Aretha Now

Aretha Now (1968) is a compact album that continues Aretha Franklin's late 1960s soul work with a blend of uptempo R&B, pop-leaning songs, southern soul grit, and touches of jazz and blues. Her gospel-rooted voice leads both energetic grooves and more intimate performances, supported by punchy horns, piano and organ textures and tight rhythm playing. The record highlights her expressive phrasing and interpretive range and sits within the run of Atlantic-era records that established the core of her classic sound.