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Just phenomenal from start to finish
Love it!
Fun stuff
Vietnam. The Tet offensive. Race tensions. Student uprisings. Apollo 8 moon landing. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. The Civil Rights Act of 1968... it goes on and on and on... it was a LANDMARK year. And this record was part of it. This record SOUNDS like 1968. The country was in an uproar... and here we have Aretha coming in and using her soulful voice to swoon, croon and sing on one of her must-listen albums.
i mean she makes me feel like a natural woman I would say 4/5 for me, 5/5 for the world
So damn really good. The voice ofc, but the groove too. Why do I find this as the perfect powerlifting music
Anything by Aretha would instantly get a five star review. That woman is just the best!
sehr angenehme hintergrundmusik
Very soulful, easy/fun to listen to
Soulful by the bowlful.
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.
Amazing album. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. Nearly every track locks you into an infectious groove that feels impossible to sit still for. It’s a product of an era where you had to have a full band, and the concept of the "bedroom producer" simply didn’t exist. Not that the modern production style is inherently bad and old = good. It's just that it brings a tactile, human quality to every track which is often lost in the perfect, convenient, and overly-sanitized modern style. There are even moments where you can hear Aretha breathing into the mic and it makes it feel that more personal. The standout track for me is "Niki Hoeky," anchored by an incredible bassline, but across the board, the record maintains an energy that demands physical movement. Every musician involved gets their moment to shine; from the drums and bass to the guitar and horns, there is a constant stream of subtle details and flourishes that grab your attention. The ballads, however, are the weakest point for me. I understand their place in the tracklist, but they felt like a frustrating time-out from the momentum the rest of the album builds. While I’m sure they land for some listeners, they were the only moments that broke my immersion. Ultimately, this is a record that succeeds because it is what it is and can't be anything else. It's great songs performed by a fantastic singer and amazing band. 4/5.
I listened to this about 5 times in a row while walking around the busy shops, and never once felt stressed in any way. Aretha soothed my soul.
that was nice, she has a great voice and the instrumentals I kinda like.
Talk about belting it out. There was a reason she was called the queen of soul
bad bitch, queen shit, icon
Loved this!
A album without skips and I guess it’s a piece you can hear either you’re happy or you’re sad I think it would slap both ways
Chei-Chei-Chain? Didn't really resonate with me, and although it's not annoying or anything, it is a bit boring, especially near the end of the album. Chain of Fools is at least catchy, but as a whole, I'm not particularly impressed and/or fully ignorant to the artistry involved. I feel like something called "soul" should be more impactful and easy to immediately appreciated, but I wasn't moved or made particularly emotional by these tracks.
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.
I mean the album title says it all. She breathes, oozes and sweats soul, no one does it like Aretha.
She’s got a great voice and this album show cases this. Great backing and arrangements to the songs also. Love Chain of Fools
Some of the most enjoyable of white noise.
Chalk it up to me hearing this genre everyday at work as to why it doesn’t stir anything up in me other than mild workplace annoyance.
I enjoyed this one more than expected.
It’s as if i started to learn how to walk
Old.
Undeniably groovy.
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
Legendary. Any questions?
*stank face* yes. oh my god. lol great breakup album. love the horns and the groove and soul and her voice UGH incredible storyteller. emotion, feeling, wailing, slow, vibe, meaningful, smooth, exciting, invigorating, inspiring. the backing vocalists (cissy houston on ain't no way!? high notes!). people get ready. the piano ah everything, everything.
Good clean smooth fun.
Highlights: Chain of Fools, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Women. 3.8
very pretty, sweet, doesn't drag on too long, basically as good as soul can get
Some real enjoyable hooks, stories in songs
короткий альбом приятный голос, обычный соул есть хиты, но они мне не сильно запали 2.7
Essential. If “Chain of Fools” and “Natural Woman” won’t get you to four stars, what will?
Absolutely loved this! Wouldn't give many albums 5* but this is one i will - "Ain't no way" is a classic tune
Wow. I'd heard a lot off this album but never it in full. So many stunners, and even the overplayed(and personally always a bit of a miss cos gender etc) Natural Woman really brought to life by its place with the rest. Perfect.
