big fan of this one.. at times it ALMOST had me but nah..) Overall: 3.1/5
Amazing
A performance for me to doze off and fall asleep midway through, only to be woken up when it ends by everybody else clapping, and I start clapping too because I feel like I have to. I respect Aretha Franklin's singing ability, but this record lacks the vigor to keep me engaged.
Not my type of music, but some good songs
Wow just wowwee! Incredible songs, voice, range....much more to her than Respect obvs
Cette voix là me berce le soir avant les gros dodos des justes
De koningin van de soul, zo'n ontzettend krachtige stem en zo'n prachtige muziek. Een van mijn favorieten platen die ik bezit
Prachtige muziek, swingt en rockt. Mooi album
Aretha is great. The band is great. The song selection and sequencing is ok. Except for Respect. That song is an all time banger.
Great Album, 4/5
A pleasure to listen to
Queen.
Amazing!
This was pretty good. I like Aretha Franklin. I didn’t listen closely to this album but I enjoyed it
Let’s hate men in a creative way
"Respect" was one of the tracks from my crappy mp3 player when I was 16. So I was like: "Hey, Aretha! How's it going?" and she was like: "I've been dead for 5 years!". So that's that. Aretha has a powerful voice and the music is also really good. While I'm not super into each and every track here, it is a thing worth listening. Would recommend!
I highly enjoy the energy of the album and the music but it's so new to me, that I don't know what to comment
respect so good they put it on the album twice
classic
I can respect this album but it's not something I would listen to
It's like a blues album, with a needy woman shooting at you how incredibly weird and inept at being in love she is. Good singer tho.
Phenomenal. You can hear the soul oozing out from Muscle Shoals (and other studios!). Hearing Aretha breathing and intoning every syllable is just brilliant. You can hear her voice sounding a little hoarse but that adds to the brilliance. The (relatively) simple recording that was happening allows so much to be heard from vocals, piano, guitar and bass. And the ratio of incredibly strong songs is vast. Impossible not to luxuriate in a beautifully crafted classic album. Listen, then listen again.
Very soothing. Great album.
This is a really solid album. Aretha Franklin is on top of her game here, she sounds amazing and the songs are great. I don't have a ton of specifics to add, it's just really good and she has a beautiful voice. I think it's got to be a 5/5. Standout Tracks: Respect, I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You), Soul Serenade, Don't Let Me Lose This Dream, Dr. Feelgood, Good Times, Save Me, A Change Is Gonna Come
DAMN URETHRA
I had only heard the singles but all her stuff is great
good.
Otherworldly. Such a.pleasant listen from the lead vocals to the harmonies to the music. It just doesnt get better than this.
Loved it
Great voice, good album. Highlights: Respect Save me Good times Don’t let me lose this dream Soul serenade
It's a classic right! My first intro to Aretha was when I was quite young with the Bridget Jones soundtrack, which for some reason was Jacob classic for a good few years and we listened to it loads in the car on holiday. Respect featured on that! As I've got older I've dipped in more, Do Right Woman reminds me a lot of my mid twenties for some reason! Even though it is a bit depressing as she's clearly trying to leverage basic respect from her partner... probs just ditch him if you need tell him that women are flesh and blood like a man... But overall it's soulful and such a pleasing listen. Sleepy Saturday morning all over. Lush!
Lovely, an absolute belter right here.
REALLY GOOD
OP. This album is OP/OD.
Pretty good. She has such a great voice.
Wonderful. She's so great. Reminds me of Janis Joplin, and I wonder how their styles were connected?
How deeply influential Aretha Franklin has been in the 50 years since this album has done a disservice to it for a first time listen. While certain tracks are incredibly strong, as an album experience the rest is repetitive and lackluster, due in no small part to every failed attempt at a copycat that's come since.
Great vocals and songwriting. Amazing Soul vibes with some bangers. Best of the genre.
Aretha I love you girl but this album needs a remaster bad
Respect. Other than that pretty mid cap
I love the soul touch to this album. Listening to new genres makes me realise how much I’m missing out. The soul core of this album relaxed me entirely and was a great addition to my morning routine!
My mom and I finally agreed the world wants us to listen to this album together, so we listened, drank wine, and had a blast.
Simply stunning.
A great album from the first lady of soul music. Features the classic track "Respect" written by Otis Redding.
Bien.
