Reviews (page 11 of 14)
- "Queen of Soul" - I don't really have a taste for this era of soul - Stereo panning sounded cool! - Easy-listening - Almost feels gospel-like, although I didn't really listen to the lyrics. Favorite Song: Ain't No Way
Some real gems here. I’m talking about (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman and Ain’t No Way. The latter even brought it up an entire star. I love women. Hehe :)
La reina del soul. Un par de megahits. Un 4.
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, chain of fools.
I don’t think I ever listened to a full album by her before. Her voice is quite good, which I already knew.
Although I've never been a big Aretha fan, I'd guess this is the period that would best suit my tastes - early sixties would have ben too tinny and the seventies would have been too syrupy. The cluster of songs led off by Chain of Fools has a nice rootsy feel. I'll round up since she's the GOAT.
No notes.
An exceptionally great album with end-to-end hits. Niki Hoakey was a favorite discovery.
It's not that I ever forget Aretha has a killer voice, but somehow it still always manages to leave me stunned at just how awesome it is. Honestly it doesn't really matter how good or bad the songs are here, she gives a vocal masterclass that can stop you in your tracks and demands attention. I quite like most of the songs too, as a bonus. This is like drinking fine wine or gazing upon a Da Vinci.
PREFS : Chain of Fools, People Get Ready, Niki Hoeky, (You Make Me Feel) Like A Natural Woman, (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone, Good To Me as I Am To You, Ain't No Way MOINS PREF : Money Won't Change You
Le Noël magique de Franklin
super fraîche
The OG. So many classics from one album. Excellent vocal performance too.
She has an electrifying element to her sound that makes me enjoy all the songs. Just wish there was a little more variety throughout, but overall fantastic. 4/5
The first time I heard of Aretha Franklin was probably Radio or in the Blues Brothers movies! Just great catchy music, very soulful, heartbreaking but also mending songs. Aretha had one, if not the best female voice in R&B/Soul music, she was one of the greatest! And this record is solid proof. Aretha's vocals are alone a worthy price of admission, but she's got a great band to back her up, and all instruments are mixed really good! Key tracks: Chain Of Fools, Money Won't Change You, People Get Ready, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone, Good To Me As I Am To You, Come Back Baby, Groovin', Ain't No Way. 8.5 out of 10
4.4/5
미간 피고 듣기 참 힘들다
Toda potência vocal do soul profundo.
Tiene unos temazos que me encantaron
Er passeren nogal wat grootheden zo de laatste week met George, Elton, Bruce en Sam. Nu Aretha. Je hoort wel de grootsheid van haar stem, maar voor de verhalen achter de muziek zou ik toch een goede docu erover moeten bekijken om het misschien beter te kunnen begrijpen. Het is nu niet helemaal mijn verhaal als geprivileerde witte man. Maar zingen kon ze
What a voice
WONDERFUL
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, chain of fools.
qué preciosura por dios! 9/10
What a voice, Lady Soul indeed! I do enjoy me some classic soul when I'm in the right mood for it and Aretha Franklin is among the best of her generation. The album is definitely shorter than it should be and a lot of the instrumentation is either a bit weak, or got lost in production. Those are my only criticisms though. Rounded down from 4.5
When the album started I was gonna be one of those people going against the pack, as with the first couple songs I didn't understand the more than four star average rating, but as the album went on I understood it a whole lot more, especially the last couple songs. Obviously Franklin's voice is magnificent, but as the album went on instruments came in to compliment the voice rather than just copy it and it became a nuch fuller album. Not perfect because of those first few songs, but I do get it now.
Great soul album, great voice
Powerful
Pretty sick album. Fantastic vocals. Super fun to listen to and sing along too. Best songs are 'Chain of Fools', 'People Get Ready', 'A Natural Woman', 'Sweet Sweet Baby', 'Groovin'" and 'Ain't No Way'. I mean pretty much every track is a banger. I've pretty criminally overlooked Aretha Franklin throughout my life so this is a good reminder of her talent. Recommend. 4/5
Solid
This is a great album. Tough to compete with Aretha Franklin. Chain of Fools is amazing, and You Make Me Feel is a classic. Groovin and Come Back Baby are surprisingly good.
This was a wonderful album with plenty of wonderful soulful tunes. I wouldn't usually go seeking out soul music like this, but I found myself enjoying it a lot! Favourite: Chain of Fools
Lovely voice and an all around good time. 4.
Enjoyed the warm and passion in Aretha's voice set over a wide set of enjoyable tracks. Natural Woman is definitely the highlight, but overall a really strong offering.