Very nice blues album, Aretha Franklin has a wonderful voice, I just feel like I wasn't really in the best mood, having a sleepless night.
There are some truly iconic songs on hand here, and there's no question that Aretha is one of the all-time great voices. Even the songs here that are "just fine" in comparison to Chain of Fools or You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman are elevated because of her voice.
Perfection
Mucha alma,voz de otro mundo
Я про неї дивився серіал)
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!
Es una preciosidad. De lo mas bonito que he escuchado en mi vida
A solid soul album. Most of the tracks were decent to good. "Chain of Fools" was great. 3.5 stars.
Aretha Franklin isn’t a writer or a producer, but she might be the best singer of her time.
i dont think im into like these type of oldies.
I love Aretha, but I have not listened to this album entirely. From this album, I have heard "You Make Me Feel," and I think it is a BAAAANGER. I'm almost finishing the album, and I completely understand why it is a classic. Literally, NO SKIPS. My favourite discoveries were: "Good to me as I am to you" and "Chain of Fools." "good to me as I am to you" gives me New Orleans vibes or smoking a cigarette while it smokes, and you are in a deep state of self-comiseration.
Amazing album. The unsung heroes here are bass player Tommy Cogbill and drummer Roger Hawkins. Just layin down an absolute master class in groovy soul rhythm section. Erica Clapton also makes an appearance on Good to Me as I Am to You. Plus Aretha is the GOAT.
A classic. Ain’t No Way is an all time favourite.
I normally don't fuck with soul and R&B but I gave this one a fair shake and it was a banger.
Frankly, I can tell it's good, I just don't really get into it.
This album lives up to the historical hype that it is, and is timeless. Her style and conviction in singing is demands that we pay attention. and return again and again.
Great voice
you make me feel like a natural woman. best to ever do it.
Sensational
Fantastic album showcasing by Aretha Franklin is considered one of the greats
She IS the Queen of Soul.
Literally what is there to hate fr
Aretha Franklin has perhaps the sexiest voice in all of music. Now put that voice over a tight 40 of the grooviest, punchiest tracks and you get this
Aretha BURSTS onto the scene. Four flat.
Beautiful beautiful voice - the queen.
I listened. She was very talented. Especially like Chain of Fools.
amo q la escucho y suena antigua JAJAJAJ, me recuerda a algo a lo que mis abuelos bailarian jeje, also ame su voz y no lo odieee. no lo escucharia de nuevo pero si me gusto escucharlo y no senti que perdi vida lol
In doing this project I've discovered how important the first song is to an album, and with an opener like Chain of Fools I was instantly won over. Aretha's voice is at peak performance, so so strong and energized. She's doing vocal gymnastics its so crazy. I think I like the swingier songs better than the ballads. People Get Ready and Niki Hoeky were some new favorites of mine.
I'm in tears. I've had to listen to so much shit to get diamonds like this. This is the right and proper use of music. This is what music is for. I was five days old when this was released, which means we were both gestating together. This is not merely perfect - perfect means that something has no faults. This is glowing with gifts and jewels and emotions and groove and fat baggy bass and drive and meaning and urgency. It's called Lady Soul.
My first time fully experiencing the legend Aretha. Her voice is honey with a hefty dose of cinnamon. 10/10. Interestingly, this album depicts turbulence in love. This ain't lovey dovey at all.
Classic soul. Great album.
So much soul
I don't want to hear the opinions of anyone who rates this below a 3.
Chain Of Fools Niki Hoeky (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone Good to Me As I Am to You
Chain of Fools People Get Ready You Make Me Feel Groovin’ Ain’t No Way
love it even if I don't really listen to this type of music
I like this one :)
This is a fantastic album. Aretha’s voice here is absolute peak and the songs themselves hold up. Chain of Fools is a great opener. People Get Ready shows her range even more, but “Good To Me As I Am To You” is my favourite track of the album – everything about it is perfect.
