A masterpiece of soul music. Recommended albums you should listen to at least once.
Soul music is a sound that delivers human emotions—joy and sorrow, love and anger—directly to the heart.
This genre, which blossomed from the 1960s to the 1970s, boasts countless timeless masterpieces that continue to move listeners across generations.
Once you hear it, many of you will find yourselves captured by its intensity and delicacy.
In this article, we’ve gathered must-hear, gem-like classics born during soul’s golden age.
Whether you want to experience profound emotion through music or you’re new to soul and searching for a new favorite, we hope you’ll discover a record to cherish!
Playlist
| A masterpiece of soul music. Recommended albums you should listen to at least once. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | At LastEtta James | play_arrow | Etta James’s debut album. A classic. |
| 2 | Jealous GuyDonny Hathaway | play_arrow | Recommend Donny Hathaway’s masterpiece live album |
| 3 | Sir DukeStevie Wonder | play_arrow | Introduction to Stevie Wonder's Greatest Masterpiece Album |
| 4 | Hard TimesBaby Huey | play_arrow | Baby Huey's only album |
| 5 | Feeling GoodNina Simone | play_arrow | The greatest artist America lost |
| 6 | Lean on MeBill Withers | play_arrow | Bill Withers' greatest masterpiece album |
| 7 | My GirlOtis Redding | play_arrow | Otis Redding's greatest masterpiece album |
| 8 | Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve SeenSam Cooke | play_arrow | Sam Cooke's masterpiece soul album |
| 9 | RespectAretha Franklin | play_arrow | A historic masterpiece from Aretha Franklin’s golden era |
| 10 | Love and HappinessAl Green | play_arrow | Al Green’s signature soul album |
| 11 | What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye | play_arrow | Marvin Gaye’s socially conscious masterpiece |
| 12 | Move On UpCurtis Mayfield | play_arrow | The allure of Mayfield, master of the soul world |
| 13 | Rock With YouMichael Jackson | play_arrow | Michael Jackson's masterpiece album |
| 14 | Inside My LoveMinnie Riperton | play_arrow | Introduction to Minnie Riperton's masterpiece album |
| 15 | A Song For YouDonny Hathaway | play_arrow | Donny Hathaway, his unique musicality |
| 16 | The PaybackJames Brown | play_arrow | James Brown’s funk masterpiece “The Payback” |
| 17 | Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green | play_arrow | Al Green's influence on neo-soul |
| 18 | Walk On ByIsaac Hayes | play_arrow | Introducing Isaac Hayes's historic masterpiece album |
| 19 | The Revolution Will Not Be TelevisedGil Scott-Heron | play_arrow | Gil Scott-Heron’s classic album |
| 20 | Please Forgive My HeartBobby Womack | play_arrow | Bobby Womack’s soulful classic |
| 21 | KILLING ME SOFTLYRoberta Flack | play_arrow | The classic by Roberta Flack, the queen of R&B |
| 22 | Ribbon In The SkyStevie Wonder | play_arrow | Introducing Stevie Wonder’s classic songs |
| 23 | Mercy Mercy meMarvin Gaye | play_arrow | The gay anthem “Mercy Mercy Me” has had a major impact. |
| 24 | Georgia On My MindRay Charles | play_arrow | Ray Charles’s classic song “Georgia,” a moving masterpiece |
| 25 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire | play_arrow | The classic song “September,” known for its pleasant groove |
| 26 | Sittin’ On The Dock Of The BayOtis Redding | play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece that transcends race, Redding at his finest. |
| 27 | Sex MachineJames Brown | play_arrow | James Brown's music is captivating. |
| 28 | I’m Every WomanChaka Khan | play_arrow | Chaka Khan’s classic song “I’m Every Woman” |
| 29 | If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys | play_arrow | Alicia Keys’ soulful classic |
| 30 | You’re the First, the Last, My EverythingBarry White | play_arrow | Barry White's classic, Love and Hope |
| 31 | I say a little prayerAretha Franklin | play_arrow | Aretha's soul song, a captivating singing voice |
| 32 | Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughDiana Ross | play_arrow | A pop cover version of a classic song about love |
| 33 | HumanRag’n’Bone Man | play_arrow | A classic that sings of humanity: the allure of rappers |
| 34 | Love is a TempleMario Biondi | play_arrow | Mario Biondi's deep bass vocals |
| 35 | Good EnoughBobby Brown | play_arrow | Bobby Brown's soulful singing voice |


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