What can I say, Aretha Franklin was a generational talent, well deserving of the title "Queen of Soul." This album plays like a greatest hits album with "Chain of Fools'" "A Natural Woman," "Since You've Been Gone," "Ain't No Way," among others. I always loved Aretha's powerful voice, her vocal control, lyrical phrasing, and range. Incredible!
Canzoni molto famose, voce molto bella. Bello, bello, bello
Nice
What a force
Very solid soul album. Franklin's vocals are fantastic The instruments could be lowered to not clip
Aretha Franklin is an absolute queen. The songs of this album are all still classics even decades after their creation, and some of their messages even hold on today. Still, the soul genre as a whole is not something I like to consume everyday.
Soul is not really my thing but this was pleasant, some good tracks, strong vocals
Fantastic voice, awesome control. Lovely guitar. Really enjoyed listening
What's not to love about Aretha. One of the grearest
- beim zweiten Mal bestimmt besser - aber gute Musik für den Hintergrund, wenn man bissl was erledigen will L. -entspannt, ein oder zwei songs hatte ich glaube ich schonmal gehört
Wow! What a voice, and with interesting lyrics and music too.
good arethaaa
WOWEE LOVE 8/10
Loved it! So many great tunes and instrumentation
she truly is the queen of soul. unmatched vocals and unmatched talent. personal fave is money won’t change you
I like Never Loved A Man more than this one, but Aretha Franklin all-time excellent
Favourite song: Ain’t No Way
Groovy, funky, very easy listening and upbeat, I like it
What can I say? Incredible this was an actual album and not a best-of. What a time to be alive
There's so much emotion, passion, power and soul in Aretha's vocals. There isn't a bad song on this album - it's filled with timeless classics, and a surprising amount of variation in the instrumentation, too. I really want to give this 5 stars, but I'm going to settle on a 4 for the sole reason that - as much as I enjoy this style of music while listening to it, and Aretha Franklin is no doubt the epitome of this genre - it never occurs to me to give it a listen on a more regular basis. I can't quite put my finger on why that is - clearly a problem with me and not the music itself. Standout tracks: "Chain of Fools", "People Get Ready", "(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman", "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone", "Good to Me as I Am to You", "Groovin'", "Ain't No Way"
THIS is what I would consider a top tier soul album. Everything on this album is well put together, Aretha's voice has so much emotion and power. This album has highs and lows, each instrumental fitting the vocals incredibly well. I love basically everything about this album and I see myself listening to a bunch of these tracks very frequently. 8/10
Love her voice and the stuff I've heard from her in movies, on the radio, etc but I don't think I've ever sat down and listened to an Aretha album straight through. This is some fantastic soul. She deserves her status 100%.
i love the sound of this album! very groovy 60s bops. my faves were (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone and Good to Me as I Am to You
This one has a bigger sound than I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, thanks to the addition of horns and strings, but I think it's really similar in terms of quality. The songs are great and Arethas's voice is phenomenal, what more could you ask for?
Amazing voice, such a classic album. Queen of the soul :)
Music of Aretha Franklin is always surprising and I understand better the legacy around her now that I've listened to 2 full albums. Sound, instruments and musical arrangements from this era are always so nice. Really liked it.
Great album
Glorious voice... but you knew that
Great songs, not for every mood though
Slayyyyy
Queen of soul. Yes.
It's impossible not to be moved by her music, Soul music yeah you bet ass it is. Chain of fools.. her voice, that bass line damn nothing comes close to that these days. Good stuff.
There’s a reason she’s called the Queen of Soul. I'm not a big fan of soul but damn, this is a great record.
Some killer songs on this album, standards, wedding songs, feel good songs. This is one that I rate higher than a scale of if I'd put it on again, because I probably won't, but it's really good.
