What You See Is What You Sweat

by Aretha Franklin

What You See Is What You Sweat cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 10 August 1991
  • Label: Arista
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 44:29
  • Community rating: 2.33/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The 'Queen of Soul' attempts to heavily modernize her sound by embracing the contemporary rhythmic trends of new jack swing and glossy R&B. Despite 'What You See Is What You Sweat' featuring an impressive roster of producers and a prominent duet with Michael McDonald, the album struggled critically to balance her legendary voice against the era's synthetic production.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Everyday People (3:50)
  2. Ever Changing Times (feat. Michael McDonald) (4:55)
  3. What You See Is What You Sweat (4:24)
  4. Mary Goes Round (3:06)
  5. I Dreamed A Dream (From "Les Mis'erables") (4:18)
  6. Someone Else's Eyes (4:57)
  7. Doctor's Orders (with Luther Vandross) (4:35)
  8. You Can't Take Me For Granted (5:12)
  9. What Did You Give (5:01)
  10. Everyday People - Remix (4:07)

Credits

  • Michael McDonald - featuring
  • Aretha Franklin - Primary Artist, Written-By
  • Derrick Culler - Co-producer, Written-By
  • Gene Lennon - Co-producer, Written-By
  • Joshua Thompson - Co-producer, Written-By
  • David Conley - Producer, Written-By
  • David Townsend - Producer
  • Michel Legrand - Producer, Arranged By, Conductor

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