Reviews (page 12 of 14)
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Wonderful
pero totalmente genial, encima lo escuche volviendo de desaprobar un final y caminando x la calle mirando las hojas de los arboles me empoderó bastante
Soulful and beautiful. Love her, not my usual jam but enjoyable
Chain of fools is pretty timeless I think, for me carries the rest as this genre just isn’t for me, but what a tune. Lyrically and musically great.
Yup that's Aretha Franklin!
Ja, het is goed, maar het pakt me nergens echt helaas
The Aretha Franklin with some well-known songs such as A Natural Woman and lesser known songs. Overall really solid.
Souly
Thought I might like this more than I did, the recording sounds live almost but suffers in quality a bit for it. Aretha has a good voice but don't think it was shown off on this. Enjoyed it enough but was a shade worse than the other Aretha album.
Really charming. Chain of Fools, and You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman are, of course, the standouts, and the rest of the album was nicely chilled. Doesn't go far enough into a 4 for me, but a very pleasant 3.
Absolutely not my thing, but absolutely very good! When I think of Aretha Franklin, I think of that scene she did in blues brothers, which incidentally is a great film. I appreciate she's great, but it's unlikely I'm ever choosing to listen to her, just not for me, but that's ok. 3.5, mostly because it's great but not my thing
This is a good album. The vocals are great throughout, and there isn't a bad song on the album. I do think the lyrics leave something to be desired at times, they're very generic. And while I don't see myself returning to this album that often in the future, it was a very enjoyable listen. Three stars. (Favorite track: (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.)
Very appealing and excellently sung. However, the production sounds somewhat dated today, and the content of the songs is not only very monothematic and not something I can identify with, but also rather awkward from a modern emancipatory point of view. The title Lady Soul is fitting. 3.5/5
Está bien 3.8
Need to listen again, pretty good
I vibe, but still not my usual favorite type of music.
love the name of the album, it matches the music well :) very soulful
5/10
Beautiful energic voice,complemeneted by backing vocals and superb brass ensemble. I liked a lot of songs in this album, especially "Come back baby" and "Since you...". 3.75/5
This was a very good album lots of songs that were pretty big hits!
Aretha is obviously a total powerhouse. My issue is that because her voice is set to "blast" about 90% of the time, I find it fatiguing. I could listen to any one of these songs and say, hey, that's a good/great song, but it's hard for me to tolerate in an album-length format. Too much of a good thing, unfortunately.
listened to some. liked what i heard
Listens: 1 Standout Tracks: N/A I barely got in a full listen, unfortunately. There's nothing wrong with this music. Very pleasant. Great voice. Great backing instrumentation. No complaints
not my typa msuci im not this old but she was a good singer aint no way my fav song
Chain of Fools Money Won't Change You Niki Hoeky (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Ain't No Way
Decent 3,5
Love the voice and energy. Love some of the songs but not all. Great music to put on when you’re doing a task that involves physical energy
Very very nice songs, better than most things here. Aretha has a beautiful voice, she truly is Lady Soul
3/5 not a bad listen but not for me. nothing memorable. best: -
So smooth
Nicht mein Genre, aber krasse Banger
Her voice here sounds so fresh and youthful, I grew up only knowing her as an old lady and this helped me see her as she was
Hey Nineteen, that’s Retha Franklin. Oh, she knows already. She remembers the Queen of Soul because it was only 10 days ago we had I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You. It’s soul. She sings soul. Album is called Lady Soul. S’all very good soul but not much to write home about. You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman) the main standout. Gimme another Doors album please.
Incredible vocals such a powerful voice not the type of thing I listen to often but I enjoyed it
Nothing wrong with this, but nothing truly exciting either. You Make Me Feel is a classic for good reason, I'd say this is closer to 4 but didn't quite make it
It's fine. I'm not a big fan but this album has some classics and she's the queen of soul!
Same thing as usual, cover songs do not rank as highly in my books. However as usual Aretha’s voice is great
Love me some Aretha, but this one did not shine like the other one.
I enjoyed, and there are some all-time greats here; somehow this one didn’t wow me quite as much as the first Aretha album we listened to.