Another artist I'm glad this list got me to finally give a proper listen to. Franklin has an absolutely legendary voice and I'm a real big fan of the faster tempo tracks here. A definite gem of late 60s soul music. 9/10.
9.5/10 Such a classic Soul album. There isn't a single song here that I didn't find to great. Aretha's voice is incredible as usual but the production here surprised a few times too.
It's hard to find fault with this album — the performance and recording are top-notch. Why not a 5? Well, it's not really my genre
Not her best album and there are better versions of the covers she does but it's the first lady of soul.
Talk about nostalgia. My mother raised me on soul so many of these songs take me back to listening when I was just a wee lad. Aretha is the queen and this record only further solidifies that title. She has such a powerful and beautiful voice, all while being backed by musicians that know exactly how to complement her. This is one of those records that always puts me in good, hopeful spirits. RIP Queen!
The goat.
Женщина круто поет, время 11.33, альбом прослушан уже 2 раза
This album came up in rotation on a Monday morning. For me, Monday mornings are the worst. Back to work, all the problems that occurred over the weekend are waiting for me, and I probably didn't sleep well. But let me just say that starting your day with this album can make even the worst days better. I'd give this six stars if I could. There's a reason they call her the Queen of Soul. Amazing.
really torn between 4 and 5 stars. this is a beautiful soul album and aretha has such a well-controlled and powerful voice. really isn't anyone like her. also this album starts and finishes on such a high note, it's extremely well rounded.
Perfect arrangements and performances all around .
Daaaaaaaamn she the queen for real
Good easy listening. Wouldn’t mind a record of it, but the lyrics are very old fashioned. That’s expected because of the age.
This is why i listen to these albums. Discovered an absolute gem of an album.
Man this record made me miss this wonderful woman. She had an amazing voice and this enthusiasm that just oozes out of your speakers. The backing vocals and instrumentals are also just stellar, making this a worthy addition to the 1001. A joy to listen to. 9/10
It's nice
i enjoyed it. i like the Motown diva singers like her an Etta James. i would definitely listen to this again.
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.
The Queen of Soul. Throughly enjoyed alblum. When i think of Arthea Franklin i think of "Think". If this was on the alblum it might have been a 5.
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?
Blues and slow ballad album - blues is probably my least favourite music genre. Pros - Great singer, live instrument recording, good piano licks, some good backing harmonies. Cons - Harmonically and rhythmically simple and predictable, melody moves very similarly in each song, some poor mixing. Only songs I somewhat enjoyed were: You make me feel like a natural woman (nice melody) Good to me as I am to you (some interesting harmony) Groovin' (great drum beat) Ain't no way (some nice chord movements) 2/10 - Probably won't be many albums I enjoy this little
While I was never the biggest Aretha fan this album is phenomenal. She is a classic voice and this collection of songs is just one after another of bangers.
SOUL
Piece of art
A number of smash hits on this record, all of which are enjoyable. Aretha Franklin is an unquestionable queen in music. Enjoyable but not quite on repeat.
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
Good
She got pipes
From Respect, The Life of Aretha Frankling by David Ritz: “I don’t care what they say about Aretha,” said Billy Preston. “She can be hiding out in her house in Detroit for years. She can go decades without taking a plane or flying off to Europe. She can cancel half her gigs and infuriate every producer and promoter in the country. She can sing all kinds of jive-ass songs that are beneath her. She can go into her diva act and turn off the world. But on any given night, when that lady sits down at the piano and gets her body and soul all over some righteous song, she’ll scare the shit out of you. And you’ll know—you’ll swear—that she’s still the best fuckin’ singer this fucked-up country has ever produced.”
Yet another incredible record from the Queen of Soul. This one is on the shorter side but remains a beautiful listen. 9/10 [KEEP]
Solid album, classic tunes. great vocals, groovy backing, easy to listen to
what a sexy lady
This was really great. Clearly she is the queen. Great arrangements, great recording incredible voice. 5/8/26
The Queen.
