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Soul Queen of New Orleans
R&B / Soul · 1978 · 8 tracks · 31m

Soul Queen of New Orleans

Irma Thomas

New Orleans soul. Intimate, unhurried, and deeply felt, these tracks capture a legendary voice in a moment of quiet, regal power.

1978 · Maison De Soul

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A dignified and warm exploration of heartbreak that feels like a steady hand on your shoulder.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks · 31m
02
Ruler of My Heart
2:35
03
Hittin’ on Nothin’
2:38
04
Hip Shakin’ Mama
3:16
05
For the Good Times
3:15
06
Don’t Blame Him
4:10
07
Friendly
2:51
08
It’s Raining
3:09
09
Wish Someone Would Care
7:06
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the piano mimics falling raindrops on the intro to It's Raining.
The seven-minute slow-burn climax of Wish Someone Would Care where the emotion stays grounded but deep.
The subtle, hip-swaying rhythm section pocket on Ruler of My Heart.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Soul Queen of New Orleans sound next to the rest of Irma Thomas's catalogue?

Rainy Day+1.0σ

Rainy Day saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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