Regular jazz. 3/5
buen álbum, la parcera canta súper bien, los 4 o 5 temas del final son repetidos del álbum entonces es bastante más corto en verdad, pero bacano, igual no es muy estilo entonces tampoco top
7/10 Acima da média. Não é o meu estilo de música favorito, mas se estivesse tocando de fundo em um restaurante, estaria me satisfazendo mais do que músicas de restaurante normalmente me satisfazem.
so good wouldnt choose to listen to it. could put me so sleep
nice
beautiful listen songs like (sweet sweet baby) since you’ve been gone, and chains of fools are my favorites
Some good tunes but thought they became slightly similar sounding
Not my style! But definitely a very well-made album; Aretha's vocals are stunning. Will revisit.
I found "Lady Soul" to be a somewhat inconsistent experience. While the album contains some exceptional 60s R&B, I found myself far more drawn to the grit of the R&B tracks than the more grandiose, soulful arrangements like 'People Get Ready' and '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman'. My main reservation lies with the vocal delivery. It may be considered musical sacrilege, but I often find that even the greatest singers fall into the trap of 'over-singing', showcasing vocal power simply because they can. In the cover of 'People Get Ready' (a great song), the slowed tempo and overwrought gospel gymnastics feel forced and performative, which personally takes me out of the music. This occurs again on 'Good to Me As I Am To You'; despite the brilliant instrumentation, the vocals are belted at a constant high volume that feels exhausting rather than evocative. 'Come Back Baby' narrowly escapes the same fate. I much prefer the restraint shown on 'Groovin’', 'Ain’t No Way', or the standout 'Chain of Fools', where a more subtle delivery allows the song to breathe. For me it's a decent album but not one I will be revisiting. Three stars. A Side 1 "Chain of Fools" (5/5) 2 "Money Won't Change You" (4/5) 3 "People Get Ready" (2/5) 4 "Niki Hoeky" (3/5) 5 "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" (3/5) B Side 1 "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone" (3/5) 2 "Good to Me As I Am To You" (2/5) 3 "Come Back Baby" (3/5) 4 "Groovin'" (4/5) 5 "Ain't No Way" (4/5) Total - 33 Average - 3.3 206/1001 116/206 albums reviewed were new to me.
Nothing to dislike her but apart from Aint No Way nothing really moved me.
She's brilliant
I heard a couple of songs, yet to hear the entire album. Definitely a vocal powerhouse. But idk . I don't see myself listening to this music on loop
Love listening to Aretha sing. Good album.
great soul album
It was ok but not completely my vibe
Ok overall. Some tracks got a little odd on vocals. Chill and dramatic feeling vibes.
An iconic voice, best shown in the slower songs on this album.
Chill gospel, soul album Best song 1. Listen: ain’t no way
Sweeping vocals, punchy and fun. They don't make them like this anymore
Aretha’s voice is top notch - my favorite arrangements were with an interactive backing band and background singers. Best songs were the ones I knew, could have gone for less understated production. Personal taste.
This is the first album I've listened to through this. I think what I'm going to do is write my favorite quote from each album and rate it on a scale of 1-10. My favorite quote from this album was in the song "Good to Me as I Am to You", "If there's water in the pitcher, and we both need a drink/ To stay alive, my darlin', I'd need less water than you think" I don't really have much to compare this to yet but it was a pretty good album although I wouldn't classify it as life changing, so I think I'll give it a 7/10.
2,6/5
It was really nice to listen to, and she has an insane voice - it's just not really my genre of choice, and I don't see myself coming back to it very often. I wish i could do half stars becuase it's beautiful and deserves more then 3 stars but i just don't see myself coming back to it and nothing really stuck with me.
Favourite track: (You make me feel like) A Natural Woman
She beltin'
Nice backdrop for IT work.
Lady Soul - Aretha Franklin 3/5 - An album with very powerful Vocals but lacking lyrics and instrumentals. Chain of Fool 4/5 - Classic soul with powerful vocals. Money Won't Change You 3/5 - No Comments. People Get Ready 3/5 - Very strong vocals but don't care for the lyrics at all. Niki Hoeky 3/5 - Like it but not sure what she was talking about. Natural Woman 4/5 - Don't know what a natural woman is but I'm happy for her. Since You've Been Gone 3/5 - Another powerful love song. Good to Me as I Am to You 3/5 - No comment. Come Back Baby 3/5 - No Comment. Groovin' 3/5 - Funky.
You make me feel, you make me feeeell! Aretha Franklin's unmistakable voice over some jazzy instrumental will always feel timeless.