6/25/2022 - ALBUM #149 Today's Album: "Lady Soul" by Aretha Franklin - All of the years and years of praise and acclaim Aretha Franklin has gotten for her music still doesn't adequately describe just how celebrated her talent should be. This is an album that delivers on all fronts, to the point where I firmly believe if you isolated the vocals from this album, it would still be better than a vast majority of albums, but the fact that the soulful R&B instrumentals adequately back up Aretha's vocals is what really sells this record for me. I really love the flow of this record too, with a great mix of upbeat soul tracks and slower R&B ballads and the songwriting chops on display make every track feel like a unique expression of Aretha's soul while still maintaining a consistent quality and tone. The track A Natural Woman stands out as such a lovable and relatable track, with just such a stellar chorus. I also really enjoy the opener Chain of Fools for how upbeat and fun it is, welcoming the listener into the project. The tracks Good to Me as I Am to You and Ain't No Way are heartbreaking tracks about wanting to love someone and not having your love received or reciprocated is such a great premise for a track and I think both execute it very well. I am a tad disappointed in the closer of this album, being just an extended reprise of the intro song and having a super cheesy fade out, but I do think if you end the album on Ain't No Way, it feels like it has a really great and complete sequence of songs. Overall, this is a really soulful album with a ton of fun, upbeat tracks as well as some mellower cuts. Give this one a listen if you like an artist that can absolutely kill it on the mic. Highlights: Chain of Fools, People Get Ready, Niki Hoeky, A Natural Woman, Since You've Been Gone, Good to Me as I Am to You, Come Back Baby, Groovin', Ain't No Way. Score: 8/10 an incredibly soulful album from one of the best vocalists ever known
Hmmm. Accidentally seeing this was ranked among the all-time god-tier albums hasn't helped me here - I went in expecting a few more really classic songs, I guess. Still, Aretha was obviously an absolute force of nature as a singer and she sounds on top form. When the music gets all slow and soulful on songs like People Get Ready, Ain't No Way and Natural Woman, it's an almost religious experience.
I really like this album - good energy, great musical performances and astute song selection. But - and this may be heresy to some - I'm likely in a minority of one when I say that I don't particularly like Aretha Franklin's voice. Maybe because it played John the Baptist to a slew of wailers and caterwaulers, but it grates on me a little. Still - a fine record.
Queen of Soul, indeed. Her effort into her recordings/performances are such that she's seemingly fearless. She hits her notes to the maximum that she can, as though if she tried any harder she would miss it. This tenacity and passion does come through in listening to her sing and there is so much to respect here. "People Get Ready" is an old gospel favorite, heard time and again with multiple covers, spun for the good news. Aretha Franklin's contribution stand the test of time, and this is a clear candidate for 1001.
Never quite hits the five star despite a few stone cold classics
You can just tell from her voice that she's had so many dicks rammed down her throat. Impressive.
Wow, nothing but bangers on this one!
beautiful
Amazing voice. Classic tunes. Great band and backing singers. (3.7/5)
Lady Soul is the first whole album I've listened to from Aretha Franklin. I knew two tracks from this album ("Chain of Fools", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"). Overall, this album was a fun listen. The music felt upbeat and lively. I particularly liked the horns on several of the tracks, but especially on "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone". I would recommend listenting to this album.
GOAT
That voice......................... Amazing. Not my genre of choice but still enjoyed it. Fav songs: Money Won't Change You, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman), Good to Me as I Am to You, Come Back Baby Least liked songs: Niki Hoeky, People Get Ready Initial rating: 4/5
-Every nice soul/R&B with a powerful voice to give it some energy -"Chain of Fools," "Money Won't Change You," and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" were all very strong -She really gets to belting it out in "Good to Me as I am to You" -Also quite a few cool bass lines and other instrument parts throughout. I like the brass sections as well
How can you not love the queen of soul? Great album. 4 stars.
great album by Aretha Franklin.
aretha! how wonderful she is on this album. some aretha classics here, and they are noteworthy and legendary--absolutely worthy of praise! but the other songs that weren't hits are just as good. it takes a rare album to accomplish that. her voice was perfect as it was, but it was also perfect for soul. aretha and this album have upheld in the test of time. a charming record i would love to come back to.
Klok van een stem, maar niet 100% mijn muziek
Some big song on that one! I can get down to some Aretha!
Aretha's a great singer but half the tracks are pretty simply put together which does detract from the engagement.
Soul
Sounds like something kanye would sample
Great stuff 👍
One of the best singer of the history. Like a lot Soul music, moreover if it is sung by Aretha.
This album is a really nice album to listen to. Its easy on the ears, upbeat lyrics and most of all, its got a good tune. This is a great album to wake up to in the morning ensuring your happy starting your day. Enjoyed it a lot.
Awesome Aretha!
Aivan upea klassikko. Soulin kultaa. 4/5 Ei suurempia perusteluja. Hieno.
Alussa tuntui, että onko taas näitä klassikoita, joista en ihan saa kiinni, mutta puolivälissä lämpenin ja lopulta tuntui loppuvan liian aikaisin. Arethan energia ja tulkinta on kyl mielettömän vahvaa, kun sen antaa tempaista mukaansa. En osannut sitä aiemmin yksittäisten biisien perusteella niin arvostaa.
