(November 2020) Episode 300 is ARETHA FRANKLIN. If there were a Mount Rushmore of American Voices, the Queen of Soul would surely be on it. And yet, at risk of sacrilege, I find her voice to be too overpowering at times, dominating songs and even entire albums that would benefit from a little modulation. Her 60s classics are essential (also providing a soundtrack to the civil rights era) and her talents defined soul through the 70s, but avoid anything from the late 70s and 80s.
Favorite album: Lady Soul
Favorite song: (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Favorite song written by Aretha: Think
Worst album: La Diva
Compared to expectations: ↓
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