A characteristically regal performance – such depth of soul, such a fluid and credible way through all of the songs. Who knew she played the piano so well?
QUEEN OF SOUL! While I have never sat down and listened to one of her albums, I am so glad I have now. She really was one of the best to do it. Great song writing and emotional singing.
we're going for the 1967 release, not the 1995 reissue which has three "bonus" tracks (stereo versions of three other songs on the album) track 1, Respect: absolute classic of a song 10/10 no notes track 2, Drown in My Own Tears: extremely solid blues track. on the slow side for my liking but everything is done right, 7/10 track 3: I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You): titular song, excellent loud saxophone. 7/10 track 4, Soul Serenade: compared to the prior track, sounds somewhat samey to me, but that doesn't make either track any worse. 7/10 track 5, Don't Let Me Lose This Dream: jazzy smooth elevator music but also entirely listenable on its own, 8/10 track 6, Baby, Baby, Baby: i'm usually not a big fan of songs this close to a waltz (6/8 instead of 3/4, but slow enough to nearly be there) but this is really solid! 7.5/10 SIDE 2 track 7, Dr. Feelgood: oh the HORNS. OH these horns. once again i am finding myself jamming to a slow song. have all the slow songs i've heard before just not been my style? 7.5/10 track 8, Good Times: nothing particularly jumped out at me on this one, solid 6.5/10 track 9, Do Right Woman, Do Right Man: same as above to be honest 6.5/10 track 10, Save Me: oh i immediately feel more energy in this one. might be the backing guitar. 8/10 track 11, A Change Is Gonna Come: another slower song, still good. 6.5/10 overall: 7.4/10 -> 4/5. nothing in particular to talk about, just good ol' music here.
It's a solid album overall. Gospel will never really be y things, but the overall vibe s fantastic. respect is still a bop forever
Respect is one of the goats and the baseline for save me is incredible. I'm not sure I've heard any of her songs outside of the titular track and respect but they all hold up well. Album is like a snapshot into her life at the moment.
What a voice Worth a listen.
Love that
I'm betting this is a 5* album in the context of it's release. In my modern perspective, it offers ubiquitous sounds that I've grown up hearing!
An all-time great song to kick off the album. The rest was fine.
she's the queen. this shows why. 5 Stars
Perfect introduction to soul for me, love the feminism, the struggles of the woman. and the theme overall on this album.
She's lady soul babyyyyyyyyyy
The absolute queen of soul, motown and Gospel.
Sometimes, a record starts so strong it renders the remainder almost disappointing by comparison. If I were deciding the track listing, I'd make you work for Respect. That said, it's a brilliant half hour with one of the most perfect voices on music. So little to complain about. The band are incredible as well.
A fantastic soul album! Aretha fills every song with emotion whether its anger, pain, or joy. Pleasantly surprised to find a couple of Sam Cooke covers on the album too!
The queen fo rizzle
What an amazing set of songs. Aretha can take any source material and just turn it into hers. And the thumping rhythm section and horns just complement her incredible voice so well. Great work all round team.
Having never listened to a full Aretha Franklin album prior to this, and only knowing her music from the few singles everyone knows, this album was a wonderful suprise. Her voice is famous for a reason, it has so much soul to it, and it never suffers from over-singing, something I tend to dislike in a lot of famous singers. The music is very heartfelt, yet plenty of the tracks contain swing, and a good beat to them, so the album appeals both to the heart, as it does to the feet. I'm definitely spinning this at a later point. Wonderful album!
Just amazing. No notes. Just perfect.
Album homogène et peu varié, avec Respect et Dr. Feelgood pour mes deux titres préférés.
