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Spirit In The Dark

Aretha Franklin

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Released: Aug 1970
Label: Rhino Atlantic
"Rise, Sally, rise," sings Aretha on the title track as she subverts Wilson Pickett's "Mustang Sally" double entendre. But the Queen of Soul is no uptight choir girl. On B.B. King's "The Thrill Is Gone," she cries, "Thank God almighty, I'm free at last," knowing that MLK meant something different than the end of a love affair. Dabbling in blues, gospel soul such as "Pullin'," and pop like the classic hit "Don't Play That Song," Aretha is her usual brilliant self. It's not a perfect album -- a few cuts like "One Way Ticket" aren't good enough to hold interest -- but it's a memorable one.
- Mosi Reeves
Aretha Franklin - Spirit In The Dark 2008-09-24
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    Don't Play That Song
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    4:41
    The Thrill Is Gone [From Yesterday's Kiss]
    The Thrill Is Gone [From Yesterday's Kiss]
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    3:38
    Pullin'
    Pullin'
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    3:34
    You And Me
    You And Me
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    Honest I Do
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    4:03
    Spirit In The Dark
    Spirit In The Dark
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    2:43
    When The Battle Is Over
    When The Battle Is Over
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    2:52
    One Way Ticket
    One Way Ticket
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    2:32
    Try Matty's
    Try Matty's
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    2:44
    That's All I Want From You
    That's All I Want From You
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    2:55
    Oh No Not My Baby
    Oh No Not My Baby
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    Why I Sing The Blues
    Why I Sing The Blues
℗ 1970 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company