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All I Need Is Time
R&B / Soul · 1973 · 7 tracks

All I Need Is Time

Gladys Knight & the Pips

Lush 1970s soul defined by gritty alto leads and velvet family harmonies. A landscape of orchestral arrangements and bittersweet reflections on time and transition.

1973 · Tamla Motown

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This album captures a pivotal moment of artistic maturity, sitting at the intersection of Motown's polished hit factory and the more expansive, adult-oriented soul that would define the mid-seventies. It sounds like the golden hour of a long day: warm, slightly weary, but undeniably beautiful. Gladys Knight's voice is the centerpiece, possessing a gravelly depth that suggests she has lived every word of these stories of love and endurance. The Pips provide more than just backing; their harmonies are a thick, velvet cushion that elevates the emotional stakes of every chorus.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
01
I’ll Be Here (When You Get Home)
4:07
03
Heavy Makes You Happy
3:45
04
The Only Time You Love Me Is When You’re Losing Me
2:44
06
There’s a Lesson to Be Learned
3:29
07
Oh! What a Love I Have Found
4:04
08
The Singer
3:10
09
Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Agin)
4:00
Moments Worth Listening For
The title track's slow-burning build where Gladys's voice breaks into a raspy plea against the rising strings.
The intricate vocal interplay on Heavy Makes You Happy where the Pips provide a rhythmic, percussive counterpoint.
The way the bassline anchors the lush orchestration in The Only Time You Say You Love Me, creating a grounded but airy feel.
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.

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