By the time “I Never Loved a Man The Way That I Love You” rolled around in 1967, Aretha Franklin had already released nine albums, burnt through a contract with Columbia Records, and performed more nightclub and theatre shows than most would manage in a lifetime. Released two weeks before her twenty-fifth birthday, the resulting tenth album is an immensely assured sound, a mastery of soul standards, and (of course) a timeless, mature-beyond-its-years voice. “Respect” is a two-and-a-half minute crash course on how to repurpose, repackage and revitalise a song. While it was originally released by Otis Redding to little fanfare, Franklin and producer Jerry Wexler upped the horn section, introduced irresistible backing vocals, added the iconic “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” breakdown (arguably the song’s defining moment) and amplified its message through Franklin’s incredible vocal. They ended up with a feminist anthem which has perfectly endured the intervening fifty-six years, now seen by many as the greatest and most significant song of all time. Quite a glow-up. The rest of “I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You” never quite escapes “Respect”’s enormous shadow, despite consistently knockout vocals. Wexler was keen to return to Franklin’s roots and pursue gospel-tinged R&B: understandable, but it results in a glut of lilting 3/4 or 6/8 (“Drown In My Own Tears”, the title track, “Baby Baby Baby”, “Dr. Feelgood”, “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man”, “A Change Is Gonna Come”). I would have liked a little more of the driving, both feet forward stompers like “Respect”, or gritty bluesy, guitar-driven jams like “Save Me”. Still, this record excels at what it does. And even away from Franklin’s vocal, there’s a lot to love: “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man” is a pristine gospel package, all bluesy piano trills, sustained organ chords, lush backing vocals reciting the chorus. “Soul Serenade” is driven by the horns punctuating its chorus, and the whole ensemble tear up the last minute of the title track. And then there’s the two Sam Cooke covers: “Good Times” is great and adds a little more lustre to the original, but it’s a truly beautiful “A Change Is Gonna Come” which is the real heart of the record. So while it may not shine quite as brightly as her subsequent effort “Lady Soul”, “I Never Loved a Man….” is a cozy and lush slice of soul.
First album Lucía & I listened to as part of this musical journey
Really liked it. 8/10. Super modern sounding for its time, really powerful voice and amazing backing singers. Also we were playing chess when we listened to it.
Favorite Tracks: Respect Baby,Baby,Baby Do Right Woman, Do Right Man Save Me A Change Is Gonna Come
4.5 if I could I like: Respect Soul Serenade Baby, Baby, Baby Good Times Do Right Woman, Do Right Man A Change Is Gonna Come
-notas perdidas- La batería no hace cosas novedosas, se mantiene dentro del Grove y lo que necesita la canción, aunque tiene buenos fills y es atenta a los cambios y acentuaciones. El piano toma protagonismo y lleva a Aretha a buen puerto. Excelente uso del Rhodes y de ciertos leaks tanto en inicios como cambio de secciones. Vientos que en ocaciones lo son todo y en otras están de total relleno monótono y hasta casi molestos. Los coros a veces no aparecen y otras acompañan sin mucho. Aretha lo es todo en este disco, no tiene sentido su rango, su potencia y en ocaciones su sutileza en cuanto a su delivery. Hitazo: respect Canción favorita: do right woman, do right man
It’s a five star album, classic Aretha, glorious
Arguably the quintessential Aretha Franklin album and the most definitive version of Respect ever committed to tape. From there on out, I Never Loved a Man The Way I Loved You is a tour-de-force that serves as a masterclass in Aretha's vocal prowess, with the production and arrangements matching up with the elegance and grace provided. No other words are needed to express how good this is. Have a listen.
The Queen of Soul’s masterpiece and a near-perfect album! favs: Respect, Soul Serenade, Do Right Woman-Do Right Man, I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Good Times least fav: Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream (the only song I’d rate a 4/5 rather than 5)
The album where Aretha became ARETHA. One of the greatest soul records ever recorded.
Respect is a classic song! God she's good. Better than Dusty Springfield (who ain't bad... just saying)! The A Change Is Gonna Come dedication! 😭 Easy 4 here. It's only missing the cohesive front-to-back that 5s have... So, while there are multiple must-listen tracks, as an album it's a B.
Loud
3.82 average per track.
Blues singer legend. Four stars. One of the best singers ever.
Although Respect stands out as the only hit from this album all the other songs stand on their own and don’t sound the same or repetitive like in Let’s Get It On.
Really enjoyed this one; Franklin has a beautiful voice.
What a powerful voice she had
Sounds amazing, and feels amazing. The bangers are timeless for a reason. You're better googling a professional review than reading my twaddle!
Quite nice. I enjoyed the album, good to go beyond the standards.
Maybe one of the bigger disappointments so far, this album really only has the one standout song in Respect. The rest, while not bad by any means, still left me unimpressed or even bored. Highlight: Respect Lowlight: Save Me Surprise Hit: Soul Serenade
Aretha Franklin.
Powerful
Hey nineteen, that’s Aretha Franklin; she don’t remember, Queen of Soul.