Obviously
It'd be criminal to rate this any lower. Aretha's voice is just godly, the instrumentals hit so hard every time, and there's not a single bad track. She was indeed the First Lady of Soul. Favourite track: Ain't No Way Least favourite track: People Get Ready
One of the queens of soul music! Amazing album!
Great album
Stunning album from a master. Aretha comes into her own after more than ten albums with this entree into Atlantic Records. She's got a sterling backup with the white boys from the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (who pissed her husband off royally). Chain of Fools cements her status as Rocknroll Royalty, but (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Carole King and Gerry Goffin also soars. The entire album simply lifts one to the heavens. A voice cuts from angels' wings!
This album definitely has a lot of soul eh? Waka waka!
Ever since I got this in a CD two pack back in high school (with I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You), this was my Aretha Franklin album of choice. This is such a solid selection of songs with so much grit and funk, alongside the handful of ballads. It perfectly encapsulates the range and power of Aretha as a performer.
Classic soul music, a classic
Very cool! She has a great voice. I like how prominent the base is in a lot of these songs. I can see myself revisiting in the future for sure
Está bien
Really great. Loved the performances, loved the energy. Aretha's voice and charisma are top-tier.
Amazing voice, nice bass lines. Good for night trips or walking. Top Songs: Chain of Fools, People Get Ready, Ain't no Way
ну круто, но я все не смогла послушать
Wow. Absolut wundervoll. Nicht die Genre Richtung in der ich normalerweise höre, aber als Soul Album ist es wirklich perfekt. Banger nach Banger, ist jede Minute wert.
Was a little boring. Maybe if I was cleaning or running errands. Nothing really stood out.
Incredible vocal performance. Live production top notch as well. Gonna come back to this one for sure.
an absolute corker - great selection of originals and covers, fantastic lead and backup vocal work, and tight performances by the band.
Lady Soul es una experiencia de escucha muy agradable que transmite una profunda sensación de paz y fluidez. Estamos ante una genialidad donde la autoridad superior de Aretha Franklin se impone desde la primera nota; su voz posee una fuerza y calidez que eleva el soul a un nivel espiritual. Descubrir que ella misma ejecuta el piano en el álbum revela una todavía mayor maestría, logrando una mezcla maestra donde la instrumentación y la voz parecen ser un solo elemento. Este disco es artesanal y humano, ideal para una reflexión solitaria al final del día. Las canciones presentan una riqueza sonora que ha envejecido bien, por su claridad y honestidad. Es un álbum conmovedor, crudo y real que captura la esencia de una artista en la cima de su poder, dictando cátedra sobre lo que significa tener "alma".
It’s Aretha Franklin. She’s incredible.
Simply amazing voice range and everything
Similar to my last Aretha experience. Great songs beautifully sung and Natural Woman is a classic but I wouldn’t choose to listen again.
The album was very up beat, A natural women was my favorite.
Some singers have versatility because they adapt. Aretha has versatility because everything becomes Aretha. Ballads, grooves, pain, pride, heartbreak, release — it all comes through the same central quality: total conviction.
A classic
Sigh. Sure. Fine. Whatever.
The best to ever do it. Aretha's vocals caused me to transcend to another plane. I am completely moved. I want to live inside this album. I felt it with every inch of my soul. Which makes sense, seeing as Aretha is lady soul.
Good listen
Had been on the list for a while, didn’t disappoint
Every song is so familiar this was an unusual album to play. Hadn’t realised just how into the mainstream she got, and for good reasons - a soul icon
Never had an album been so aptly named for an artist, Lady Soul. Aretha Franklin is amazing, powerful and moving and this album is worth the first 30 minutes, and every subsequent repeat listen. Put it on and let it move you, inside and out.
Amazing.
One of the best.
Great album, awesome singing and some classics!
The best singer America has ever produced.
Not my thing.
Chain of Fools (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone Ain't No Way
Hit after hit and truly the best voice
nice
good vocals, really good instrumentals. rerminds me of blues, love it reminds me of hugh lauries albums.
La mejor en lo suyo! Un placer redescubrir un muy buen disco. Un género atemporal y una cantante brillante hacen una combinación perfecta. Muy, muy bueno!