Even if it's mostly background music sounding to me, a good recording/performance
I have to give it up to Aretha of course, insane vocalist. This music just doesn’t quite speak to me. I really wish that it did. It’s enjoyable to listen to, but nothing really grabs me. I think I’ve always had a bit of trouble with soul music in general, particularly the vocal styles that are more acrobatic (Aretha is very tasteful mind you) just don’t hit me the way I think they’re supposed to. I would put it on for a certain vibe though.
3/5 . Songs have good energy.
Pretty but not for me, although the hits iconic
Soul was never my cup of tea.
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great voice good album
A nice soulful album from the queen of soul.
Pretty good pop-soul music. Good listen!
It's good undeniably i just dont gaf much it's very nice though
Way too short!
3.5
2.5
Not my think but got to give it to that woman, she is the life and soul of a party
1. That's some jazz like music, not very fond of these kinds of songs. Strong vocal here, can feel how talented the singer is. Chain Chain Chain Chain. 6/10 2. Continues the energy of the previous song, gives the same vibe, less intense though. Can easily see this as radio hit of 70s or 80s. 5/10 3. Wow, pacing here is much slower, I like that. It's like I am alone face to face with vocals, slower and quieter instruments really complements here. 6/10 4. Mysterious vibe, like it's opening for some detective story or something. Interesting. 5/10 5. Slow pacing as a third song and even better balance here. You make me feel like natural woman 7/10 6. Quick pace change, I like bass and drums here, works really well. 6/10 7. So calm. Like this song makes you relax a bit after all. 6/10 8. A fun mood here, like dancing mood. Somewhat reminds me of old dancing club vibe. 7/10 9. It's like time to have a break after dancing for previous song, like pary ended, let's have a talk with friends. 6/10 10. A good ending song here, feels like end of the journey and some goodbye song. No, not goodbye, but see you again song. 6/10 It was kinda a mistake to say jazz here, it's not at all. Still kinda biased against these kind of songs. Overall, album remains good through beginning till end. 6/10
- Had wel iets, maar niet echt mijn ding. - 0 nummers toegevoegd aan MMMM - 0 nummer al toegevoegd aan MMMM
Not my genre. Hell of a voice though.
Enjoyable
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1001 ALBUMS- # 96 The QUEEN of SOUL 👸 🎤💃 Lady of Soul may have captured Franklin at the height of her vocal powers, being a masterclass in passion, control, and emotional truth — the sound of gospel meeting grit, funk meeting fire, and heartbreak meeting empowerment. Having said that, like many performing divas, she may have owned the microphone in front of these great songs, but the writing credits belong to others. The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and The Sweet Inspirations back Aretha with tight, soulful precision. Jerry Wexler’s production keeps everything grounded in groove and gospel fire. Aretha herself plays piano on several tracks, giving the songs their pulsing, church-rooted rhythm. 🎧 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 🎧 Deep Cut Gem: Good to Me As I Am to You 🎧 Memorable Standout: Chain of Fools The album arrived during a period of intense social and political change in America — the Civil Rights Movement, the rise of Black Power, and the growing feminist consciousness. Aretha Franklin stood at the crossroads of all these movements. Her voice wasn’t only about love and heartbreak; it became a symbol of self-respect, racial pride, and feminine power. The album’s title — Lady Soul — positioned her as both a dignified woman and a spiritual force. This album solidified her transition from a gospel-trained singer to a mainstream cultural icon who spoke directly to the spirit of her time. 🖼️ Album Artwork: Diva Pose Franklin’s vocal control destabilizes gender norms in music. Where male soul singers often equated power with dominance, Aretha’s power lies in emotional command — the ability to shape meaning through tone, phrasing, and silence. She does play piano on several tracks, grounding the rhythm and asserting musical authority. Her arrangements often direct the flow of emotion — she leads the band rather than following it. From a critical standpoint, Lady Soul is an early example of a Black woman exerting control within an industry structured to limit it. It’s a subtle but significant act of artistic resistance. As legendary this album may be along with the unmistakable vocals, I just can’t let it slide that Aretha herself only has two songwriting credits within these outstanding tracks.
What an amazing performer! Lots of great songwriting, great melodies, lots of classics. I wouldn't usually put a record like this on, but no denying she's incredible
Chain chain chaaaaiin
Um álbum interessante à despeito dos vocais convencionais e um tanto enjoativos, mas com bons arranjos instrumentais, com destaque para as partes de guitarras e baixos.