I throughly enjoyed this. Well outside of my "norm" but a pleasant push of the boundaries. And I mean, c'mon "Respect" of course.
Yes more Queen of Soul. Sock it to me.
Great for background, great as sole focus
Absolutely fantastic, Aretha is wonderful.
This record feels like dancing the heartbreak away, all alone in your living room, with a cigarette in one hand and a glass of whiskey in another
Nice but overplayed songs
I was familiar with Aretha’s big, iconic songs, a few of which are here. But I don’t think I’d ever listened to an album of hers front to back. My goodness, what an absolutely heavenly voice. This is exactly what I wanted out of this list. Top 3 Respect Dr. Feelgood Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
Loved it.
bangers
There's a reason Aretha is one of the greats. Incredible set of pipes on that lady
Chill soul/blues album. Its interesting that it has multiple song twice on it and im not sure why.
Listened to half the album; loved it. RESPECT is a classic, though.
Another winter
Yes
Always excellent. 👸🏾
Smooth easy soul.
Respect- Strong introductory track. INLAM-
I kind of feel like Aretha is a bit of a one-trick pony, but that one trick is an incredibly good one that doesn't really get old. Her voice is just phenomenal, and it hits right from the beginning with Respect as the opener. I think there's a few spots where the album lulls a bit, but even in these spots her voice just carries the song. I don't have much else to say on this one, just an incredible singer with a really solid album top to bottom. I learned that this was her first breakthrough album commercially, but was actually her 10th studio album. Hard to believe it took so long, but it makes sense that it eventually happened. Favorite song: Respect Other: Drown In My Own Tears, I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You), Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream, Good Times, Do Right Woman Do Right Man, Save Me, A Change Is Gonna Come
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You is an okay album, Aretha Franklin had a good voice, the music generally worked well alongside that voice and none of the songs were bad. The songs could sometimes be a bit boring to listen to but other than that, its an alright album Best Song: Respect Worst Song: Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
Made me feel like I was done wrong by the man of my children and we had the ugliest divorce. This album shows such resilience for Aretha. She wasn’t considered to “breakout” until this album (her TENTH) and wow what a breakout it was. Especially so considering this album contains a ton of covers. Also TIL that Respect is not Aretha’s originally. Also can we give a moment for the album cover? Gorgeous.
What a voice, so much soul
Love it. Incredible for family cooking.
The great songs frustratingly end too quickly. Undoubtedly unfairly hurt by the “Seinfeld effect” for the most famous songs. Fast songs generally stronger than the slow ones. Track 2 big momentum killer. Enjoyable Favorites: Title Track Good Times Save me
I really liked this album. Aretha's voice is powerful and the music is absolutely good. Some songs are a bit too slow though.
Respect is overplayed, but fine. Drown In My Own Tears is overwrought. I expect this to be a trend. I Never Loved A Man signals a worrying trend of complaining about being done wrong by significant others. I get it, but I don't care. Jennifer Hudson and Adele and 1000 other over-singers have beaten this to death since. And that's where I stop song-by-song. Aretha is an incredible talent with a great voice and a pioneer, maybe THE pioneer, in a style of music I can't possibly give less of a shit about. This album is boring and I just don't like it. Thankfully, I can skip the last 3 tracks, being merely repeats of previous songs on the album. So, overall, it's a mercifully short listen. Musically, it's competent. Maybe I'm a victim of my era, but these are just boilerplate soul standards at this point and I've heard all of these moves and choices countless times now, 60+ years later. Vocally, it's Aretha Franklin. Expertly sung with the same tone/emotion/emphasis as every other song in this style. You've heard Aretha Franklin before. You know what these songs sound like. There are no surprises.
I only knew „Respect“ but the rest of the album is great! I listened to it twice because I was so blow away by its moods, melodies and the greatness of aretha Franklins voice.
Great album, enjoyed the guitar, enjoyed Aretha's voice. Definitely her BEST album. She's a classic.
Whoa what a voice. Songs vary in quality, but it’s a pretty consistent 60s soul vibe. A strong album though I’m not especially taken by it. Best song: Respect
Okay, chill music with highlight of the vocals.
First 5/5 album of the list so far. It’s incredible.
Damn, so good
I bought Aretha's 'Original Classics' series of five albums, in which this features, after hearing another of her albums earlier on in this list. I've only bought three other albums from this list as being without them in physical form is unthinkable having heard them. Surely the greatest female singer of the last fifty years.