One of the greatest voices ever. She could sing anything and I would enjoy it. As for the songs on this album some are great and others more bland and doesn't stick out as much. None are bad though. The only thing I would have loved is a remaster that gets rid of some of the peaking on the instruments from this old recording. Some of the dissonance it creates takes away from my enjoyment of the music itself.
she the queen for a reason
Бодро, драйвово и душевно в то же время
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.
Icon
Don’t know how to rate these older albums because they didn’t write any of the songs, but her voice is really good. Familiar with the hits, of course, but I’d never heard an album of hers. This was a good experience
‘Good to Me as I Am to You’ is god damn gold. It’s like someone is crying into your ears. And those blues just keep on coming….
I mean damn.
Stunning and a perfect 5 stars automatically. Aretha puts herself in her music, and it's immediately better for it
29 minutes of superlative soul (the CD's added tracks don't really add much).
I've been trapped in a hospital for the past week. I'm walking around, getting some movement in, as it relieves the pain in my side. I have my headphones in, as “Lady Soul” soundtracks the fluorescent lighting of the infinitely identical hallways. As I shuffle past wards, alien-looking medical equipment and hand-sanitising station after hand-sanitising station, I realise something. I'm listening to Aretha Franklin in slippers. What an album “Lady Soul” is. A jagged blues guitar signals in the opening track, “Chain of Fools”, an absolute classic. The way that Aretha bends those notes on the word “chain” is phenomenal. The ache and emotional pull of those bluesy minor third notes that she hits. Her voice lingers as it slides between the notes, which really adds to it feeling so emotionally powerful. It's a monster of a song. The album is packed full of up-tempo songs that blend the blues and soul masterfully. “Money Won't Change You” and “Niki Hoeky” are the best examples of that. But of course it's Aretha's voice that's the biggest star here, and it really shines on the slower songs. “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” is a weird one, because even though it's so ridiculously well-known, every time I listen to it, it feels fresh, like I haven't been listening to it properly all these years. The way Aretha can change her voice from quiet and soft, to ferocious and full in a single line is amazing. There's a reason she's one of the greats. So I turn the corner, under the green glow of emergency exit signs, passing the beeping nurse pagers that have been keeping me awake every night, and shuffle back to my ward. I wince with slight pain as I ease myself down into the worn-out chair beside my hospital bed as “Ain't No Way” finishes the album. And I look down and give a slight nod of respect to my slippers. I think I've been stuck in here too long.
Couple of bangers! Groovy and a great listen.
It was amazing!
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.
Chain of Fools - 4.5/5 Money Won't Change You - 4/5 People Get Ready - 4/5 Niki Hoeky - 4/5 (You Make Me Fee Like) A Natural Woman - 4.5/5 Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) - 4.5/5 Good to Me as I Am to You - 4/5 Come Back Baby - 4/5 Groovin' - 4/5 Ain't No Way - 4/5 No wonder they call her the queen of soul. Good quality music but nothing really standing out from the mix to elevate it to a 5. Overall: 4/5 Favorites: Chain of Fools, (You Make Me Fee Like) A Natural Woman, Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)
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Good but not my thing
Finally an album I can really listen to. Solid Gold
a classic. a vibe. girl vibe
Pas mal du tout
Great album with all time classics. One of the best to ever do it. Don’t know what more you can ask for.
Another excellent album from the queen of soul - 1968 - Wow - what a voice
Amazing voice, great backing singers, superb songs. I'm talking my way into a 5 star I think.
Prob 4.4ish, only because a few of them were a bit slow. Overall good stuff
Initially I thought I’d like it more. She obviously has a great voice, and the songs were good, but I didn’t super love any of them, even the songs I knew, it turned out I only knew like one line from it. But after a couple of listens it really grew on me, especially listening to the lyrics closer
So effortlessly good, such a natural blend of styles and skills, you can easily take it for granted. I’m tempted to rate this lower as a result, but I cant bring myself to
Hard to know what to say! As a whole it was great with some songs that are all time. As a whole album not necessarily stopping me in my tracks but when it goes it really goes.