Chain of Fools on kova veto ja muutenkin hyvä levy!
Every single song is excellent.
Quite a pleasant album, gives me flying tiger vibes.
Dank album and such an incredible voice. I was amused to learn that what I thought was 'ch-ch-change' was actual "chain chain chain". TIL! Aretha is a Queen and this would be 5 stars if I was personally more of a soul fan.
So many hits on this one, yet Aretha manages to make each and every one sound new. That stunned me; This certainly deserves its place on the list. The thing that feels a little lacking is nuance in song form or vocal approach. But as an album playing to Franklin's strengths, it works very well.
Just amazing 🤩
Some absolute hits. It is hard not to enjoy Aretha.
I didn't think I'd heard this before but knew every song, knew every word. I honestly thought it was a greatest hits. My only minus would be it does feel like it is a collection of songs rather than a cohesive album.
Aretha Franklin was obviously an amazing singer with a very powerful voice, but I do feel that the melody is lost at times. I like the uptempo songs but some of the slower numbers did not really resonate with me. Instrumentally there is a focus on the bass lines which are very groovy. I listened on headphones and I liked the stereo separation but I reckon I would have enjoyed it more played loud on a hi-fi!
Quality from Aretha
Awesome voice, truly the queen of soul. Even manages to carry some of the less good tracks with ease
Liked it more than I anticipated I would. Fun and iconic songs. Doesn't overstay it's welcome. 4/5
Lovely voice great wintry album - and some classic songs to boot.
I really enjoyed listening to this. I will be adding this into my regular rotation!
Pretty Classic for Aretha
Excellent album
Gosh this is GOOD MUSIC. So classic, such talent in the voice, and some genre defining stuff here. Love it. 4*
Powerful & Smooth from start to finish
What a voice. Settles in nicely, perfect background music.
8/10 includes 'people get ready' Superb.
the name is as apt as i've ever seen. there's a lot to love on this album, and i love all of it. i only hope aretha's legacy is as big as her passion.
That's 'Retha Franklin, the queen of soul! Personally, I feel like the instrumentals (and recording quality) don't quite hold up to her fantastic voice, but it's still plenty to carry the album.
Mukavaa kuunneltavaa. R&B:stä en tykkää, mutta mustien naisten soul uppoaa jo paljon paremmin. Minun korvaan ei ollut mitään megahittejä, mutta yleisellä tasolla laatu oli tasaisen hyvää. Tykkäsin!
Soulful
What a brilliant album and absolute classics. Arethra did cover some of these though and I feel she gets the all the credit, 4 stars
Smooth, polished soul, instant standards, and the voice of Aretha. Beautiful.
What an awesome voice, and a great album with a number of her key hits on it.
I mean it’s Aretha!!
I know very little about Aretha Franklin which is probably to my shame I guess. Chain of Fools is one of those I've obviously heard before without giving it much thought, but man it's good. Those tremolo guitar bits are killer. Just been letting this wash over me a bit I guess, it's a great album. Incredible voice and the songs and arrangements are pretty much A+. Good start.
Aretha is een queen.
It never ceases to amaze me how one voice can be so powerful and yet so subtle. This album goes by really quick, but each song shows off Aretha's incredible voice and range 4/5
Classic Aretha songs…. 2 thumbs up
Such a beautiful voice. Each song had its own flair and for only being 30 mins long, I wonder what Drake or Kanye would think about this? I thoroughly enjoyed this entire album and especially chain of fools and natural woman.
Now we're talkin'! Aretha Franklin, I wondered when we'd get an album from her on the list. This is one of two that I have on vinyl, and I'm fairly certain the other one will pop up on here too. Her vocal talent is still one of one, and there are some legendary songs on here. Only thirty minutes too, no fat to trim. Love this one. Favorite tracks: Natural Woman, Chain of Fools, Come Back Baby, Good to Me as I Am to You, Groovin'. Album art: Nothing special, but I've seen this a lot so it's recognizable. The blue and orange title strip is nice, but yeah there's not much here to speak of. 4.5/5
Solo por ser Aretha
i love aretha <33
Tolles Album, aber nicht so zusammenhängend wahrzunehmen, deshalb nur 4
Really enjoyed this album!
Tremendous. Really enjoyed listening to this.
loved it
Aretha Franklin's voice is amazing.
// Favs: Ain't No Way Score: Strong 3 to Light 4
Obviously she's got the voice. Aretha Franklin highlights tend to feature her belting out powerful phrases, but I also really enjoyed the backing band on this one. Subtle and clever.