Amazing voice. The vocal runs induce goosebumps. Decent album, some amazing songs, a few good ones and some fillers. Definetly earned its place on the list.
Joyful.
Several lovely songs from an icon!
Enjoyed this.
Definitely better than her other album, but it’s still just alright
she is lady soul
Förtjänar säkert högre betyg från mig men det fångar mig inte riktigt just nu
A Natural Women - released 1968
i appreciate aretha franklin
Nicht meine Musik aber extrem entspannt
Classics
Per ongeluk het album soul sister eerst beluisterd, omdat ik niet goed zat op te letten. Woeps. Ik vond die wel erg fijn, dus ben benieuwd hoe ze hier uit de verf komt. Ik kan mijn vinger er niet echt op leggen, maar ik vind dit album dus minder leuk dan het album dat ik eerder heb geluisterd. Dit is volgens mij wel de OG a natural woman, dat vind ik wel tof.
surprisingly upbeat
I mean, it's Aretha Franklin. You can't go wrong.
She’s undeniably emotional; just not emotive for me.
I struggle sometimes with this era of soul. Some of it I love, and usually can always appreciate, but the over use of it in movies and other forms of media throughout the years has forever tainted it for me. Goes without saying, but she sounds incredible.
I love the sound of the music on here, but I was never a big fan of Aretha's singing voice. Too high-frequency for my ears. Almost like an alarm or siren (not the one in greek myth, but the one on a police car or ambulance)
(3) v powerful vocals
👌
Great vocals, not my cup of tea but certainly nothing to hate on here
Groovy
Solid
Good stuff
No doubt she can sing and own a song! Opening with classic "Chain Of Fools" and including "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and great glue tracks like her versions of "People Get Ready" & "Groovin", "Money Won't Change You", and "Come Back Baby". I also enjoyed "Niki Hoeky", the least listened to track on the album. I did feel a few were high pitched and maybe over-sung. 3 stars, for longevity, hits, timeless sound and star power.
What a fabulous album.
Hey sister, soul sister.
She's one of the greatest of all time for a reason. Great Motown Album. Full of hits.
3 - fun and soulful
There needs to be a rating option for, like, “I understand this album is brilliant but it’s just not for me” because it feels wrong to give this album 3 stars when I can hear the immense skill and talent and just obvious EXCELLENCE of it but the way it’s mostly whooshing over my head like so many other 3 star albums makes me need to give it 3 stars. It’s not you Aretha it’s me, honestly.
It's soul, it's okay, not my thing
top 3: - chain of fools - people get ready - (you make me feel like) a natural woman
lekkere soul. Zal ik nog wel een keer opzetten
Not my cup of tea. I love 80s music but this was a little too ballads-y for me.
There were some good parts.
Pretty good
⭐️Chain of Fools
There's certainly nothing to object to in this. Good music, well performed. It's not really my style, but I did enjoy it.
I've listened to this album so many times, trying to enjoy it or understand what I could be missing, but it never manages to do anything for me, and I'm not proud at all of saying it. Aretha Franklin is such a spectacular singer with a powerful and very emotional voice. The band does also a great job accompanying the vocals. And yet, I fail to resonate with anything from this record. This album isn't bad by any means. Is just that I'm not really feeling any strong emotion. At least I can appreciate her talent and the performances Wish I did liked it more...
Lovely Album, Chain Chain chain!
Good soul album - obviously great voice, pretty good songs. I get why this is on the list, but I just never really connected with Aretha.
I need some more "Respect" in my life, but this album was fine.
That's a nice voice.
Behageligt album.
Gode sange men også kedelige sange
3 out of 5. She has a great voice and knows how to use it.
Good listen
Classic, but nothing I’d listen to on a regular basis.
What a voice. I knew the hits from AM Radio back in the day, so was keen to listen to the whole album. It is a bit same-y but Natural Woman just stands out as a vocal driven offering amongst the rest, that was my Gem too.
Great voice, solid songs. Nothing too innovative.
A consistent vibe
3.5
Some classic stuff. I can take or leave soul music but she is good. Rating: 3
7/10
Moćan glas. Moćan bas. Ali da se ne lažemo, stvarno nisam nešto uživala u ovom albumu.
Classic stuff with crazy voice.