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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
I don’t know how anyone can hear this woman sing ‘Natural Woman’ and not immediately go ‘yeah that’s what singing is’
Strong 4!
This perfectly accompanied me on my walk to work on a fresh spring morning. There is no faulting the quality of the vocals snd the music is very enjoyable, however it lacks the sustained punch to push it into being a classic.
What’s not to love? It’s sharp, it’s tight, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. There are moments where it slows down, losing its zing for me, but you can’t really go too far wrong with some Aretha.
It turns out that Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin is a great album to listen to while walking to work in the sun. I felt a bit like I was strutting rather than plodding like normal. She obviously had an astonishing voice, but for the most part I also really enjoyed the songs themselves. The musicians are also great. I have always loved Chain Of Fools so it was an excellent start for me, though I don't think this album quite kept up the same level throughout. It was so so close to being a 5 star album for me though. 4/5
Its fantastic
Solid
All time grea
Aretha Franklin. Could click 5 in my sleep for this.
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
super powerful, amazing backup vocals, great reverbs
Piel de gallina Soy agnóstica pero 100% creyente de larga vida a la música gospel
Cool
This album is scientifically perfect. All pieces are in the right place. Aretha’s voice comes from another place, deep within everyone’s soul. So deep, most don’t know it’s there, but Aretha does.
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)
I literally cannot give Aretha Franklin anything other than a 5. How the fuck does she sing like that? How? What a freaking superstar. I feel like maybe I like this a little less than the other on this list, but it does not matter. Fucking Queen.
Amazing vocals, though this isn't something I'd revisit.
What a fantastic voice
Pretty difficult to argue against this being a great album
Never heard this before. Instantly see why it’s a classic.
like shes a star. theres no comparison to the goat
Top quality soul. Really enjoyed this, filled with classics. Definitely an all timer!
Banging
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
Wat een prachtige plaat, zeg! A Natural Woman is een hoogtepunt. Een dijk van een nummer dat live door een vrouw als Aretha Franklin heel indrukwekkend moet zijn (ken je die live versie in het Kennedy Center?). Het album is verder echt pure soul. Echt heerlijk. Ik ga er verder niet te veel woorden aan vuil maken. Gewoon goed. 8/10 Highlights A Natural Woman Since You've Been Gone
Buen disco, me hizo conocer un estilo de música que no tenía en mente y sobre todo, con una tremenda voz y artista. 5/5
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
Nice. Need to give it another listen as I wasn’t focussing but sounds good
Legend. 5/5
Soul classics
hmm
classical banger. Every track is great
A fine album, but it did not really stick with me.
Some classics and what a voice.
Alright but pretty boring
Easy 5
It's Aretha there is only one viable score
best of the best albums 10/10
Not my favorite album of hers (that would be “I Never Loved a Man (the Way I Love You)”, but a classic collection of great songs performed well.
Good
I really like it osea esta Aretha tiene una voz muy potente
Get it, Aretha.
one of those albums that you're "supposed to like" and is actually good.
Flawless
A great singer belting out some top notch pop music. What’s not to like?
Was good.
Extraordinary. The great.
je suis pas soul mais c'est tuff quand même
Oh my, this woman is so awesome
3/5
Outstanding album - the album tracks as well as the big hits are great songs, beautiful arrangements and obviously those vocals are incredible. 5 stars
👍👍👍
Amazing, the vocals of this woman, my god.
Aretha is one of the best, and this is one of her best albums, the beginning of an incredible run. It's an easy five-star review for me.
I don't usually listen to much gospel but this is really great, Aretha has an amazing voice and she uses it really well 88/100 1. Chain of Fools - 89/100 2. Money Won't Change You - 87/100 3. People Get Ready - 88/100 4. Nike Hoeky - 90/100 5. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - 88/100 6. Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) - 92/100 7. Good to Me as I Am to You - 85/100 8. Come Back Baby - 90/100 9. Groovin' - 88/100 10. Ain't No Way - 90/100
very (lady) soulful
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.
her voice is soo good. it just makes the whole album
Oh man this is a slam dunk 5. Iconic voice, classic soul arrangements in the Stax sound, a few timeless tracks, just stunning across the board. Looking up the credits on this one and some legendary players show up (including Clapton on Good to Me as I Am to You). Sweet Sweet Baby is one I didn't know as well but has just a great groove. This is awesome from front to back.