:)
Great album, enjoyed every song
Lady Soul - Aretha Franklin 1. Chain of Fools - 4/5 2. Money Won’t Change You - 3/5 3. People Get Ready - 4/5 4. Niki Hoeky - 5/5 5. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - 5/5 6. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone - 5/5 7. Good to Me as I Am to You - 4/5 8. Come Back Baby - 3/5 9. Groovin’ - 5/5 10. Ain’t No Way - 4/5 Overall: 4.2/5 or 84% Fave Songs: Niki Hoeky, A Natural Woman, Since You’ve Been Gone, Groovin’
Après une semaine semée d'embûches ou devrais-je dire d'artistes mediocres, inconnus du grand public seulement présent de par leur liens étroits avec le créateur de cette liste honteuse, un rayon de soleil en ce vendredi matin: la voix splendide d'Aretha Franklin. Attention toutefois, Aretha tente tout le long de la derniere piste de l'album de vous convaincre de lancer The Chain de Fleetwood Mac, mais ne craquez pas sous la pression, le monde est certes contre nous mais nous tenons bon.
Man this one was good. I could listen to that bass groove in my left ear all day long.
First track serious classic 🙏 Natural Woman a classic too. I think a lot of wanna-be feminists need to listen to Good To Me As I Am To You, that's some powerful shit right there. So classic that it seems rude not to give it a 4.
Ms. Franklin is Queen for a reason.
Would buy on vinyl. More upbeat than I expected. Need to listen to again. Off to a good start
Good album would listen again
I knew she was a great singer, but I was surprised at how great of a writer she is. Fun fact: Eric Clapton is credited as the guitarist on 'Good to me as I am to you'.
Really enjoyed this. Wasn't expecting to. Full of soul and emotion. You make me feel is one of the best songs of all time
Typisch, Je weet wat je van dit album kan verwachten en het stelt niet teleur
Lady got pipes
A classic for a reason.
Its a nice album but not the best from Aretha
Pretty good, reminds of Mafia soundtrack
Short, sweet, and to the point.
Beautiful
Classic. Backup singers are amazing
Classic
Gran inicio con Chain of Fools. Voz potente, soul y R&B de libro, ejecutado a la perfección. Buenos cambios de beat entre canción y canción hacen que sea disfrutable de inicio a fin, sin sentirse monótono ni repetitivo. Sólido 4.
very good (:
Classic! Had a few songs almost anyone would recognize to this day.
Amazing voice. It's not something I would listen to often but it's great piece of music. Just not exactly my regular style.
¡Discazo! Conocía muy poquito de Aretha Franklin, pero me gustó escucharla en un disco más de "Soul", donde pudo sacarle más jugo a su timbre de voz. La razón por la que no le pongo 5 estrellas es porque hay por ahí una canción que se me hizo X, y porque fue muy cortito. Mi canción favorita por mucho fue "Chain of Fools", pero la versión extendida. Mi canción fa
Muy agradable disco de Soul que, seguramente por la forma en la que se armaban discos en aquella época, se mantiene short & sweet y creo que eso lo hace aún mejor. En especial me gustaron, además de la conocidísima "Chain Of Fools", "Good To Me As I Am To You" por la guitarra de Clapton (que según yo se nota mucho) y "Grovin'" por el cover de Joss Stone que hace años no escuchaba.
Beautiful!!! What a voice!
Great Album! Never listened to her other than the few radio hits but she managed to cover several genres and has such a great voice.
Nothing like aretha franklin
Great discovery
She’s great.
Pipes.
Not bad music, not as much for me. Interesting musical ideas.
Great album!
did not listen fully, but intend to revisit at a later date
Short, sweet, and excellent. So many hits packed into a classic album. Really showcases not only her vocal talent, but the talent of the backing band as well
Really good and so many of these songs are famous
Chain of Fools! Really great record.
Dronningen af soul, vild vokal, flere kendte sange
So much soul. Best track: Groovin'
Legend
aaaah aretha <3 im only familiar with one song, i need more listens for this to appreciate each but all songs are always a good background
Amazing voice, what a national treasure she was.
Great gowns, beautiful gowns
What a voice! So many classics on this album.
Good soul album from an iconic singer. I enjoyed listening to this
Normal
Très bien en fond
Good stuff.
R&B, soul.
Нормал
love the first track and second track??? im suprised i actually like this alot
Not my type of music. Good, but I’m probably never gonna listen to it again. Except Groovin’. Banger.
Perfect voice sublime
This was very good. From a vocal perspective, it’s pretty much flawless obviously. Enjoyable to listen to, but I’m not sure how often I’d revisit it.