Great groovy record for a Friday afternoon. I know this isn’t anything that hasn’t been said before but even outside of the power of her voice, the smoothness of it is incredible
It’s classic Aretha. ‘Nuff said.
Influential and outstanding. Hard to beat her singing even now, but she has the same problem as Sinatra where her compilation albums are going to be infinitely better than any of her normal albums just due to the amount of tracks she has.
I have disliked the sounds of soul my whole life - I can take a song or two, but as a gente, no thank you.
Soul, 1968 -> 3
Pretty nice to listen to.
Great voice, legend of music, but not my style of music.
a 3.5 if i could, didn't amazing love it enough for a 4 but was better than just casual background music. such an amazing voice, hoping there's some music from her in here. added Chain of Fools to liked!
Great vocals Nice soul production
Was good, but nothing was especially notable to my 21st century ears.
Very very nice. ain't no way ahh album
Decent, but more mentions of god than I'd like.
Was it just me or was the mix off on a lot of these songs? Felt like I was listening to a band spread out all across a giant stage, everyone standing like 50 feet away from each other. The bass was all in my left ear and the drums all in the right. Obviously, aretha has generational pipes
Ok
This is okay. I should care more for her, but I don't.
The title says it. Great Voice, lyrics cheesy at times. The songs are so short, it feels like a snippet tape, sometimes. Fav: (You make me feel like) A natural woman
Pa meni dobar album, mislim da zaslužuje biti tu. Previše sam puta čula ove stvari od djetinjstva pa dosad, pa mi je možda zbog toga teže nekim objektivnijim uhom poslušati. 3/5, 6/10
Nice
C’est bon, mais en terme de comparatif Soul, j’ai trouvé Superfly vastement supérieur. On peut pas nier la voix forte d’Aretha, pas contre! Chain of fools, bon ver d’oreille!
Chain of Fools: Fun kinda catchy, relistenable Money won't change you: Good upbeat People Get Ready: chill listen nice guitar part Niki Hoeky: Catchy good background listen A Natural Woman: Slow and Chill Since you've been gone: catchy and fun sounding guitar Good to me as I am to you: amazing vocals slow, chill Come back baby: kinda boring Groovin: kinda boring but jazzy Ain't no way: slow and chill
it was ok
Lowkey zoned out listening to this and dont rmb much but it was cool and i liked it
fínasti stórsöngur, 3,5.
Pretty good, of course her voice is amazing. Not my go to type of music and I'll probably never listen again but still enjoyed it
Good stuff
prettttttttty gooooooood
Honestly I was expecting something a little more upbeat but this was more mellow and smooth, so not really up my alley. Nothing offensive though at least.
3.2 Starts off strong, first few (God one aside) are bangers, but then tails off. I think I can't do too much of these in a row tbh. But appreciate it's importance.
***a good album
name seitmer was gloset hanis no nie isch spassig gsi chan nüm meh schribe scusa scusa scusa
Some familiar songs in there
It's good, but not my type of music
This was enjoyable.
Surprised about how much i enjoyed the album. I don't usually listen to old soul music but i really enjoyed the angelic vocals and calm but grand sounding horn instruments and piano in the background. The backing vocals where also great and added some much needed depth into the sound. Some songs did sound a little bland still and like they didn't bring much new to the table. The themes of love and femineity where pulled of ok but i enjoyed hearing it regardless. Her voice was just wow and it one of the best soul albums. noteworthy tracks: A natural women Groovin' aint no way
Can see why this is a classic, she has an incredible voice
This was great - what an amazing voice!
It was ok
3.5
Chain chain chain the songs together! Iconic in it's genre, but little bit dated for my taste.
Aretha may be one of the most influential vocalists of all time. She was the one who brought big gospel stylings into pop and became an early gold standard of powerhouse vocals. This is a good album, but it is the vocals, not particularly the songs, that are the star. Not to say there aren't any classics, like the Carole King one. Other than that, it's not too dissimilar from Aretha's other albums of the era. Key tracks: Chain of Fools (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Soul is not my thing, but I enjoyed this album more than I thought I would.
Good singing where the band has as much as fun as the singer. I wonder if her music changed much in the later decades.
A cornerstone of soul music.
solidno, pristojno. nije moj đir, ali stvarno nemam nikakvih zamjerki. za 1968. odlično
Starkes Ende
Me gustó este álbum. Varios clásicos en el disco, algunos demasiado alegres y simples en la composición para mi gusto. La voz de Aretha es muy clara e identificable. La grabación tiene ruido de fondo, pero en cierta manera le suma a la mística de una grabación de la época.