I don't know how she does it but Aretha manages to hit every note with such clarity and power that even if this isn't the kind of music I would usually listen to it's still so fun to do so. Also the groove is grooving with this one. I didn't dislike any song. - 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔: cool opening song, really gets you in the mood to dance and forget about the depressing lyrics, which may have been the point. - 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖: so true queen, say it. Had a bit of an abrupt end though. - 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚: see this is what I mean with variety. It could even be called relaxing if it wasn't constantly making you say "wow" at those high notes. - 𝑵𝒊𝒌i 𝑯𝒐𝒆𝒌𝒚: I'm still trying to make sense of what a boolawee is and then she hits me with the fact that Niki's father is in jail ok ok. -(𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆) 𝑨 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏: The orchestra??? Those violins sound great. -(𝑺𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚) 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒆: I love the piano solo in this one. -𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝑰 𝑨𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖: like a jazz-soul mix, and the last part of the song is full of emotions. - 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑩𝒂𝒃𝒚: reminds me a lot of Twist and Shout cause of the call and response ending in baby. - 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏': yeah that sounds about right - 𝑨𝒊𝒏'𝒕 𝒏𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒚: is that a theremin? If it is it sounds so goofy in contrast with the vocals but it does make it more interesting, like a ghost is joining the ensemble.
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.
Yes, yes, yes, a strong voice. But too much intensity for me and the texts just don't speak to my... soul.
Respect!
Nice funky album.
This album had more rock undertones than I thought it would, no can really sing like her
Clásico. Muy buenas canciones pero en realidad no es un album. Aretha perfecta.
El álbum es muy bueno, muy movido, me gustaron mucho las canciones chain of folks y money won’t change you
She’s got an amazing voice and the composition is great, not sure what it’s missing for a 5 but still very good
Increíble como siempre, saque canciones demasiado cool que me hicieron sentir cosas.
Clásico
She's the queen of Soul for a reason, not her absolute best work, but still really really excellent. Smooth listening, obviously best vocals for soul of all time, and still really good backing tracks.
Simply gorgeous!
Aretha mi fai venire la lacrimuccia a pensare alle case a 150$. Mi fai sentire spensierato aretha. Che cosa ha preparato di buono signorina Franklin? Signorina Franklin lo devo ammettere, questo album è squisito !
Una grande scoperta per me!
A stone cold undeniable classic album with perhaps the most beautiful song ever written on it?
Absolutely classic. The opening notes of "Chain of Fools" set the stage for a great album. I didn't know it before, but "Ain't No Way" wails in a good way.
Wow. Chain of Fools and You Make Me Feel on one album jfc (I still sometimes feel like I’m being yelled at but in a good way usually 😂)
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 great album but perhaps not her best. Maybe a lack of variety but made up for by that incredible voice and wonderful Motown sound. 4/5
body&soul: healed soul: singing it doesn‘t get better than this /
wow
What a great voice.
Obviously this is pretty flawless
I love the way Aretha just sings the shit out of any song put in front of her. Yet it never feels overblown like Mariah Carey or some crap like that. Truly she was the Queen of Soul. Not really a bad track on here. The last couple veer towards softer, ballady style, which I didn't love, but the rest is so damn good this can only get 5 stars.
This album is perfect for when you feel like being yelled at for 44 minutes. I find Aretha’s voice to have all the charm of a stranger’s dead eyed stare in the mall, and frankly after I experience it I feel aggressed. The only reprieve is the well known Natural Woman where her performance is tamped down into a bearable range and pulls off something akin to sexiness. Otherwise it’s a blast of southern soul that I could have done without. And what the fuck is “Groovin’” doing on this album?! Shouldn’t that be stinking up some one else’s beach rock album?
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.
