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The Handwriting Is on the Wall
R&B / Soul · 1977 · 10 tracks · 33m

The Handwriting Is on the Wall

Ann Peebles

Sharp, resilient Memphis soul defined by tight grooves and dry production. A masterclass in emotional restraint and rhythmic precision from the Hi Records era.

1977 · Hi Records

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A resilient and gritty exploration of romantic tension and self-worth.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 33m
01
Old Man With Young Ideas
3:07
02
Bip Bam Thank You Mam
3:10
03
The Handwriting Is on the Wall
3:19
04
I Didn't Take Your Man
4:04
05
You've Got the Papers (I've Got the Man)
2:54
06
Lookin' for a Lovin'
3:00
07
You're What I Need (But More Than I Can Stand)
3:03
08
Livin' in, Lovin' Out
2:54
09
If I Can't See You
4:05
10
Let Your Love Light Shine
3:56
Moments Worth Listening For
The sharp, rhythmic interplay between the bass and the snare on the opening of Old Man With Young Ideas.
The way her voice drops to a gritty, knowing whisper during the bridge of the title track.
The sudden swell of the organ that fills the space between her vocal phrases on If I Can't See You.
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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