First listen
Nowhere near the quality of the other Aretha album I've had on the Project. Still sensational, from a vocal perspective, but it feels a little bit lazy and phoned in at times. You Make Me Feel is the exception, such power and emotion.
Goatrethra Franklin
Aretha Franklin is one of the great vocalists of the 20th century and she showcases that talent well in Lady Soul. I'm pretty new to listening to soul music outside of a few ubiquitous classics, so it may just be a feature of the genre, but a lot of the time, her vocals seemed more focused on showcasing her virtuosity, with quick runs up and down her range, rather than creating a cohesive whole with the instruments. Favorite song: Groovin'
Aretha's voice is undeniably spectacular on Lady Soul. It's no wonder Natural Woman is one of her biggest hits. I hadn't heard many of the other songs on this album, and I'm glad I finally gave it all a listen. I never really go out of my way to listen to soul, and I don't think I will after listening to this album, but I did enjoy listening to Aretha's full vocal spectrum put on display. Her power and her emotional range are evident throughout. Ain't No Way proved to be the perfect ending for an album, featuring a softer vocal expression and arrangement that makes the listener really feel like things have finished. Credit where credit is due, Aretha Franklin is an amazing talent, and the album is a fine example of soul at its commercial peak. I wish there were more than 5 ratings, because it feels wrong giving Lady Soul only a 3, but I'm really just not a fan of the genre. It's also music produced for a huge label (Atlantic), and the commercialized feel comes through on this album.
Chain chain chain …. Ain’t no way , a natural woman some great songs in here . Solid 4
Unfortunately in one ear out the other
Dit is een legende, maar het raakt me vanavond niet. Ik denk dat het voor mij teveel in de categorie "cliché" terecht is gekomen?
not my taste but good!
Listened through, good album, wouldn't listen through again, the hits are hits for a reason. Best songs: Natural woman Chain of fools
Chain of Fools 3.8 Money Won't Change You 3.6 People Get Ready 3.3 Niki Hoeky 3.4 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 3.4 (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone 3.3 Good to Me As I Am To You 3.3 Come Back Baby 3.4 Groovin' 3.4 Ain't No Way 3.5 Score: 3.44
Uh, really does nothing for me. Can't deny that there's passion in her voice, though. ⭐⭐⭐
It's pretty nice for ancient music
It's old. It's soul. I don't get the hype. I feel like a broken record, but: it's good, but not for me.
It was alright and she’s a great singer but still left me a bit disappointed. 3 stars
Nice upbeat album thx :)
it has words! i thought this album was very catchy, a little more upbeat than what i am used to. i knew you make me feel like a natural woman already. i listened twice to the album!
classic
Aretha is always great but I’m not feeling it so much with this album compared the the previous one in the project… a 3.5 but rounding down today.
One of the greatest female Vocalist. She is truly a genius and talented and breathtaking. Great Album but next to the hits where not much that kept me on the same high. Still an all time great with all due respect. Maybe I was expecting too much because of her name and status. (3.5/5.0)
Enjoyable but not particularly memorable
Je passe. If i had to listen to soul music today, it would be something like Tower of Power with Rocco Prestia
Bon album bien rythmé, j’ai bien aimé ce petit voyage dans le temps et dans la soûl Dommage qu’il n’y ait pas de grands tubes dans cet album
yeah i mean she's an excellent singer but it kinda didn't age well
Soulful women that deserves the respect she demands, but this cracker wasn’t really picking up what she was putting down, yah dig?
Not really my thing
I listen to this album but wasn't focus on it so kinda complicated to judge and I didn't have the time to listen to it again but actually as I listened to it without being annoyed or anything like that I guess it was enjoyable and Aretha had a really nice voice anyways so that's clearly not bad and I recognize some bangers so it's a good one.
Vissa ok låtar, men stör mig lite
Cha-cha-chaiiiin. Can any syllable boast so rich a contribution to music as “cha”? Aretha Franklin has the sort of voice that can give any syllable substance, form and impact – and there are some properly iconic songs on this record, big tug at the heart moments of musical history. Unfortunately, I feel a bit like those songs’ ubiquity distracts a bit from their effect; kind of precession of the simulacra style. It’s not much of a criticism, granted … but if I’m destined to be a link in a chain of fools then on my head be it!