She's a vocal tour de force and her performance here is legendary as usual. Backed by capable studio session artists like Bobbie Womack, Joe South, Clapton, Tommy Cogbill and Spooner Oldham, she confidently belts out fantastic funk, soul, and gospel insta-classics. Its only downfall is that it goes by much too fast at a very short runtime of just 29 minutes. Her version of A Natural Woman here is about as close to a perfect song as it gets - a great arrangement with great strings, horns, and backing vocals, that highlight and bolster Franklin's already amazing voice. I don't think enough can be said about her voice - it always sounds naturally and almost effortlessly soulful, automatically elevating any song to sublime.
amazing voice. It has a lot of songs that would be great for a roadtrip. I can imagine screaming the songs, and it makes you want to dance. The previous album that I listened to was Tapestry by Carole King, so I liked that I got to hear "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman" back to back. full-circle moment. My favorite song of the album is "Groovin'," the perfect Sunday morning song. I just think that this music is not really my scene. It is something that I'm not going to get back to often.
Rating: 4.8/5 Short Review: Aretha doesn’t sing, she declares. Every track feels like it already knows it’s timeless. Warm, effortless, and somehow heavier than half the “deep” albums you listen to. Favorite Track: “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” It’s basically emotional gravity. The kind of song that makes you pause mid-run and reconsider your entire existence for a second.
9/10 Pinnacle
I didn’t totally mesh with this album, but it’s definitely good. Her voice is crazy impressive.
Great album
Let's face facts. Aretha Franklin does NOT have one of the great female soul voices. She does NOT have one of the great female voices in 20th Century popular music. She has one of the greatest female voices of the 20th Century in any genre. She sells even slight material like Niki Hoeky so you think it's a great song and then, when working with a really great song like (You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman it's transcendent. And the way she takes People Get Ready to church is amazing. Immediate 5 stars. And worth more if it was possible.
Some absolutely classic songs song by a master of her craft- this was great to listen to and had me dancing around my kitchen! If I have one criticism, it’s that this didn’t feel as much like a cohesive album to me- more just a collection of songs (if that makes any sense?)
How can this not be 5 stars. So many absolute classics and an all time great voice. Then I listened it to again, and while great kinda felt not quite 5 star worthy so bumping down to 4. Hits are great, just didn’t hold together as much on another listen.
just listen to Aretha and melt...omg
This album is perfect.
Enjoyed this a lot more the second go-around, every song on here feels like a hit.
Drawn in by her voice
Love it. Own it.
Awesome set of beautiful soul songs. Love Aretha's voice and delivery. The arrangements and production are something really special too. I grew up listening to a couple of greatest hits Aretha records and I guess that's why I don't routinely listen now - I was missing a traditional album. This one does feel a little bit like a greatest hits. There is no strong production identity that makes it feel all like one thing. Hope there's another Aretha here.
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
fantastic album, love aretha franklin, her voice is so captivating 4.1 !
One of the best vocal albums of all time.
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.
What a joyful, groovy & soulful album this is. From the first track to the very end it is an absolutely superb listen, packed with well written & brilliantly performed tracks. Franklin’s voice is unsurprisingly amazing, and the tight instrumental grooves give it the perfect platform to absolutely shine. There’s not a single moment I didn’t enjoy on this record, and I can absolutely see why it’s a classic of it’s time.
Non stop class
Classy lady
Pure class
Wraps its arms around you and gives you a massive cuddle. Don't want to be anywhere else when this is playing. 5* all the way. And then some.
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.
Cet album est vraiment chouette :) J'ai découvert certains titres avec plaisir
Love it!
The funkiest songs the Diva of Soul ever sang together. A couple of filler songs, but the best album Aretha ever recorded IMO.
a perfect album
OUTRA MULHER!!!!! FAVS (top 3): chain of fools, niki hoeky, come back baby mençoes honrosas: (you make me feel like) a natural woman, (sweet sweet baby) since youve been gone, aint no way, chain of fools UM OTIMO ALBUM do inicio ao fim muito lindo serio mt bom nota final: 4.5/5
A classic with amazing energy!