Veldig fint på de rolige låtene, på grensa til grusomt når hun tar i og hyler og ræmjer. Veldig amerikansk, på godt og vondt.
Impossible not to like this.
Vocal lead soul, not normally my thing but some really strong performances here. Good to me as I am to you being the highlight
...
Good, classic catchy and emotional
it was good. above average?
393/1089 Really nice and classy soul album and i’d expect no less. not for me necessarily but Groovin’ and Ain’t No Way were my faves 54/100
The voice of her generation! These songs put her talent on display. Unfortunately, outside of Chain of Fools they are not too memorable for me but no doubt she is a one in a lifetime talent. Top Songs: Chain of Fools, (You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman
Not bad! Good songs but only liked the ones I recognized
I’m sure it’s sacrilegious to say, but despite Arerha Franklin having a phenomenal voice the only exceptional composition here is the hit song A Natural Woman. The rest is a comforting, easy listen by a talented performer, but nothing that gets me overly excited.
Aretha gets another high 3 from me, just not quite my flavour but some of it is undeniable, especially the big single
A fantastic voice and I enjoyed 'People Get Ready' and 'Ain't No Way' especially. Did mot like rhyming 'Hoeky' with 'Pokey'. Go figure. Not my go-to genre and while I won't listen habitually, credit where it's due. Also not sure of the value of the bonus tracks on this (and many other albums). They're just slightly different versions of tracks I'd previously heard
goed maar het pakte me niet echt
She’s amazing… but it’s really not my thing!
chiller aber es fehlt bisschen was, 6,5/10
a bit boring but still fine
Good and very enjoyable. Probably not my favorite, mostly because it's in an older style that I'm not used to, but I understand why it's so highly acclaimed. Very refreshing hear, with some songs, like "(Sweet Sweet Baby)..." and "Good to Me as I Am to You" being very lovely.
Some classic hits
buenísimo interpretación, pero me cuesta conectar
Incredible vocals carry the album, along with a couple classics.
Solid album, but sure not one of my personal favorites.
Not used to Soul, but it definitely has... Soul. Very chill, maybe more background than active listening music, but this must be great live. Great vibes. Won't be my favorite album ever, but I could listen this again without any issues. 7/10?
Nice!
Interesting album with guest appearance by Eric Clapton. Enjoyed it more than expected.
Enjoyable
Good vocals but a little too much Aretha for me. Understand her significance, the album was a little one ear out the other at a brisk 30
Pretty good, not my usual type of album I listen to - recognised a few of the songs from hearing them on the radio etc.
Good album. Really chill vibes, I'd buy this on vinyl to play in the background. 3/5.
Pleasant, amazing voice, but doesn’t have Respect or Say A Little Prayer so obviously needs to be a 3
Chain of Fools is the stand out track here, but there were some others I really liked too such as Groovin' and (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone.
There's no doubt about the qualities here, but I'm just not a fan. Heard before ❌️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ❌️ ★★★☆☆(5/10) Total reviewed : 356 Already owned : 79 Purchased : 16 To buy : 4 Nope : 257
Ouais bon why not
I mean, it’s good. It’s not my cup of tea. It’s not a stand out album It’s not pure banger after banger, in whatever genre she belongs in. Choice cut: since you’ve been gone
Good, and obviously one of the best singers of all time. But not something I would choose to listen to on any frequent basis.
Personally, this one just didn't stick out, it had a few good songs here in their. I listen to lots of soul too, I just didn't enjoy this one as much, most of the songs just felt hollow. Overall, a 5/10 album, I did really enjoy Since You've Been Gone, but I did only like half of the album, the other half just lacked emotion in my opinion.
Very solid effort from Aretha here, and I adore her version of You Make Me Feel. I just wish there was a little more variety.
Chain of Fools - Very nice syncopation - the main vocul, the chorus, the bass, the guitar and the drums all havetheir own rhythm that meshes nicely together. Isn't the "Chain-chain-chain" but in this reminiscent of A Change Would Do You Good? Money Won't Change You - Not much to say here; I like the thumping bass and horns, but the rest doesn't do much for me - I'd kind of like to see what Fatboy Slim would do with the the horn part. People Get Ready - A bit dreamlike. Niki Hoeky - I was familar with the Bobby Gentry version (my parents listened to a lot of country music when I was growing up) - i think I prefer this version, mainly because the intro to the Bobby Gentry version always tricked me into thinking I was listening to Ode to Billie Joe (an absolute classic song) (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - everything about this is just perfect, you can pick out any element of the arrangement and listen to it and it's just great (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone - Another middling song saved by bass and horns. Good to Me as I am to You - There are plenty love songs, this is a hate song. Just leave him, you can find someone better. Come Back Baby - Look, I've told you, you're better off without him, enjoy your freedom, don't beg him to come back, I beg you. Groovin' - nice and laidback. Ain't No Way - I like this, it kind of reminds me of Paul Williams stuff (there's a very specific F9>Fm7 chord change he uses it a lot, which is present here).
