Polyphonic Press: Classic Album Reviews
Polyphonic Press is the show for music fans. Anywhere from the casual listener to the nerdiest of audiophiles. Each week, we review a classic album from a curated list of over one thousand releases, spanning multiples genres. At the top of each show, we have no idea what album we’re going to listen to. So we fire up the Random Album Generator and it gives the album of the week. Join us every Tuesday morning for a new classic album to discover!
Polyphonic Press: Classic Album Reviews
Whitney Houston by Whitney Houston - Ep. 86
Whitney Houston’s self-titled debut album, released on February 14, 1985, introduced the world to one of the most powerful and iconic voices in music history. Blending pop, R&B, and soul, the album showcased Houston’s extraordinary vocal talent and set the stage for her legendary career.
Featuring timeless hits like "How Will I Know," "Saving All My Love for You," and "Greatest Love of All," the album was both a critical and commercial success, spending 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and eventually selling over 22 million copies worldwide. The record's lush production, courtesy of Clive Davis and a team of top-tier producers, perfectly complemented Houston’s emotive and technically flawless voice.
With this album, Whitney Houston not only redefined pop and R&B but also broke barriers, becoming the first debut album by a female artist to produce three No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. It remains a landmark release, symbolizing the arrival of a once-in-a-generation talent and setting a new standard for vocal excellence in popular music.
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