Music Review

The Voice (1993)

Mavis Staples
Reviewed by Anderson Jones | Aug 27, 1993
EW's GRADE
A

Details Lead Performance: Mavis Staples; Genre: R&B

The world probably needs another house-music queen like it needs another hole in the ozone layer. But Staples' high-octane voice — which she works from pathos to joy — outshines minor divas like a supernova. Under Prince's guidance, funky instruments and a potent yet subtle spirituality dominate, making The Voice a definitive example of music as gospel. A

Originally posted Jul 31, 2009 Published in issue #185-186 Aug 27, 1993 Order article reprints

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