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Prisoner
Pop · 1979 · 8 tracks · 37m

Prisoner

Cher

A gritty pivot from pure disco into leather-clad pop rock. Cher's contralto cuts through thick bass lines and aggressive guitars with restless, defiant energy.

October 22, 1979 · ARC Records

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A restless and defiant energy that pushes against the polished boundaries of late-seventies pop.

Moments Worth Listening For
The aggressive guitar riff that punctures the disco beat on the title track, signaling a harder edge than her previous work.
The moment her lower register hits a gritty, resonant growl during the bridge of 'Hell on Wheels'.
The lush, dramatic orchestral swell that briefly interrupts the driving percussion in 'Shoppin'.
The stark, vulnerable vocal opening of 'Outrageous' before the bass line locks into a steady groove.
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 Prisoner sound next to the rest of Cher's catalogue?

Freedom+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into freedom than the rest of the catalogue.

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