Powerful voice. Enjoyable listening experience. Two songs stood above and sort of dwarf the others to me.
Oikein kiva
great for doing chores to
Enjoyable
great vocals and lyrics just not my vibe
The mood of the album was very enjoyable. Lovely songs.
Chain of Fools, Natural Woman
the problem with foundational artists is the fact everything builds on them means they can seem unoriginal, really solid album though. really like chain of fools and sweet sweet baby.
Iconic songs, but cannot stand them for too long
3.5
I liked this album. It wasn't fantastic or anything, but it was solid. Aretha Franklin is a fantastic vocalist (obviously). Actually a 3.5. Liked Songs: "Chain of Fools" , "Money Won't Change You" , "Niki Hoeky" , "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" , "Good to Me as I Am to You" , "Come Back Baby"
Aretha is extremely talented. That said, I know this is from the 60s but there are some odd production choices. Like, why are the drums panned completely to the right? I felt off-balance the entire album. Overall, it's good. 3
I didn't think this would be for me. At this point the well-known songs are so well-known as to be a bit exhausted. (Chain of Fools, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman) But some of the deep cuts had great musicianship and were good to hear.
# 386 : They've done a pretty decent job, it's a good album, it’s enjoyable and fun overall. Everybody loves this, but to me it is better then ok, but not 5 star material
Good smooth and happy
I liked this better than the other Aretha album we've had so far (I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You). Feels like the Aretha I've come to expect - vibrant, powerful. I think the star tracks (Chain of Fools and A Natural Woman) are the clear standouts. 3.5/5 stars.
There were individual songs that I loved. But as a whole album there are a few dull parts. 3.5/5
6/10
Preferred the set of songs on the other Aretha album I had. Still very nice though.
undoubtedly fire but not really my thing once more
Some solid old school R&B!
Ah.. The late great Urethra Franklin... It is her shoulders that which all these young talented black female singers stand upon today. Without her, the likes of Beyonce & Misha B would be on street corners, wafting their snatches about for a spare bit of coin from strangers and dirty married men with sneaky habits. Her voice is sensational, of that there is no doubt. The epitome of Soul. BUT... She did steal her hairstyle from Amy Winehouse, and maybe even Marge Simpson the way it's all curly. That's enough about the woman though, how about this album...? Iconic. So many songs on here I knew just from growing up and hearing so infrequently but so consistently that it made it feel like new music that I could sing along to, which made it very enjoyable. That could also be to its detriment though, as not much of it surprised me, so it felt rather run of the mill. If I could give half stars, this would've been 3.5, but I can't, so I'm sorry Urethra, but your piss bag name is enough to make me round you down to 3 stars here. P.S. Seal's version of 'People Get Ready' is way better.
What a beautiful powerful voice. I love this genre but for some reason the songs here don't grab me. Chain of Fools is the front runner, but the others don’t do much for me.
There’s no doubt Aretha can sing and she has a very powerful voice. I just didn’t really get into this album, just didn’t quite enjoy it as much as I was hoping I might.
Another person I've never really listened to before, but this album was a vibe. So soulful and beautiful.
3.9
Pretty good Aretha record. I already like Chain of Fools and Natural Woman, but I've never heard her version of Groovin' before. I don't really reach for soul records often, but it's for sure one I wouldn't turn down if it came on. 3.25/5
Pretty good stuff. Not really my gendre, but she's good. I was grooving. 3.49/5
She’s a true classic
Aretha móét je goed vinden en dan gaan bij mij juist altijd een beetje de hakken in het zand. Zeker omdat het niet echt mijn muziek is. Persoonlijk ben ik namelijk niet heel erg kapot van het vaak vrij harde zingen dat ingekleurd wordt met nóg luidere uithalen. Ik vind dat wat vermoeiend. Alsof ze me loopt te commanderen. Qua album heb ik deze liever dan "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You", die ik reeds eerder moest beoordelen. Na een half uurtje is het ook weer voorbij, dus tante Rita doseert het wat dat betreft nog best prima. En ze beheerst haar vak, net als haar minions op de achtergrond, natuurlijk wel. Dat valt niet te ontkennen. Ik zal een 3 geven voor het vakmanschap, maar dan heb ik dit voor de komende 10 jaar wel weer gezien. Al valt aan 'A Natural Woman' nooit lang te ontsnappen op één of andere manier.