This was good.
Gooood
All in all a good album, just not really my taste in genre.
Lady Soul is decent, but I've never been super into Aretha's music at all. I didn't hate this record, but it also wasn't a super fun entry for me. 6/10
Fun stuff
sehr angenehme hintergrundmusik
Very soulful, easy/fun to listen to
Aretha Franklin's voice is fantastic and the songs are catchy, I see why she has the rep she does. That said I wasn't in particularly blown away by this album? A fun listen but no wow factor here.
that was nice, she has a great voice and the instrumentals I kinda like.
bad bitch, queen shit, icon
I've already reviewed I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You and this record is so much like that one to also be entirely competent, but makes me feel like I'm missing something because I wouldn't put that or this as a top album OAT. I'll admit Franklin's music does kind of lack some of the aspects I typically like such as experimentation, atmosphere, story, and failing all else, plain weirdness or some other DIY, underground or alternative energy, so my ears are definitely not ones to appreciate this. The instrumentation and Franklin's vocals are fine, but they are demystified for me considering I spend time around some very talented singers - the control and range Franklin has are not greatest of all time to me if you're just singing forte or fortissimo the whole time. Overall the package isn't interesting enough on it's own or in the genre; it prioritizes immediacy and universality which isn't all that appealing in a world where music is so easy to find and explore.
Some of the most enjoyable of white noise.
I enjoyed this one more than expected.
The biggest reason to listen to 𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘭 is Aretha Franklin herself. Her voice is so effortlessly powerful and expressive that it’s easy to understand why many people consider her the greatest soul singer of all time. Even the weaker moments are elevated simply because she’s singing them. That said, I’m not sure the album itself is quite as remarkable as its reputation. The songs are good, but a lot of them pass by without leaving a lasting impression on me. I never lose interest, but I rarely feel completely drawn in either. In the end, I come away more impressed by Aretha Franklin than by 𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘭 as an album.
I didn’t hate it like I thought I might. Some songs I actually knew as well. Queen of Detroit
Good clean smooth fun.
Highlights: Chain of Fools, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Women. 3.8
Mucha alma,voz de otro mundo
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Damn she can wail. Lovely album with so much passion. Her voice has so much power, feeling and passion. Cannot be described, you must hear it!
i dont think im into like these type of oldies.
Frankly, I can tell it's good, I just don't really get into it.
Great voice
I listened. She was very talented. Especially like Chain of Fools.
Not her best album and there are better versions of the covers she does but it's the first lady of soul.
Женщина круто поет, время 11.33, альбом прослушан уже 2 раза
Wow! What an INCREDIBLE voice! I've heard her name a million times but never listened to her music. I liked the energy, I liked the style, I liked her voice. It did start to get a little repetitive after a while, and a lack of guitars started to wear on me.
3/5 Would listen to as background music, maybe on a different day I would dig the songs more. Favorite Song: Chain of Fools
Id give it a 3.5 bc it was good music but not really my cup of tea
2 Aretha's in 4 days. It's pretty similar isn't it?
It was a decent album I probably wouldn’t listen again but that’s just because it’s not really my style of music I liked natural woman though
Está bien
Sigh. Sure. Fine. Whatever.
Good listen
nice
Like the other Aretha album I heard on the list so far, she radiates a powerful, soulful voice that carries throughout the record. It’s a joy to listen to her sing, even if this music isn’t typically a go to for me.
This was pleasant. I knew Chain of Fools and (You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman. I also knew the songs People Get Ready and Groovin’, but I didn’t know her versions of them.