Despite never listening to any of her albums had heard enough Aretha Franklin to know going into this I was probably going to like "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You" and I wasn't disappointed. Outside of the music you hear at black folks church this is about as soulful as music gets and it does that perfectly. Aretha has an incredible voice and the drum work work behind it really brings the music home. Like most people I had heard Respect and I never Loved a Man (the way I love you) and they're just as good as I remember them but I also liked Baby Baby Baby and Save Me as much as the former songs as well. Everything on here is good. I think what drops this down to a 4 for me though is I would prefer it a bit more if there was more use of traditional rock instruments to add more of a blues element to her music. Maybe she does that on other albums? I'm more than willing to listen to the rest of her material to find out!
Beautiful album
fantastic. not much else to say
Absolute Classic. Good for the soul.
Iconic and withstanding talent
Wow! What a set of pipes! This was awesome! Exactly why I joined this crusade! Loved this all the way through. It’s not perfect, but it’s bloody close.
Good, just not my type of music. I do really like Respect though, it is a fun song
That voice. Somehow sweet and powerful at once.
A brilliant album showcasing the majestic voice of Aretha Franklin. Contains some great interpretations of classic songs, including Respect, Do Right Woman, Save Me and A Change if Gonna Come.
obviously a great singer
everybody wants to party with Aretha! nice pipes Tamika
Powerful! Girls got pipes like Tamika
One of the best soul albums all time no doubt. The selection of song’s showcases the power and sensitivity of Aretha’s voice at her prime. Is there a more sublime moment in popular music than the chorus of the title track? Love this album.
Jazzy album Vibrato type voice Catchy piano melodies Impressive vocal range Kind of repetitive and boring after a while Still got some bangers tho for sure tho at the start
Soulful, some real classics on it, but a little samey by my tastes.
Exudes passion
Respect is a legendary song, but the rest of the album kind of flows past me without much thought. There's also no doubting the power of her voice, the songwriting and production just feel so dated, especially compared to other albums from the late 60s. Still a decent listen.
Some bangers
What a voice. These are all classics and still sound relevant.
So good I listened to this twice in a row beginning to end. "Good Times" probably my favorite track outside of Respect. Holds up really well, and Aretha's voice is just incredible.
this would make some great cooking music
Super passionate soul singer, recognized Respect (of course)
Some solid tunes on here, would listen again
It's OK, I guess. To me it's kind of like that Ray Charles record only a decade newer. It's a foundation of later work but it's not as interesting as what came after.
Respect is a top tune, the rest were so-so
I don't know why I'm even a bit surprised. There's a reason she's known as the Queen Of Soul. And no one can touch her. Close to perfection.
Great listen what a queen bitch. Best has to be respect worst don’t let me lose this dream
The quern
The Queen of Soul ascending her throne once and for all. Wow.
Great album, not really my thing but easy to listen to
"I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You" by Aretha Franklin is a landmark album that solidified her status as the Queen of Soul. Released in 1967, it marks a defining moment in her career, showcasing her unmatched vocal prowess and emotional depth. Tracks like "Respect" and "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" are timeless classics that exemplify her soulful delivery and empowering message. The album's production is polished and soulful, elevating Franklin's performances to new heights. While some tracks may not reach the same level of impact as the standout hits, "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You" is an essential and unforgettable album that remains a testament to Franklin's incomparable talent and influence on the music world.
I seem to only know Ms Franklin from compilation album, big mistake! Soulful, voice like no other, it has been added to the library.
Favourites: • Respect
What is there not to like? One of the best voices of our time. Classic music. Respect, Drowning in my tears, and Save me are my favs from this album.
Brilliant voice, good collection of songs, a nice listen. Her music probably doesn't get enough play time in the UK, given the volume of work that she has produced.
What. A. Voice. Incredible that this was her TENTH album and it took that many to get to this point. 5 stars, 10/10, A*
The QUEEN You just gotta love it
Liked this well enough. Basically the commitments soundtrack.
Good listen, let down by the original tracks
Good, I guess, but this kind of Soul music isn't really my syle. Even if it's by Aretha Franklin. 3/5
More really good stuff from Aretha, including a couple of lesser beauties in Baby, Baby, Baby and Do Right Woman, Do Right Man. I'll think I'll just go sit down and listen to the album again...
not my kind of music