Dark Lady

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Based on 167 ratings
1974 Ratings: #174
May 1974 / Release Date
LP / Format
MCA / Label
Snuff GarrettProducer
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pedrosabe16
85

On the height of her popularity, Cher released an oddly striking album. Her operatic vocals go well with the dramatic nature of these songs and the album is made that much interesting because of her glamour and star power. Essential Cher.

vivi
91

Eleven albums in has never sounded this fresh.

A more baroque album than her previous works from the 60's and earliest points of the 70's, 'Dark Lady' is a much more fleshed out and gorgeous project that shows much more depth than some of her other works. Cher's vocals are incredible here, and the production is deeply captivating and highly lush.

This album is highly consistent and keeps a steady pace, with the songs all sharing a high sense of quality and style ... read more

stilljullite
85

Unpopular opinion: 99,8% dos materiais artísticos envolvendo o tema traição são incrivelmente bons, as melhores obras da indústria.

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saulkc
70

This album is a good one-time listen but not one I'm yearning to revisit. The lyrics are really descriptive and the imagery is very strong, especially on Dark Lady. Unfortunately, this is mostly wasted on repetitive stories about girls in small towns trying to attract men in different scenarios. Definitely a unique and memorable record and an intriguing entry in Cher's catalogue, but not her best work.

FAVORITE: Dark Lady
MUST-LISTENS: Train of Thought
BOPS: I Saw a Man and He Danced ... read more

62

Favorites: I Saw a Man and He Danced With His Wife, Dark Lady

fish_finger
91

a very happy birthday to the iconic cher! this album is just really amazing 70’s pop, and her vocals on this are just incredible and suit the theatrics so well! a lovely little album! Dark Lady is an absolutely brilliant song, i can never get enough of it!
top tracks:
Dark Lady, Train of Thought

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