아레사 프랭클린 - 레이디 소울 총 14곡 수록, 44분. 무난한 R&B네용 얼마나 무난했냐면 현재 새벽: 사람도 죽일 수 있는 멘헤라입니다만 큰 거슬림없이 끝까지 들었음 흠흠 나중에 재평가가 필요할지도 모르겠지만 지금으로서는 점수가 아주 높지는 않습니다 별표찍어두겟음 한줄평: 이런 멘헤라에게서 이정도의 감상을...? 취향: ★★★☆☆ 재방문: ★★☆☆☆* *: 멘헤라농도 참작 필요
I think I’m just not the right person to properly be able to appreciate this album because I agree her voice sounds good but I don’t find anything particularly compelling in this music. It’s pleasant enough to listen to but I don’t think I’d ever feel like this is the music I would choose to listen to. I’m sure you will all have lots of nice things to say about why you liked it
Solid
Review - not so good as the earlier Aretha Franklin album I got on this list previously. The backing band is a little rockier which in my opinion doesn't work so well. There are still a lot of classics in the tracklist but her voice can be a bit different from song to song. Still not bad Rating - 6.5/10 Need to hear? YES
Cool
1) 6/10 2) 6/10 3) 6/10 4) 6/10 5) 8/10 6) 6/10 7) 3/10 te veel geschreeuw 8)
Meer bluesy ondertonen dan ik verwacht had bij een album van Aretha, en zeker die met de titel 'Lady Soul'. Maar met die stem kun je die titel in principe op de cover van al je albums zetten. Ik ken echter niet veel albums van haar van top tot teen, maar ik heb ook niet het idee dat ik heel veel mis. Het is erg gelikt, en het doet daardoor ook niet veel verrassends, waardoor je niet het idee hebt dat ze albums uitbrengt waarin een verhaal vertelt wordt. Maar dat is op basis van deze luisterbeurt; ik weet dat ik een 'I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You' hoogstwaarschijnlijk beter ga vinden en dat die mij wellicht doet overtuigen. Dat ga ik dus ook even doen binnenkort. 6,5/10 Highlights: Chain of Fools (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
muy linda voz, un poco melancolico el album. perfecto para un personaje de pelicula femenino q mira su triste realidad, la consecuencia de sus acciones y fuma. se escucha clasico, se siente bien en otoño. un poco estruendoso para mi gusto pero reconozco el talento. se siente vintage
A fine album, but it did not really stick with me.
Some classics and what a voice.
je suis pas soul mais c'est tuff quand même
3/5
The album is strong overall, not every moment feels equally memorable, and at times it blends together more than it stands out. Still, there are highlights that bring energy and personality. Chain of Fools and Money Won’t Change You stand out as the most fun tracks, with a bluesy groove that feels lively and engaging. Those moments give the album a spark that makes it worth coming back to. Overall, a solid and enjoyable record, even if it doesn’t fully connect all the way through.
Альбом мне понравился музыкой, но вокал не в моём вкусе. Я не особо люблю женский вокал, особенно в блюзовом стиле. Я не могу выделить какие-то конкретные песни, для меня все на одном уровне. Ранее я не слушал R&B альбомы, так что приятно было послушать что-то новое для себя.
Clásico
It's a solid album from a great soul singer. I feel like it's a bit of a worn road for me. Aside from that it's a-ok.
A very brief record filled with old school bass lines, rhythm guitar, and horn arrangements. Franklin’s voice, I guess, is a matter of taste, and there were many times when it was just too much.
I didn’t totally mesh with this album, but it’s definitely good. Her voice is crazy impressive.
She has a wonderful voice but it’s not a genre I really get into. Also a shame there’s not much here that she wrote herself. The best song is one I’ve already had on the challenge on a Carole King album. Aretha does it beautifully, mind you.
not for me. beautiful voice
Está bueno, si guarde como 4 canciones. No es mucho mi vibe, por eso la calificación. En general si lo pondría para ambientar alguna reunioncita chill.
Tremenda y potente voz. Tiene muy buenos temas con excelente instrumental y vibras. Bastante grito para mi gusto, mis favoritas fueron las baladas más tranquilas.
Yea its pretty good I like it. Dont really have much to say abt it apart from that. 6.6/10
Hvorfor ender alle sangene med fadeout? Ut over det var det veldig trivelig musikk.
This one was great - favorite was chain of fools. I did feel like a lot of it sounded the same
Aretha is right up in the top tier, so it's hard to be overly critical, but the album didn't fully connect woth me despite some individually excellent tracks
Enjoy this type of music for sure. Didn't jam out to it as hard as I thought I would've, but enjoyed having it on for sure. Overall good and was fun.
maybe I wasn't really in the mood for some urethra franklin but I didn't really enjoy this as much as I thought I would
Hallelujah
A Natural Woman // Ain’t No Way // 3.5/5
3-4
A stone cold classic with great soul bangers that if you haven't heard you just haven't been around long enough. I was happy to listen to it, and enjoyed the tracks that I hadn't heard before.
Good!