I love Aretha Franklin and this album is great. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman might just be my favorite song of hers of all time. There are some other moments here but also some forgettable songs too. Overall, the album is great to showcase her amazing talent, but as an album, it's good but not great.
A fun listen. She sure can sing
I cant argue soul is the most technically advanced genre This is still a serious groove
Eh, It's just a soul album
Niet mijn stijl
Aretha had a way of eliciting hope even when she was singing of pain. Her voice was very powerful, and this album is a good demonstration of her range. Respect.
A classic R&B album Lady Soul herself- Aretha Franklin. Some forever classics on this record.
Similar to the other Aretha album I ranked. Heavenly voice but I don't connect with it. I find this record however better. Livelier maybe?
Pretty Good stuff. If you like that stuff.
equal parts intensity and femininity. what a voice. they didn’t call her the queen of soul for nothing. highlights: “chain of fools” “(you make me feel) like a natural woman” “ain’t no way”
Okay album, some good moments but I was bored by some songs.
OK
Lady has the soul. Good record!
Has some classics - natural woman and chain of fools are fire. But i wasn’t into anything else.
I wonder what she would sound like with modern recording gear/techniques. It's impressive how good she sounds when it seems like it was recorded through a cardboard tube from two rooms over. Assuming this was originally Mono and converted to Stereo, it's interesting how they split between left-ear right-ear so definitively. Modern music generally only requires one earbud in. Basslines are fire. Fav Track: Niki Hoeky
3,5
War nicht meins aber ist okay
Such a powerful and soulful voice. Some timeless classics in there. I’d definitely listen to some of these tracks again, some stood out a lot more than others though. Highlights: Niki Hoeky Come Back Baby
Always good to hear a legend in a music style that I don't typically like. Soulful (surprise) voice and music that did not detract from this.
+3
Not as good as last Aretha but solid all the way through
This is good! Classic! I feel like once I get older I can appreciate this a lot more.
A classic. Hard not to like Aretha! Shaped my date night music on Friday night.
Got some pipes
the bass on come back baby is fantastic
Pretty cool. Gotta respect Aretha's tunes. 6/10
Perhaps surprising as a big Aretha fan but I’m not crazy about this record. The recording quality isn’t great, which deadens her vocal performance, and I don’t feel as if her range was well utilized. Second half is stronger than the first and there are def a few classics though. Listened to: on LVRT. Favorite tracks: People Get Ready, A Natural Woman, Good to Me as I am to You, Chain of Fools
Pretty good
Aretha is great and her versions of songs usually beat the original.
Soul
Pretty good! Nothing I'll ever listen to again, but great vocals. 3.4
Du bon soul, c'est Aretha, je sais pas quoi dire de plus. 6/10
No big standouts, but it's Aretha. Its great
I enjoyed this. Didn't overstay it's welcome like some of these older soul records do. Could probably have listened to at least another half record of this. Nice.
7/26/24. The Queen of Soul! Love her voice and music.
I like Chain of Fools, (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone; I kind of like Come Back Baby
Great album by Aretha. More upbeat than the other one I recently heard on this list. 3.5/5 Might listen again
enjoyable
forgettable
Um, she’s got a pretty amazing voice. Don’t know if anyone had said that yet. I’ve never listened to Aretha Franklin outside of movie trailers and commercials, I guess, so it was nice to actually listen for listening’s sake. Might revisit this one. Nothing helpful to add.
#51 - Legendary voice and decent songs!
Beautiful gowns
A good, classic album with a few standout tracks. Chain of fools is always great and A Natural Woman was a great surprise. 3/5
Goodish
Some great songs but not sure I’ll listen to it again
Chain of fools 8.5/10 Money won’t change you 5/10 People get ready 5/10 Niki hoeky 8/10 You make me feel like a natural woman 9.5/10 Sweet sweet baby since you’ve been gone 7/10 Good to me as I am to you 7/10 Come back baby 7.5/10 Groovin’ 6/10 Ain’t no way 9/10
Fanáticos
Really enjoyed this, another great Aretha album.
As the title says it's soul - not one of my usual 'go-to' genres - but pleasant enough. Not good, not bad imho.
Solid album. Lots of hits and classics. I need to catch up so my reviews can be better.